Security
Managing security challenges in healthcare
Healthcare facilities must assure staffing amid increasing risk
4/1/2020
Using a cybersecurity plan at your healthcare facility
A digital shift in the handling of private health information (PHI) opened up healthcare systems to hackers
4/1/2020
Biometrics, smartphones poised to replace key cards
Key cards can be expensive and technologically obsolete
3/27/2020
Enhancing healthcare facility security using mass notification
Mass notification systems can connect many devices and other systems healthcare facilities already have in place and help leverage them for safety and communication needs
3/26/2020
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
Hospital security cameras can promote safety
Cloud-based security systems can provide pictures of each person entering and exiting a facility
3/20/2020
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
Woman stabbed leaving hospital garage sues over lack of security
The suit accuses the hospital of violating Wisconsin’s 'Safe-Place' law
2/21/2020
Violent assaults add to chaos of San Francisco General Hospital's ER
Hospital struggles to handle mentally ill and drug-addicted
2/12/2020
Nemours Children’s Health System using video in nontraditional ways
Nemours uses their system to improve facility efficiency, lower operational costs and deliver a better patient experience
2/11/2020
Ohio healthcare facility creates simulation room to train for violence
Studies show that healthcare workers are four times more likely to be physically assaulted in the workplace than any other American worker
2/10/2020
VA hospitals installing safety features after suicides
Since 2018, 49 veterans have killed themselves on the grounds of VA medical facilities
2/10/2020
Using panic hardware can be a challenge for healthcare facilities
Panic hardware is a popular exit device used to provide quick egress
2/7/2020
Seattle hospital hired security guards with body cameras for strike
The strike of SEIU Healthcare 1199NW members began on Jan. 28
2/4/2020
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