Safety - May 2023
Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Making Safety the Norm
As instances of violence rise, OSHA and the Joint Commission take steps to make healthcare facilities safer.
5/31/2023
OSHA Cites Hospital for Failing to Keep Employees Safe from Patients
Staff members of Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion reportedly suffered concussions, lacerations and sprains from patients.
5/31/2023
AHA Sheds Light on Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities
This case study also offers advice and insight into how to mitigate violent incidents.
5/30/2023
OSHA Compliance: Priorities and Challenges
Successful OSHA compliance requires understanding enforcement priorities and delivering training that meets facilities’ needs.
5/24/2023
Hospitals in Georgia Can Now Have Own Police Force
A new Georgia law allows hospitals to have their own police force to stop the rise in violence.
5/23/2023
UVM Medical Center Patient Falls Out Six Story Window
The patient was able to access the window through a stairwell.
5/23/2023
NextGen Healthcare Hit with Cyberattack Potentially Exposing Protected Health Information
This is the second attack to hit NextGen in recent months.
5/19/2023
New Rule May Prohibit Healthcare Facilities From Paying Ransom During Cyberattacks
When hacked, IT systems can be taken offline until a ransom is paid.Â
5/18/2023
Hospital Employees Involved in Argument, One Dead
A fight between two hospital employees turned deadly.
5/16/2023
Lockdown Lifted at Oklahoma Hospital
McCurtain Memorial Hospital was placed under a strict lockdown after threats were made against the facility.
5/11/2023
The LeapFrog Group Releases Spring 2023 Hospital Safety Grade Data
The average risk of three HAIs spiked to a five-year high and patient experience measures continued to decline.
5/11/2023
What Can Cause Fire Sprinklers and Alarms to Not Function?
Manufacturers join to discuss what can cause fire sprinklers and alarms to malfunction.
5/5/2023
Healthcare Facilities Wrestle with a New Era for Security
Managers need to rethink products and strategies in more effectively protecting staff, patients and visitors.
5/3/2023
Alabama Passes Law Mandating Hospital Visitors
The bill allows hospitals to have visitors during public health emergencies.
5/2/2023
