Security - May 2019
Escalating workplace violence hits hospitals hard
Many healthcare facilities are increasing security measures to deal with the issue
5/30/2019
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Report: Healthcare devices are becoming more vulnerable to cyberattack
Forty percent of the devices medical professional are using are IoT devices
5/30/2019
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Hospital cybersecurity lagging due to talent gap
Half of organizations lack the security talent needed to remain secure
5/29/2019
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Enhancing operational efficiency, staff satisfaction and patient care with false alarm reduction
A healthcare facility's mission is easily deterred when safety and security systems aren’t performing at an efficient rate, specifically with alarm systems
5/28/2019
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Security hired for Manitoba healthcare facilities after city bills for police time
Province announces two guards will be on staff at all times
5/24/2019
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DC VA patient escaped psychiatric unit, charged with assault
The U.S. House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation
5/22/2019
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S.C. ER evacuated after man tears sprinkler head from ceiling
The patient also allegedly assaulted a hospital security member who tried to restrain him
5/21/2019
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Security cameras in nursing homes present ethical dilemmas
Some say the safety precautions may do more harm than good
5/16/2019
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Logansport Memorial Hospital working to avoid another cyber security breach
The only damage done was spamming emails to other employees
5/15/2019
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Incorporating duress signaling into a facility’s security plan
Hospitals need an easy and fast way for a staff member to send out a distress signal from any spot inside a facility or even in the parking lot
5/13/2019
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Nurses at S.C. hospital feared for their safety even before shooting
Hospital leaders are pledging safety improvements
5/8/2019
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Baton Rouge nurse's death prompts demands for workplace safety
Advocates said the death indicates a persistent threat of workplace violence to medical workers
5/6/2019
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VA doesn’t plan to increase security after suicides
It's a balance between providing a safe and accessible environment
5/3/2019
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