Security - March 2020
Biometrics, smartphones poised to replace key cards
Key cards can be expensive and technologically obsolete
3/27/2020
Protecting healthcare workers with location technology
Badges can be a life-saving tool for employees under duress
3/26/2020
Healthcare security: Why developing a drone use policy is essential
A policy governing who can use, who can approve, when and where they can be used should be developed
3/25/2020
Best practices to keep networks secure
Securing healthcare facilities against cyberattacks has become increasingly complicated
3/19/2020
The future of violence response and emergency preparedness in healthcare
Several healthcare organizations have published information to assist security directors
3/18/2020
Balancing security and comfort
Healthcare facilities must ensure safety while maintaining a focus on healing
3/16/2020
Inspection, testing and maintenance of door hardware key to security plan
By paying closer attention to the maintenance and performance of doors, hinges, closers, and fire-exit hardware, managers can help improve the safety and security of their facilities
3/16/2020
La. woman’s hospital increasing security due to increased violence
The hospital also conducting employee training and implementing a lockdown system for patient care areas
3/11/2020
Calif. children’s hospital increases security after shooting threat
A staffer’s allegedly threatened to carry out a shooting rampage
3/11/2020
Shooting victim found with gun in Minneapolis hospital
Nurse says there's nothing to stop guns from getting in
3/9/2020
Survey suggests security cameras do make campuses safer
The majority of hospital, K-12 and higher ed campuses have security cameras
3/5/2020
Malware disables Boston Children’s Hospital facilities systems
The main hospital system was not impacted
3/2/2020
Workplace violence training program focuses on healthcare settings
Program focuses on de-escalation and addressing four stages of crises
3/2/2020
