safety - strategies, tips and insights for the healthcare facilities management industry


Disorderly Patient with Drugs Arrested at Brandon Regional Health Centre



Hurricane Helene Forces Unicoi County Hospital to Evacuate



Nursing Home Residents Evacuated as Hurricane Helene Hits



Addressing Workplace Violence in Healthcare with Reporting Systems



Effective Patient Safety Practices in Hospital Renovations



Healthcare Design Does Not Have to be Compromised to Prevent HAIs



Violence Against Staff Rises at Washington Children's Behavioral Health Hospital



MetroHealth's Glick Center Gets Equipped with HID Security Solutions



Facility Management: First Line of Defense in Healthcare Facilities



Environmental Rounds: A New Approach



Strategies and Tactics to Target Ligature Risks



Nursing Home Owner Faces No Jailtime After Hurricane Mishandling



3 Key Roles Doors Play in Healthcare Facilities



Patient Chokes Out Roommate at Norristown State Hospital



97 Senior Care Facilities in Southeast Texas Lose Power After Hurricane



Workplace Violence: Report Confirms Growing Concerns 



Man Assaults Security Guard, Threatens Staff at Pennsylvania Hospital



Tarzana Medical Center's New Patient Tower Outfitted with Rockfon Solutions



First Cybersecurity Certification Developed for Healthcare Facilities



Two Seniors Die in Hospital Murder-Suicide



Safety Initiatives Sees Drop in Workplace Violence



Workplace Safety and the Role of Access Control



The Workplace Violence-Staffing Connection



Study Clarifies Prevalence of Workplace Violence



Suicide Offers Reminder of Need for Hospital Security



Cleveland Clinic Implements Flagging System for Violence Prevention: Study



Update Survey Spotlights Pay for Security Professionals 



Hospital Revisits Security After Woman Tries to Kidnap Baby



Perceptions of Healthcare Safety Are Mixed: Report



New York Hospital Receives Bomb Threat



How to Minimize Patient Interference During Construction Projects



What Construction Workers Need to Know About Healthcare Facilities



Arkansas Children's Hospital Reports Nine Violent Incidents in Two Months



Hospital Murder Highlights Need for De-escalation Training



Maintaining Safety in Healthcare Construction Projects



De-escalation Training is Critical for Safety in Healthcare



Maximizing Safety Through Digital Training



Security and Openness in Behavioral Health Staff Stations



Vanderbilt Health Implements Patient and Visitor Code of Conduct



Infusion Bay Design to Balance Privacy and Efficiency



Inmate Dead After Fleeing Kettering Health Dayton



Contractor Employee Killed in Construction Incident at Brockton Hospital



Workplace Violence: Finding Effective Training



Mask Mandates Ramp Up at Healthcare Facilities



De-escalating Workplace Violence: A Training Infrastructure



Patient Barricades Themself in Room at Methodist Richardson Medical Center



East River Medical Imaging Falls Victim to Cyberattack



C. auris Case Suspected in WVU Medicine Hospital in Bridgeport



Sprinkler System Limits Fire Spread at Massachusetts General Hospital



3 Benefits of Access Control Technology in Healthcare



The Digital Path to Streamlining Code Compliance



Two Nurses, One Medical Assistant Slashed at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center



Intruder Breaks into Lakeview Specialist Facility



Preparing for the Hazards of Winter Weather



Protecting Healthcare Facility Workers During Winter Weather



Man Escapes Police Custody at Jefferson Hospital



Ardent Health Services Ensnared in Ransomware Attack



Cyberattacks Disrupt Critical Healthcare Services



How Facial Recognition Technology Works for Hospitals



McLaren Health Care Caught in Data Breach



Healthcare Cyberattacks Come with High Costs



Preventing Weapon-Related Violence in Healthcare



Being Cybersecurity-Aware for Healthcare's Vulnerabilities



Third Party Vendors May Put Healthcare Facilities at Risk for Cyberattacks 



NYC Health + Hospitals-Woodhull Resumes Operations After Rainstorm



CarolinaEast Medical Center Receives Bomb Threat



Florida Hospital Experiences Two Power Outages in Less Than 24 Hours



Patient Attacks and Blinds Roommate at South Florida State Hospital



Oak Valley Hospital District Experiences Data Breach



CDC Publishes Study on CRKP in New York City Public Health System



Bill Proposed to Make Assaulting Healthcare Workers a Federal Crime



What Cyber Threats Exist for Healthcare Facilities?



