Security - January 2019
Nurse stabbed on job pushing for hospital safety changes
Massachusetts lawmakers failed to pass legislation in Wilson's name following her attack
1/29/2019
Top security concerns of assisted care facilities
IAHSS issued new guidance for handling violence
1/25/2019
Jamaica official unhappy with healthcare facility security after baby snatchings
Nearly $800 million has been spent by the regional health authorities in the last year on hospital security
1/22/2019
Michigan hospital testing metal detectors
The metal detectors are being tested in the main lobby, but were previously used in the emergency department
1/21/2019
'Scary' Muslim family barred from seeing baby in hospital
Family went to Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Va., last month to visit a newborn baby girl
1/18/2019
Tips for healthcare facility managers to stay in compliance with NFPA
A majority of the updates are related to inspections, paperwork regulations and training
1/17/2019
Police investigating after vegetative patient gives birth
Arizona's Department of Economic Security is also conducting health and safety checks at the facility
1/15/2019
Phoenix care facility boosts security after vegetative patient gives birth
The enhanced security includes increased monitoring of patient care areas
1/11/2019
Illinois hospitals facing requirements to reduce violence against nurses
Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, healthcare providers in Illinois must implement specific violence-prevention policies
1/10/2019
Hospitals in Australia to give staff body armor
The Australian Health Department has purchased 250 custom body armor vests
1/7/2019
Man dies after jumping from Chicago hospital window
Mercy Hospital patient broke the window before jumping
1/7/2019
Hospitals are improving security after shooting at N.Y. facility
An August shooting at Westchester Medical Center killed two
1/4/2019
