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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.
7/29/2025
Cumberland County Hospital Experiences Data Breach
On April 3, 2025, CCH discovered unauthorized access by a third party to their computer system.
7/28/2025
State's Assisted Living Facilities on Notice After Fire Kills Nine
All 273 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts must send letters to residents and families detailing fire safety protocols and evacuation procedures.
7/16/2025
What Healthcare Facilities Can Learn from a $49 Million Window Failure
A major window system failure at the University of Iowa’s Children’s Hospital sparked a costly replacement project – and a $49.4 million arbitration win.
7/15/2025
Fire at Assisted Living Facility Kills 9, Injures 30
Half of the building’s residents were evacuated through small windows.
6/27/2025
Hospital Evacuation Highlights Importance of Emergency Preparedness
Berger Hospital was evacuated after smoke was discovered in the basement.
6/24/2025
Weapon Detection Systems Prevent Security Events
Hospitals are prioritizing security screenings in the rise of workplace violence.