North Mississippi Health Services Routs Cyberattack in 17 Minutes



What to do When Swatting Happens



What Role Does Facilities Management Play in Healthcare Cybersecurity?



Brigham and Women's Hospital Experiences Privacy Incident



Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Experiences Cyberattack



How Healthcare Facilities Management Can Respond to Disasters



Senior Care Facilities Must Prepare for Extreme Weather



Mergers Pose Increased Risk for Cyberattacks



Building Disaster-Resilient Senior Care Facilities



Emory University Midtown Hospital Experiences Electrical Fire



LifeWorks Wellness Center Falls Victim to Data Breach



Good Samaritan Medical Center Ups Security After Shooting



Beat the Heat: Healthcare's Unique Workplace Safety Challenges



UT Southwestern Medical Center Hit in MOVEit Software Vulnerability



Compliance Strategies for Fire Safety 



Identifying Fire Hazards in Healthcare Facilities



Henry Ford Health Struck with Data Breach



South Suburban Surgical Suites Hit by Breach



Shooting at New Jersey Nursing Facility Leaves Two Dead



HCA Healthcare Suffers Data Breach



Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hit by Cyberattack



Several Senior Care Facilities Hit by Cyberattack



Cyberattack Hits Several Idaho Healthcare Facilities



What Does NFPA 70B Mean for Healthcare Facilities?



Mount Sinai Catches Fire, 6 Injured



Lehigh Valley Health Network Targeted by Ransomware



Police Officer Killed at Indiana Hospital



CareNet Medical Group Hit by Data Theft 



Trinity Health Hit with Class Action Lawsuit



Ascension Experiences Security Breach Via Third-Party Vendor



Security Officers to Wear Body Cameras at CHRISTUS Health



Heywood Healthcare Changes Security Measures After Nurse was Stabbed



Violence Against Healthcare Facilities and Personnel is a Global Trend



Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants Hit with Malware



Construction Worker Dies at Brockton Hospital Worksite



Clinton Mercy Medical Center Targeted in Cyberattack



Dozens of Cars Robbed in Hospital Parking Garage



Employees Call to Halt Surgeries After Finding Contaminated Trays



Henry Mayo Employee Allegedly Gained Access to Protected Records



Clarke County Hospital Hit with Security Breach



Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics Affirms Security Breach



Nursing Homes Lack Inspections, Put Residents at Risk



What You Should Know About C. Auris and Biofilm



Morrison Hospital Is Latest Cyber-attack Victim of 'Royal' Ransomware Gang



Man Dies After Falling Out of Hospital Window



Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Making Safety the Norm



OSHA Cites Hospital for Failing to Keep Employees Safe from Patients



AHA Sheds Light on Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities



OSHA Compliance: Priorities and Challenges



New Bill Aims to Better Protect Rural Hospitals from Cyberattacks



Hospitals in Georgia Can Now Have Own Police Force



UVM Medical Center Patient Falls Out Six Story Window



University Urology iStruck with Data Breach



NextGen Healthcare Hit with Cyberattack Potentially Exposing Protected Health Information



New Rule May Prohibit Healthcare Facilities From Paying Ransom During Cyberattacks



COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends – What Now?



Hospital Employees Involved in Argument, One Dead



Antibiotic-resistant CRAB Contaminates Entire ICU in Hangzhou



Recent Shooting at Atlanta Hospital Leaves One Killed, Four Injured



How Staffing Shortages are Impacting Healthcare Facilities' Cybersecurity Capabilities



The LeapFrog Group Releases Spring 2023 Hospital Safety Grade Data



Lockdown Lifted at Oklahoma Hospital



Demand for Gender Neutral Restrooms on the Rise



What Can Cause Fire Sprinklers and Alarms to Not Function?



