Security - September 2016
Mental hospital escape investigation finds 25,000 keys missing
Report on Seattle hospital includes a list of mistakes, blunders and deceptions at what should be a secure facility
9/29/2016
Body cameras, CCTV part of Queensland hospitals' safety strategy
The Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital has released CCTV of three violent incidents
9/28/2016
Health system executives discussed armed security
Becker's Hospital Review asked three health system executives to break down the decision-making process behind their security models
9/28/2016
Is your healthcare facility prepared for an active shooter?
Healthcare facilities have unique challenges when it comes to emergency situations
9/23/2016
Lockdown after shooting lifted at Houston hospital
According to the witnesses, at least 10 shots were fired in the drive-by shooting
9/22/2016
Detroit hospital fined for inadequate security
State Agency cited high rates of workplace violence and inadequate security measures at Detroit Receiving Hospital
9/22/2016
Benefits of wireless access control
Key cards, PINs, passwords and biometrics are a few of the options available
9/20/2016
Detroit hospital fined for lax workplace security
Detroit Medical Center is also under fire again for instrument cleaning practices
9/19/2016
Employee shot in Arizona healthcare facility parking garage
Tucson Medical Center was locked down and people were escorted to their cars after shooting
9/16/2016
Nursing home fined after laptop with patients' details stolen
Facility in North Ireland cited for data breach related to sensitive details about patients and staff
9/9/2016
VCU Medical Center police officer recognized for saving life
Guard has experience as a certified emergency medical technician and former advanced life support provider
9/7/2016
Florida hospital active shooter plan reducing violence
Parrish Medical Center's planning prevented a random shooting from escalating
9/7/2016