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9/17/2024
Effective Patient Safety Practices in Hospital Renovations
Before a renovation project can begin, designers need to consider the risks of having patients in house.
9/4/2024
Violence Against Staff Rises at Washington Children's Behavioral Health Hospital
The increase in staff assaults in early 2024 is more than double compared to 2023.
8/12/2024
Facility Management: First Line of Defense in Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facility managers are cornerstones of emergency preparedness because they provide a foundation for a safe, effective response to crises.
8/7/2024
Environmental Rounds: A New Approach
Managers and others involved in environment of care safety tend to rely on outdated or ineffective inspection processes that result in repeated requests for improvement.
7/29/2024
Strategies and Tactics to Target Ligature Risks
Patient suicide and self-harm both rank among The Joint Commission’s top 10 sentinel events.
7/26/2024
Nursing Home Owner Faces No Jailtime After Hurricane Mishandling
The owner of seven nursing homes sent his occupants to a poorly equipped warehouse during Hurricane Ida.
7/18/2024
Patient Chokes Out Roommate at Norristown State Hospital
The incident stemmed from a dispute over the roommate throwing the patient’s books.
7/17/2024
97 Senior Care Facilities in Southeast Texas Lose Power After Hurricane
The power outages have created concerns for seniors’ health during the summer heat.
7/10/2024
Workplace Violence: Report Confirms Growing Concerns
‘One in five healthcare workers feel unsafe at work.’
7/5/2024
The Role of Doors in Emergency Preparedness
Door manufacturers discuss features that are a help in emergency scenarios.
7/3/2024
Man Assaults Security Guard, Threatens Staff at Pennsylvania Hospital
The man had been taken to the hospital to be evaluated for a head injury.
6/21/2024
Tarzana Medical Center's New Patient Tower Outfitted with Rockfon Solutions
The Friese Family Tower is the centerpiece of an extensive and ongoing hospital expansion and modernization initiative known as Tarzana Reimagined.
6/4/2024
First Cybersecurity Certification Developed for Healthcare Facilities
More healthcare facilities are falling victim to cyberattacks.
5/29/2024
Two Seniors Die in Hospital Murder-Suicide
The husband and wife found dead were both in their 70s.
5/21/2024
Safety Initiatives Sees Drop in Workplace Violence
Workplace violence has dropped after employee reports of feeling unsafe at work.