Tips for healthcare facilities dealing with Pokemon Go

Gamers showing up on healthcare campuses to play are causing potential safety issues


Pokemon Go and the search for virtual characters is having a real effect on healthcare facilities, according to an article on the Becker's Hospital Review website.

Gamers showing up on healthcare campuses to play are causing potential safety issues.

Calling security and the police is the first step for dealing with the issue. Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, Mich., for instance, banned gamers from its grounds and has alerted its security department and local police about the issue.

Utah Valley Hospital in Provo has asked the public to play the game without entering the hospital.

Read the article.

 

 



July 20, 2016


Topic Area: Industry News


Recent Posts

Why A Skilled Cleaning Staff Matters in Operating Rooms

Operating rooms are high-risk zones for infection due to invasive procedures and vulnerable patients, so competence in cleaning is critical.


General Leonard Wood Community Hospital Opening Date Set

The medical facility is designed to provide care to service members, retirees and their families.


Heritage Communities Experiences Data Breach

The senior living organization is not aware of any evidence to suggest that patient information has been misused.


State of the Facilities Management Industry in 2025

Many facility managers cite budget constraints and the rise in operating concerns as their top concerns heading into the new year.


City of Hope to Open New Cancer Specialty Hospital in California

This 72-acre academic research campus offers patients access to the full continuum of advanced cancer care.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.