Safety - May 2018
Boston hospitals prepare for tragedy
Healthcare facilities' tactics include large-scale drills
5/29/2018
Follow-up finds more violations for embattled Wisconsin hospital
More than 30 new violations were found at UnityPoint Health - Meriter
5/29/2018
New hospital sound design may cure alarm fatigue
The constant alarms of hospital technology called a problem for patient safety
5/23/2018
Building an effective hospital/police partnership
Minnesota healthcare and law enforcement officials released a list of best practices
5/21/2018
Explosion at California medical facility kills one, injures three others
Explosion in medical building in Aliso Viejo appears intentional
5/17/2018
IoT technology integrator helps medical device company meet FDA requirements
Establishment Labs must balance safety and regulatory compliance with rapid product development
5/15/2018
Preventing workplace violence without adding security
Joint Commission suggests seven policies and procedures
5/7/2018
Utah hospital practices for earthquake aftermath
Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake simulated a situation two days after an earthquake
5/4/2018
East Texas hospital practices disaster drills
The simulation was designed in part to practice evacuate existing patients due to infrastructure issues
5/2/2018