Healthcare Facilities Wrestle with a New Era for Security



High Rise Financial Releases Research on Rates of Workplace Accidents



Fires Spread at Local Hospitals, One Man Arrested



What to Do in the Event of a Water Outage



Government Officials Re-Introduce Violence Prevention Legislation



Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital Fully Restores IT Network After Cyberattack



BrightSpring Health Services Targeted in Ransomware Attack



29 Dead After Hospital Fire in Beijing



CommonSpirit Health Provides Update on October 2022 Ransomware Attack



Improving Water Quality in Healthcare Facilities



Physicians Rarely Speak to Patients About Gun Safety



St. Luke's Health System Experiences Data Breach



How Fire Safety Drills Differ for Healthcare Facilities



Montgomery General Hospital Suffers Cyberattack and Data Leak



Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Targeted in Data Breach Incident



Swatting Attempt Takes Place at Sparrow Hospital



Class Certification in CareFirst Lawsuit Denied by District Court Judge



Cases of Candida Auris on the Rise



Tracking and Analytics Tool Compromised Patient Data



Community Health Systems Experiences Security Incident



Albany Medical Center Placed on 5-Hour Lockdown



Beacon Health System Falls Victim to Unauthorized Access of Patient Records



Florida Officials Question HCA Healthcare After Report Goes Viral



Press Ganey Releases Annual Safety Culture Trends Report



NorthStar Hit with Data Security Incident



Independent Living Systems Experiences Data Breach



Healthcare Must Adapt to Changing Weathers



Mental Health Crisis, Staff Violence Top List of Patient Safety Concerns



3 Misconceptions About Healthcare Fire Safety



Asante Experienced Unauthorized Access of Medical Records for 9 Years



Bone & Joint Experiences Data Security Incident



Cyberattacks Play a Role in Patient Deaths



Handwashing is Key to Prevent the Spread of Norovirus



Henrico Doctors' Hospital Hit with Data Breach



FBI and CISA Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Royal Ransomware



90 People Infected with COVID-19 at Massachusetts Nursing Home



Florida Hospital Receives Death Threats After COVID-19 Report Sees Approval



Fire Department Responds to Hazmat Situation at Arizona Hospital



Charges Dropped Against Former Nursing Home Administrator Accused of Manslaughter



Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Releases Workplace Violence Report



Employees Contribute to Large Sum of Cyberattacks



Patients Escapes at All-Time High at Michigan Behavioral Hospital



Healthcare Facilities Wrestle with a New Era for Security



OSHA Cites Gainesville Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospital



Brockton Hospital to Remain Close for Three Months



Low Budgets Compromise Patient Care at Florida Hospital



Duke University Health System Hospitals to be Equipped with Weapons Detection Systems



Healthcare Facilities Implement New Policies to Protect Employees from Acts of Violence



Changes to Environment of Care Guidelines Affect Facilities



Strong Winds Cause Construction Collapse



Former Nursing Home Administrator on Trial for 2017 Manslaughter Case



Fire Breaks Out at Brockton Hospital



Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Diverts Patients in Wake of Cyber Incident



Assisted Living Worker Charged in Resident's Death



California Funds Security for Reproductive Health Facilities



UCLA Health Alerts Patients of Compromised Data



Healthcare Workers Struggle with Emergency Codes



More Healthcare Workers Willing to Quit Over Workplace Violence



Hospitals Address Recent String of Gun Violence



Drug-Resistant Fungal Infection Found in Mississippi Senior Care Facility



Healthcare Industry Hit with Most Cyberattacks in 2022



HHS Deploys Emergency Team to University of New Mexico Children's Hospital



Infection Control Market on the Rise



Healthcare Facilities View Doors as a Mode of Access Control



Safety Features Remain Critical for Senior Care Facilities



Nursing Home Management Sued for Financial Fraud



Senior Care Facilities Can Plan for Safety Within New Designs



Threats of Violence, Infection Scaring Away Hospital Patients



HHS Warns of New Ransomware Group Targeting Healthcare Facilities



New York Governor Signs Legislation to Help Spread of Infections in Senior Care Facilities



Congress to Consider National Patient Safety Board Act of 2022



Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District Suffers Cybersecurity Attack



Hudson Regional Hospital Fined After Gun Cache Found



Patient Safety Group Issues Wheelchair Alert



CMS Alert Targets Healthcare Workplace Violence



Video Management Software Improves Safety at Metropolitan Multi-Service Center



Hospitals Safer for Patients in Last Decade



CDC: Hospital Associated Infections On the Rise



Flu, RSV, COVID-19 Combine to Impact Facilities



Healthcare Systems Receive Cyberattack Alert



Fighting HAIs Takes Toll on Preventionists



Healthcare Facilities Suffered More Cyberattacks than Other Industries



Cybersecurity Attacks Now Commonplace within Healthcare Facilities



EPA Guide Targets Hazardous Waste in Healthcare



2 Nurses Assaulted Every Hour in U.S.



Court Denies Health Provider's Objection Over Whistleblower



Group Calls out Concern for Medical Waste During Extreme Weather



Dallas Hospital Shooting Leaves Two Dead



Pandemic Lessons for the Next Surge



Convent Health Hobbs Hospital Reduces Services After Reports of Rodents, Water Quality Issues



Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Urges Mask Use in Healthcare



More Hospitals at Risk of Flooding from Hurricanes



One Dead, Several Injured After Explosion at Retirement Home



Healthcare Groups Condemn Violence Against Workers



One Killed in Shooting at CHI St. Vincent North Hospital



Hospitals Join Initiative to Address Gun Safety



High-Touch Surfaces in Long-Term Care Facilities Often Contaminated



New Resource Helps Prevent Violence in Healthcare Facilities



CMS Offers Resources for Florida Hospitals Affected by Hurricane



Healthcare Facilities Brace for Hurricane Ian



Dead Rat Remained in Clinic After 2020 Inspection



How to Prevent Mold Growth in Facilities



Cybersecurity Evolve as Attacks on Healthcare Sector Grow



Smaller Hospitals Are Larger Targets for Cyberattacks



Strategies for Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance



Man Dies After Falling Off Roof of OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center



ASHE Guides Offer Ventilation Insights



Mississippi Water Crisis Begins to Impact Healthcare Facilities



Why Managers Need Proper Elevator Documentation



5 Steps to Controlling Workplace Violence



Woman Dies After Ingesting Toxic Chemicals at Senior Care Facility



Cyber Attacks Shift to Target Smaller Hospitals



Preventing Workplace Violence Through Proactive Security Strategies



3 Most Common Questions About Chemicals



Healthcare Security Guideline Targets Body Cameras



3 Steps to Prevent C. diff Spread



Healthcare Safety Group Creates Workplace Violence Resource



How Digital Codes and Standards Are Affecting Healthcare Infrastructure



Tackling the Environment of Care Compliance Challenge



Lessons Hospitals Learned from COVID-19



Black Nursing Home Residents Transferred to Hospitals More Often



Monkeypox Transmission in Healthcare Setting is Low



CDC: Pandemic Hurt U.S. Antimicrobial Resistance



Top Areas to Keep Clean in Senior Care Facilities



Strategies and Technologies for Safeguarding Healthcare Facilities



Lessons from the Custodial Frontlines



CMS Releases Proposed Conditions for Rural Emergency Hospital Designation



Medical Groups Condemn SCOTUS Over EPA Ruling



CMS Issues Guidance on Long-Term Care Compliance



OSHA Extends COVID-19 Program for Healthcare Facilities



What Facilities Managers Risk When They Choose the Wrong Doors and Hardware



Safety of Patients and Data Depends on Cybersecurity Protocols



How Healthcare Facilities Can Prevent Foodborne Illness Outbreaks



American Hospital Association Certificate Targets Infection Control in Healthcare



Sustainable Ice Melts are the Product of the Future



The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Guidance to Target Healthcare Security Incidents



New Guidelines Target MRSA Management



Common Errors Facilities Managers Make When Spreading Ice Melts



Properly Disposing of Medical Waste Plays a Role in Climate Change



Automation Can Prevent Burnout within Healthcare Facilities



Why Your Facility Needs a Pest Management Plan



GAO Cites Concerns About OSHA’s Pandemic Performance



Healthcare Wayfinding Evolves During Pandemic



How Healthcare Food Service Operations Work Through Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges



Construction Training Can Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections



Strategic Planning for Healthcare Workers’ Safety and Health



How Healthcare Facilities Can Best Protect Their Assets



Basic Infection Control Will Help Curtail HAIs



Fighting Fecal Matter on High-Touch Surfaces



CDC Taps Into Data to Improve Disease Forecasting, Communication



Hospitals Ease Mask Requirements as New Variant Looms



Construction Site Theft Could Delay Opening of Servier County Medical Center



More People are Concerned About Hospital Safety than Ever Before



FBI Warns Against Cyberattacks, What Healthcare Facilities Can Do to Better Protect Themselves



Nation’s Nursing Homes Need Sweeping Changes



WHO Publishes New Guide: Caring for Those Who Care



Hospitals’ Body Cameras Help Fight Workplace Violence



Law Funds Support for Mental Health of Healthcare Workers



The Crucial Role of Hospital Filtration and Ventilation Systems



Fit for Purpose Disinfection: A Closer Look



OSHA Works Toward Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers



Firing Over COVID-19 Complaint Triggers U.S. Lawsuit



COVID-19 Drives Surge in Workplace Violence



OSHA Expands COVID-19 Inspections at Healthcare Facilities



Now is the Time to Improve Cybersecurity Protocols



What Can Hospitals Do To Prevent Workplace Violence?



