Security - February 2018
Wisconsin hospital boosting security after infants' injuries found
State agency investigating nurse after several babies were injured while in the hospital's neo-natal intensive care unit
2/26/2018
Florida hospital says it's prepared for mass shooting
The healthcare facility uses lessons learned from tragedies and incorporates them in its plans.
2/23/2018
Tougher penalties sought for patients who assault Hawaii healthcare workers
There were 1,075 assaults against healthcare workers in Hawaii hospitals, nursing homes and patients’ homes in 2017
2/23/2018
Report finds healthcare lagging in cybersecurity protocols
The healthcare industry is one of the lowest performing industries in terms of endpoint security
2/22/2018
Fake paramedic found wandering the halls of Royal Adelaide hospital
Incident represents a major security breach for the newly opened Australian hospital
2/20/2018
Report surveys Texas hospitals on Harvey-related issues
Texas Hospital Association analyzes Texas hospitals' disaster response before, during, and after Hurricane Harvey and difficulties they faced, notably in security
2/16/2018
Report examines Texas hospitals' hurricane response
The Texas Hospital Association released a special report on the disaster response
2/15/2018
Resident's death at Wisconsin memory care facility raises security questions
Patient froze to death in December after wandering outside the facility
2/14/2018
N.H. healthcare facility boosts security after shooting
The improvements include five additional full-time security positions and bulletproof vests for security officers
2/8/2018
W.V. healthcare facility providing own security personnel
A staff of 28 security officers is replacing contract service providers
2/5/2018
Nurses union lauds violence reduction plan
Nova Scotia Nurses Union is happy with the progress being made toward reducing violence against healthcare workers
2/2/2018
Former hospital guard charged in patient’s death doesn't see wrongdoing
Prosecutors say guards used excessive force to restrain patient ultimately causing a fatal neck injury
2/2/2018
Shooting at St. Louis hospital spurs debate on armed security guards
A patient wielding knives at Barnes-Jewish Hospital was shot to death
2/1/2018
