Security - November 2016
Georgia hospital employee injured in shooting
A man opened fire inside a private hospital north of Atlanta
11/30/2016
Perception of safety affects hospital quality, report says
Report explores the impact of nurses’ perceptions of workplace safety and their ability to assess and accurately treat patients
11/29/2016
California hospital paves way for systemwide LED exterior lighting upgrade
Employees and visitors started fearing for their safety when approaching and leaving St. Mary Medical Center
11/28/2016
Hospitals using coal are 'smoking a giant cigarette'
New Zealand Medical Students oppose using coal in healthcare facilities
11/18/2016
Former patient stabs five at Pa. mental health facility
The assailant was armed with a knife and an air pistol
11/18/2016
Hospitals investing in training of security employees
Survey shows a marked increase in such training to meet increasing security risks
11/16/2016
Maintenance can help hospitals maximize access control’s benefits
Partnering with a security technology integrator can help solutions operate optimally
11/11/2016
Michigan hospital plans security upgrade
The move came in response to complaints of a lack of security in the ER
11/10/2016
When it comes to security, realistic optimism is recommended
People with a glass-half-full attitude are much more successful
11/9/2016
Report alleges health system used security more for black patients
Michigan Health System is being sued by former employee who made internal report
11/8/2016
Report says healthcare workers lack basic cybersecurity awareness
Employees are 'low-hanging fruit' for social engineering attacks
11/8/2016
California OSHA adopts nation's strongest workplace violence prevention
California adopted a standard intended to reduce workplace violence against healthcare workers
11/8/2016
Active shooter prevention strategies
Healthcare organizations can increase the chances that a planned attack will be averted
11/4/2016
Surveillance video shows moments before fatal Florida hospital shooting
Video shows shooter slowly walk past an unattended hospital reception area and into a hallway
11/1/2016