Security - July 2017
Dozens of swastikas found in Long Beach hospital stairwell
Nurses at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center ask for more security
7/31/2017
Nurse pleads for more hospital security after attack
New bill would require safety plans for healthcare facilities
7/27/2017
Recognition first step in fighting violence in healthcare
Workers should be educated as to what the warning signs are
7/27/2017
Life Safety Q&A: Locked exit doors from psychiatric unit
Brad Keyes continues the discussion on locked exit doors from psychiatric unit
7/26/2017
Preparing for active shooter events in healthcare facilities
Hospitals should start with training employees to recognize and respond to dangers
7/20/2017
Fewer healthcare facilities planning emergency notification upgrades
Survey also indicates the authority to issue alerts is shifting
7/20/2017
Healthcare facilities urged to develop systems to track security technology repairs
Maintenance issue is much bigger than most facilities realize
7/19/2017
Bronx hospital attack, puts focus on healthcare worker safety
What measures do hospitals take to minimize risk to their employees
7/18/2017
Stab-proof vests urged for staff at some Perth hospitals
New figures about 50 violent incidents reported each day
7/14/2017
Bomb scare at Dallas VA hospital just latest in history of troubles
Physician assistant sparked concern from colleagues for months before incident
7/13/2017
Hospitals reviewing security after Bronx shooting
Shooting at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center resulted in death of one doctor and injuries to six other people
7/12/2017
Doctor opens fire at a Bronx hospital, killing one and wounding six
Disgruntled doctor was armed with an AR-15 rifle that he snuck in under a lab coat
7/10/2017
Mass. nurses push for safety after stabbing
Hospital asking safety officials to examine security following attack
7/5/2017
Training key to curbing hospital violence
Workplace violence injuries increased by 55 percent among nurses during this time period from 2012 to 2014
7/3/2017