CDC Eases Mask Requirements



Biden Reforms Aim to Improve Quality and Safety of Senior Care Facilities



CISA Sends ‘Shields Up’ Message to Healthcare Organizations



OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard: Are You in Compliance?



Patient Data Concerns Grow as Facilities Add Technology



OSHA Asks Healthcare Facilities to Better Protect Workers



S.C. Nursing Home Owner Arrested, Charged with Neglect



Hospitals Must Address Biases to Improve Patient Care



Access Board Rule Targets Diagnostic Equipment



Mental Health in Healthcare Facilities Reaches Crisis Levels



OSHA Spotlights Safety Risks from Use of Robots



Enlivant Receives WELL Health-Safety Rating



Patients, Staff Need Risk-Based Standards on Cleanliness



Cyber Attacks Are on the Rise, What Can Hospitals Do?



Groups Target Alzheimer’s Safety in Long-Term Care 



Chicago Nursing Home Security Caught 'Ghost' On Security Camera



Completely Wireless Hospital Bed Launched



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: PT Activity In Stairwells



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: More On Power Strips



La. Hospital Cares For Babies During Hurricane



Preparing For A Hurricane In The Middle Of A Pandemic



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Eyewash Stations



Study Said Healthcare Workers Wearing PPE Still Have Three Times The COVID-19 Risk



Q&A: New construction hazardous rooms



Joint Commission testing virtual surveys



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Isopropyl alcohol storage



Considerations for hospital and healthcare facility evacuations



Joint Commission to resume regular surveys and reviews this month



Minneapolis healthcare facilities damaged during recent protests



US says it won’t use Russian ventilators after deadly hospital fire



Ventilator examined after fires kill six in Russia



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Inactive leaf closer



Smart bed helps prevent falls and improve safety



Water leak stops inpatient services at Wyoming hospital



Florida nursing homes with serious violations could receive fewer inspections



Understanding facility vulnerabilities in emergencies



Many San Francisco area hospitals still at risk of earthquake collapse



FEMA OKs funds to rebuild hospital in Puerto Rico after teen's death



Keeping your healthcare facility safe



FEMA funding earthquake safety for Los Angeles hospital



Vail Health addresses surgical smoke concerns



Vermont operating rooms will remain closed through January because of odors



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Cooking appliances



Man shouting ‘chemical warfare’ in Conn. ER prompts hazmat response



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Corridor projection



Cancer cluster may be linked to medical equipment sterilization facility



Buck crashes through Tennessee hospital window



Some suicide-prevention measures may not increase hospital safety



State inspects hospital odor after employee complaint



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Handrails



Thousands of building problems found at unusable Edinburgh hospital



No injuries after tornado hits South Dakota hospital



When Dorian hit, Fla.’s generator requirements were not enforced



Long-term care residents moved to safer ground ahead of Dorian



Family sues healthcare center after man dies during Hurricane Harvey



Dorian forces more than 100 Florida healthcare facilities to evacuate



Preparing healthcare facilities for USP<800>



Safety issues at Florida VA hospital linked to patient suicide



Hospitals prep for the worst as mass shootings become more common



How do Southern Calif. hospitals rate for earthquake safety?



