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4/17/2025
Building Disaster Resilience Through Collaboration
The ability to respond quickly and recover effectively depends on the strength of an organization’s external bonds.
4/16/2025
Healthcare Union Petitions for Increased Staff Safety at HCA Florida Hospitals
The petition follows a recent nurse assault and 160 calls to law enforcement this year at one hospital alone.
4/10/2025
How Healthcare Facilities Can Be Truly Disaster-Resilient
Real resilience looks different than what’s written down in plans
4/2/2025
Rumored Terror Threat to Hospitals Prompts FBI Warning
Despite no threat, healthcare facilities are urged to review emergency preparedness protocols.
4/1/2025
States Move Forward to Better Protect Senior Citizens
Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable population and require a certain level of care. States are trying to protect them.
3/28/2025
Enhancing Safety at Hennepin Healthcare with a Screening System
Case study: The system was able to detect 2,500 risk items in less than five months.
3/27/2025
Healthcare Workers Outside Butler Memorial Hospital for Increased Workplace Safety
The picketing comes as the nurses and other healthcare staff experience increasing incidents of workplace violence.
3/5/2025
Creating an Emergency Preparedness Plan with NFPA 99
Digital tools and codebooks can relay pertinent information faster to facility professionals.
2/26/2025
One Dead, Four Injured After Hostage Situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital
The alleged suspect was killed in a shootout with police.
2/19/2025
Two Emergency Department Staff Attacked at Provident Hospital of Cook County
The suspect approached one staff member, stabbed him in the chest with a sharp object, and injured another staff member.
2/14/2025
Healthcare Crime and Violent Incidents by the Numbers
A closer look reveals key data on criminal and violent incidents in healthcare.
1/31/2025
3 Employees Injured by Patient at Halifax Infirmary's Emergency Department
Police contained the threat and took the patient into custody.
1/17/2025
Los Angeles County Healthcare Facilities Battle Wildfires
Certain key facilities have burned down or narrowly escaped evacuations.
1/15/2025
Deadly Patient Assault Breaks Out at Fulton State Hospital
The suspect was charged with first degree murder and fourth degree assault in connection to the death of another patient after an alleged assault.
1/8/2025
On-Demand Training to Meet Managers' Evolving Needs
Digital training options offer benefits that include increased flexibility and expanded access to critical information.