Security - July 2016
Facility staffs express concern over security following Kanagawa stabbing
Lone intruder at a care facility for disabled people kills 19,
7/29/2016
Delivering internal customer service in healthcare facility security
There is a host of stakeholders inside a facility who public safety and security departments must serve
7/29/2016
Decision to leave suspect at hospital broke with state guidelines
Police decision to leave suspect before teen's killing under scrutiny
7/29/2016
Outdated security devices can get left behind
Security personnel unknowingly disconnect them during security upgrades
7/28/2016
What you need to know about the new HIPAA guidance on ransomware
There has been a 300% increase in ransomware attacks in 2016
7/28/2016
Philly hospitals ready for potential convention issues
Mass casualty drills, last September's papal visit and the fatal crash of Amtrak 188 have already tested the city's health systems
7/27/2016
Mass General, others ban staff from playing Pokemon Go
Providers concerned about safety are asking people not to wander around campuses using mobile app
7/26/2016
Missouri healthcare facilities ban Pokemon Go on campuses
One hospital specifically requested employees cease trying to 'catch 'em all' while at work
7/22/2016
Two dead after shooting in Florida healthcare facility patient room
The gunman was restrained by two unarmed security officers at Parrish Medical Center
7/22/2016
Taser use in mental healthcare criticized
For more than 10 years, Tasers have been used against patients in locked psychiatric settings
7/22/2016
Texas hospitals work to reduce security code confusion
Some feel there might be too many color options
7/21/2016
Hospitals prepare for political conventions
Cleveland and Philadelphia are preparing for an increase in minor problems and the possibility of major incidents
7/19/2016
Healthcare security systems more than five years old may be vulnerable
Conducting an independent assessment can help ensure the most cost-effective equipment combined under a single platform
7/19/2016
Trends shaping cybersecurity
The news around security attacks and prevention is currently overwhelming
7/15/2016
Security cameras get high marks from professionals
Experiences demonstrate value of video surveillance systems
7/14/2016
Mobile visitor management systems can improve efficiency
Mobile functionality allows security managers to register new visitors and connect with a central location from anywhere
7/14/2016
Analog-to-IP video system transition in healthcare facilities
There may still be a ways to go before the full potential of IP-based security systems is realized
7/12/2016
Hospital security pros discuss video surveillance
Comments and advice come from Campus Safety magazine’s video surveillance survey
7/11/2016
Study says healthcare workers choose efficiency over password security
Hospital employees often write passwords on sticky notes and keypad-protected doors
7/7/2016
When active shooters invade healthcare facilities, having a plan matters
According to a study in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, there were 154 hospital-related shootings from 2000-2011
7/5/2016
Hospitals combat violence in the ER
Two N.J. doctors are working to raise awareness about violence in emergency departments and ways to increase security
7/5/2016
New certifications and manual available for healthcare security officers
New versions incorporate latest research and trends
7/1/2016