IoT – The prescription to keeping workers and patients safe on hospital construction jobsites



Designing a safer exam room



The effective date for USP <800> implementation is Dec. 1, 2019



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Suite doors



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Aerosol can storage



Nursing homes particularly vulnerable to hurricanes



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Emergency power generators



Calif. hospital looking at options after seismic retrofit funding denied



One third of hospitals earn 'A' in Leapfrog's spring ratings



State probe finds Duluth facility's neglect allowed resident to drink cleaning chemical



Preventing hospital falls with slip-resistant grab bar surfaces



Hospital safety evolves after historical St. Anthony fire



VA doesn’t plan to increase security after suicides



Maintaining a safe and healthy healthcare facility



Mitigating vendor risks to combat hospitals’ most common non-compliance requirements



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: ILSM in business occupancies



Pa health system creates new executive position in response to safety violations



Seismic upgrades could cost Calif. hospitals billions



Former valet driver charged in death of nurse practitioner at Milwaukee hospital



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Physician on-call sleep rooms



Hypothermia death outside Montreal seniors' home sparks calls for better security



Moose walks into Anchorage healthcare facility



Nationwide bomb threat scam includes hospitals



Red bag system launched to keep patient belonging safe



Joint Commission announces new National Patient Safety Goal to prevent suicide and improve at-risk patient care



Keeping facilities safe during winter weather



Gas leak blamed for Texas hospital blast that killed 3



Where are Leapfrog's 'F' hospitals?



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Eye-wash station tests



Iowa Hospital adds 'safety room' store to facility



Deer leaves a mess after jumping through N.C. healthcare facility window



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Portable fire extinguishers



Leapfrog to rate hospital outpatient settings, ASCs



Hurricane forced Florida hospitals to shut down



Florida healthcare facilities evacuated all of their 330 patients due to storm damage



Florida health system defends handling of patients' rape allegations



Safety risks increase for health workers in Congo Ebola outbreak



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Delayed egress locks



South Carolina hospitals will take financial hit after hurricane



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Portable space heaters



Cleaning fluid hospital death sparks safety concerns



Common life-safety violations that can mean lost funding



Teen kills herself in 'suicide-proof' bedrooms hospital unit



Nurses fear increasing attacks by patients



Senior care facility cited in death of woman in hospital building stairwell



How do the fire safety requirements in NFPA 99-2012 relate to hospitals?



Hospital's defamation lawsuit against Leapfrog dismissed



Hospital scavenger hunt teaches employees workplace safety skills



Getting ready for a CMS emergency preparedness survey



CMS says Joint Commission recommendations set standard for ligature risk



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire drills



10 taken to hospital after feeling sick at N.H. medical center



Designing for specific behavioral patient populations



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: ABHR dispensers



FGI adjusts terminology for ’patients of size’



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Hole in the wall



Mass notification is only one part of emergency communications



Hospital fire makes list of heartbreaking moments in Illinois history



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Contiguous facilities used by inpatients



Hospital buildings still operating despite safety warnings



Restraining order issued in Texas hospital explosion



Gatesville hospital reopens after explosion



The key to healthcare emergency management: Facility managers



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Alcohol disinfectant wipes



Fla. senior care facilities working to comply with new generator law



Eliminating ligature risks in healthcare settings



Hospital explosion linked to bled gas lines



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire pump phase reversal



Hospital says CMS star rating system has been wrong for two years



Leapfrog opposes CMS roll back of quality reporting measures



Solid-state refrigeration: A better, construction-free path to USP <800> compliance



It's hurricane season!



Phoenix VA inspection reveals safety issues



Buffalo nursing home death raises safety questions



Embattled Wis. hospital gets 7 more citations for routine violations



FDA issues guidance on preventing surgical fires



State AGs against ‘rollback’ of nursing home oversight reforms



OSHA cites Florida healthcare facility for not protecting staff from violence



Follow-up finds more violations for embattled Wisconsin hospital



Earthquake standards spur Bay Area hospital's $158 million bond sale



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Offsite locations



Partially-used oxygen canisters in 'full' rack now allowed by Joint Commission



Two-fifths of private hospitals in England are failing safety standards



ECRI Institute ranks 2018's top patient safety risks



Probe finds VA knew for years about dangerous conditions at D.C. hospital



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Rules for corridor doors



Healthcare facilities use various methods to keep dementia patients safe



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: O2 cylinder storage



Patients evacuated before Calif. hospital burns



Behavioral healthcare construction projects on the rise



Las Vegas hospital offers lessons in disaster planning



Study suggests alternative placement for toilet room grab bars



Life Safety Q&A: Battery-powered exit signs



Family of man murdered at Johns Hopkins questions policies



Life Safety Q&A: Receptacle testing



Hospitals evacuated during Northern California wildfires



New lifting device may cut down on healthcare facility staff injuries



Healthcare design risk assessment toolkit offered



Life Safety Q&A: Door to compressed gas storage rooms



Oldest patients more vulnerable during disasters



Florida nursing home deaths put focus on disaster planning



Houston command center focuses on medical infrastructure continuity



Spanish hospital elevator malfunction kills patient



Healthcare facility sued over death of elderly man who drank hospital hand sanitizer



