Security

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

7/9/2020

COVID-19 outbreak brings rising attacks on healthcare workers

There have been more than 400 reported global incidents of COVID-19-related violence

7/8/2020

Security fundamentals for temporary facilities

Six steps for effective security design and operation during an emergency

7/7/2020

Tips for hiring healthcare cybersecurity pros

Cybersecurity requires people from all backgrounds and majors

7/6/2020

The more cybersecurity changes, the more it stays the same

It is time for an evolution in cybersecurity that focuses on adversary disruption

7/2/2020

Improving mobile medical equipment security and safety with electronic access control

Take time to review existing best practices and embrace innovation

7/1/2020

Long Island emergency staff wants more security after bomb scare

Two floors, including the emergency room, were evacuated in the incident

6/26/2020

Battling COVID with a video camera

With the continued need for social distancing, hospitals are seeking ways to distance healthcare workers form contagious patients

6/26/2020

Indiana hospital security guard shoots, kills patient and fellow guard during assault

Patient had attacked nurse and was choking guard that was killed

6/23/2020

Improving facility door security as crime risk increases

Door can have vulnerabilities that can be exploited

6/19/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Dead-bolt lock on closet door

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for a dead-bolt lock on closet door

6/17/2020

Protecting healthcare facilities from drones

There continues to be a sharp increase in uses for drones - both positive and negative

6/16/2020

Survey finds almost 75 percent of campuses use multiple emergency notification systems

But this total represents a drop since the last survey

6/11/2020

Minneapolis hospital cancels surgeries over safety concerns

Emergency procedures continued but other surgeries were postponed

6/10/2020

Healthcare facilities urged to redefine their culture

Establishing a career path and offering continued development is important

6/10/2020

Maine healthcare facility switches to in-house security

The decision was made after an assessment of the physical environment

6/5/2020

Nursing home won't allow granny cam in resident's room

Family asking for camera during Covid lockdown

5/22/2020

Security guards in demand — and stressed

Job descriptions for guards now can include temperature checks

5/13/2020

Face masks and hand sanitizer stolen from Indiana hospital

Theft shows they’re now as sought-after as drugs

5/12/2020

Designing and operating secure emergency facilities

The first step is to conduct a realistic threat assessment

5/11/2020

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