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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.
6/11/2025
Crane Collapse Kills 2 at Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital Construction Site
Health First said none of its staff were on site during the incident.
5/28/2025
5 Components of an Integrated Safety Culture in Healthcare
The goal is not to create a fortress but to build a space where patients feel protected and caregivers feel empowered to deliver exceptional care.
5/28/2025
Patient Suicide Prompts Investigation at Providence Hosptial in Washington
The patient had been assigned a round-the-clock sitter, but supervision was removed without explanation just days before her death.
5/21/2025
Multicare Auburn Medical Center Sued After Patient Went Missing
A patient with severe dementia went missing from the hospital in June 2024, being found nearly 12 hours later.
5/14/2025
Ambulance Crashes into Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Mississippi
No patients were injured, but one staff member suffered minor injuries.
4/30/2025
Patient Found Dead at New Jersey Psychiatric Hospital
The patient’s cause of death remains unknown pending investigation.
4/29/2025
Workplace Injuries on the Decline
Safety initiatives have been prioritized among organizations.
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.