N.H. hospital reopens ER closed by mystery illness



Dogs stop Boko Haram attack on hospital



Illinois city threatens lawsuit over asbestos in old hospital



Life Safety Q&A: Med-room corridor door



Welch hospital cladding checked after London tower fire



Videos urge hospital staff to close the door on 'tailgating'



Complying with Joint Commission and CMS standards



Avoiding the hidden costs of environmental services staff injuries



California healthcare facility brings in super heroes to promote employee safety



Patient safety mistakes to avoid



Q&A: Coffee pots



Hospital impaling death blamed on lack of information



Is hiring ex-cons in healthcare safe?



Q&A: ER department corridors



More revisions expected in Joint Commission's EC and LS chapters



Legislation would outlaw surgical smoke in Calif.



Leapfrog's spring grades show improvement



Laughing gas leak leads to lockdown of Nevada hospital



Cal/OSHA’s healthcare workplace violence rules take effect



Healthcare facility professionals mark Patient Safety Awareness Week



Q&A: Holiday lights



Safety concerns raised before hospital roof collapse



Hospital says facility smoking ban forces patients onto dangerous roads



Dispute over hospital defects resolved



Surgeon falls off rolling stool, successfully sues for $7 million



Vermont Healthcare facility creates 'safe space' for patients



Preparing for an active shooter



Wander management for long-term facilities



IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Updated to Reflect 2017-2018 ICAO Technical Instructions



OSHA requests comments, schedules meeting on standard to prevent workplace violence in healthcare



FDA warns of dangers from battery-powered medical carts



Fire-rated glazing can boost security



Attacks on nurses increasing



Preparing for Calif.’s workplace violence prevention in healthcare rule



Hospital security officer evacuates patients, staff before gas explosion



Keeping ORs safe for staff



Wyoming hospital addresses safety issues after fire



New Report on Rationale for New and Revised National Patient Safety Goals NPSGs Address Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections



Healthcare facility evacuated after chemical spill



Hospital fined after patient falls to his death through faulty window



Codes and standards guide building of safe, effective healthcare facilities



Winthrop-University Hospital Launches Safe Patient Handling Program



Inadequate cleaning of complex reusable instruments among Top 10 health technology hazards



Q&A: Oxygen cylinders in fire rated cabinets



One in 3 hospitals get an A for patient safety



Assistant Secretary of Labor Dr. David Michaels Encouraged by BLS Report on Occupational Injuries and Illnesses in 2015



Q&A: Office door swing



Expansion solves some of security hospital's issues



When should you do a risk assessment?



Hospital room design linked to safety



HPOE and the Joint Commission partner to create fall prevention tool



Joint Commission offering online violence prevention resource



Identifying patient fall risks



A section of ceiling collapses at new children's hospital



Dirty medical tools dangers just emerging



Q&A: Door signage for oxygen cylinder storage



Fungal spores found in N.C. healthcare facility nursery during construction



Hospitals can help nurses prevent violence



Rail project could disrupt healthcare facilities operation



Ohio hospital boosts security after staffer abducted from parking lot



At least one hospital embracing Pokémon Go (with limits)



Joint Commission makes changes to Plans for Improvement



Asbestos cleanup at Perth hospital sparking concerns



Designing privacy and safety into healthcare facilities



Virginia Mason's downgraded accreditation triggers probe



Hospitals have until November to prepare for new CMS rule



Seeing red for healthcare facility safety



Q&A: Security cameras in stairwells



Improved scope cleaning with enhanced visual inspection



Q&A: Are eyewash stations needed in all janitor's closets?



