Safety - October 2022
Convent Health Hobbs Hospital Reduces Services After Reports of Rodents, Water Quality Issues
The hospital has created a mitigation plan with outside experts.
10/19/2022
How Towel Dispensers Can Prevent Spread of Infections
Proper hand washing can help limit the spread of disease.
10/13/2022
More Hospitals at Risk of Flooding from Hurricanes
The risk of hospitals flood is increased by ongoing challenges with climate change.
10/12/2022
One Dead, Several Injured After Explosion at Retirement Home
Six units were destroyed in the fire.
10/11/2022
Healthcare Groups Condemn Violence Against Workers
The last three years have seen an increase in violence against healthcare workers.
10/7/2022
One Killed in Shooting at CHI St. Vincent North Hospital
CHI St. Vincent North was placed on lockdown as officers worked to clear the facility.
10/4/2022
Hospitals Join Initiative to Address Gun Safety
Over 1,000 hospitals and health associations are encouraging parents to speak openly about gun safety.
10/4/2022
New Resource Helps Prevent Violence in Healthcare Facilities
The Workplace Violence Prevention Handbook for Health Care Professionals aims to help healthcare facilities make immediate enhancements relating to workplace violence.
10/3/2022
