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12/3/2025
Building Hospital Resilience in an Era of Extreme Weather
Expert Jennifer Mahan discusses the vulnerabilities healthcare facilities face during disasters and the infrastructure strategies that keep operations running.
10/28/2025
Building Disaster Resilience Through Collaboration
The ability to respond quickly and recover effectively depends on the strength of an organization’s external bonds.
10/15/2025
Swatting Calls, Hoax Threats Have Real Consequences for Healthcare
A recent report of a shooting at a hospital in California turned out to be a possible swatting incident.
10/14/2025
Report: Violence Costs Hospitals More than $18B Per Year
Building safety into the facilities’ designs is one approach to preventing violence and ensuring resilience.
10/7/2025
Ohio Hospital Cafeteria Attack Shows Need for Safety Beyond Patient Care Areas
The hospital confirmed no patients were involved, operations were unaffected and the incident is under investigation.
9/30/2025
Long Island Hospital Fire Highlights Need for Emergency Preparedness
Seven patients were temporarily relocated, but no injuries were reported.
9/17/2025
Must Know Recalls of 2025
For the safety of our readers, Healthcare Facilities Today has closely followed all recall notices related to the industry.
9/9/2025
Georgia Hospital Bomb Hoaxes Highlight Need for Healthcare–Police Partnerships
Proactive planning and close collaboration with law enforcement help healthcare facilities maintain safety and continuity during false threats.
9/2/2025
False Alarm at Kansas Hospital Highlights Importance of Alarm System Reliability
After a two-hour search of the hospital and nearby medical facilities, no threat was found.
8/27/2025
Detroit Hospital Shooting Underscores Need for Training and Preparedness
The shooting triggered a hospital lockdown and citywide manhunt before the alleged suspect’s capture.
8/26/2025
Safety Features Senior Living Communities Prioritize
Families want their loved one to be in a safe facility, leading designers to prioritize more safety features.
8/20/2025
The Fatal Flaws in Active Shooter Response in Healthcare Facilities
The most effective solutions to workplace violence are sophisticated emergency response planning and master level training for all employees.
8/12/2025
Over 1,000 Guns Confiscated - A Wake-Up Call for Hospital Safety
With candid stories, expert insight and a heartfelt discussion on workplace violence prevention, this episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned with the future of hospital safety.
7/30/2025
Armed Standoff at West Virginia Hospital Reminds of the Need for Safety Measures
The alleged suspect, who's now in custody, was also linked to earlier bomb threats.
7/29/2025
Safety Initiatives Cause Workplace Injuries to Decrease
More organizations are looking to bolster their safety initiatives to further prevent serious injuries.