Toxic smoke protection for patients, staff urged



Ontario healthcare facility making the hospital safer for psychiatric patients



Keeping patients at home can cut errors



Q&A on seclusion rooms



Leapfrog releases spring safety scores



Healthcare has most nonfatal occupational injuries for all private industries in 2013



Q&A on exit signage



Irish hospital exposes patients to burn risks



Q&A on egress lighting and battery powered emergency lights



Q&A on dust on sprinkler heads



British Columbia attacks on nurses blamed on lack of compliance



How healthcare facilities can minimize vulnerability to shootings



Q&A on sleeping suites



San Diego hospitals fined for safety lapses



Life Safety Code Q&A



Deadly tech hazards include patient-handling device errors



Choosing a healthcare-specific security provider



Risk assessment toolkit developed



Hazard vulnerability assessment is a valuable design tool



Investigations help curb accidents



Psychiatric healthcare design challenges



Website offers resources to reduce healthcare facilities risk



Patient, doctor suffer electric shocks at Scottish hospital



The basics of lightning protection



New Mexico court says 'Wet Floor' sign is a safety device



Massachusetts considers new assisted living protections



Attacks on hospital nurses lead to new laws



St. Louis-area hospitals prepared for unrest



Hospitals can be danger zones



Hospital designers balance safety and luxury



Control valve tamper switches Q&A



Healthcare workers go on strike over Ebola safety fears



OSHA fines Boston-area hospital for unsafe conditions



Preventing common hospital accidents



Georgia medical center working to balance gun law, safety



OSHA updates respiratory protection directive for hazardous chemicals



OSHA cites Brooklyn hospital over violence to employees



Bed rail entrapment linked to mattress size, loose rails



Minnesota hospital stops to increase patient safety



Employees with safety concerns protected



Physician shoots armed patient at Philadelphia hospital



Support kit helps prevent healthcare injuries



Technology used for hospital bed safety



Hospitals see increase in violent crime



Buffalo hospital adds 'safe room' in ER



Latest NFPA code changed to a risk-based document to reflect how healthcare is delivered



New Zealand hospital reviews safety after attacks on staff



Canadian hospital test drives new emergency plan



Wisconsin hospital proactive on safety



Adoption of 2012 Life Safety Code will come with pros and cons



Facility says security guard charged with killing resident passed background check, drug tests



Calculating the cost of adopting 2012 Life Safety Code



50 leaders in patient safety field



Safety scores say hospitals are showing improvement



Rally in Sacramento calls for stronger safety standards throughout hospitals



Mother says newborn died from fungus at New Orleans hospital



Garbage can liners banned after hospital suicides



Building a hospital based on patient safety



Designing entrances for seniors



Looking beyond staff to create a safe facility



Hospital's web-based training improves worker safety



UK hospitals launch safety project to reduce hospital falls



Hospital safety tipping point hit well below full occupancy



App supports job site safety and accountability



Greenville hospital shifting police security to unarmed guards



Streamlining life safety system inspections



Tool kit supports designing safe healthcare spaces



Arizona hospital launches several safety initiatives



Washington state hospital worker safety bill passes



Hospitals put patient safety first in storm preparation



Minnesota hospital improving safety practices and looking to spread the word



Missouri hospitals simplify 'code' calls



Indian college to host meeting on hospital safety



Falls prevention program produces encouraging results



Healthcare facilities need a 21st century continuity plan



OSHA releases new resources to protect hospital workers and enhance patient safety



Facility security key with domestic violence victims



Material choices crucial in behavioral health setting



U.S. News hospital rankings to give patient safety more weight



Union seeks answers on 180 worker-safety complaints at hospital



Facility Guidelines Institute update reflects the times, CEO says



Website aims to reduce hospital injuries



Faulty doors and alarms cited in freezing death of Alzheimer's patient



Virginia hospital practices staged evacuation



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Alabama hospital replaces beds for patient comfort, safety



Hospital reviews policies after TB infection death



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Abington Memorial Hospital wins patient safety award



South Carolina Hospital ranked among world's safest



Radiology suite equipment failure results in patient death



UK hospital trust in court over safety charge



Deinstitutionalizing facility that treats criminals comes with obstacles



ACE advisory addresses environmental risks of healthcare construction projects



Smartphone locators becoming key to mobile workforce management



Upgrading video image quality for healthcare surveillance



Evaluating infection prevention policies can reveal improvement opportunities



Unpaid janitor, cook stayed with abandoned nursing home patients



Hospital safety report cards seem to be having a positive effect



Leapfrog's new safety grades give more than 800 hospitals an A



Memorial Hermann Healthcare System engineering a fail-safe health system



New safety measures put focus on best practices



Answers to hospital fall prevention issues vary



Biometric tools finding a new place in health care



Technology is a key to managing vendor and visitor access to health care facilities



Preventing nursing home elopement



Tighter control over vendor and visitor access can improve safety



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