Safety - July 2024
Strategies and Tactics to Target Ligature Risks
Patient suicide and self-harm both rank among The Joint Commission’s top 10 sentinel events.
7/29/2024
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Nursing Home Owner Faces No Jailtime After Hurricane Mishandling
The owner of seven nursing homes sent his occupants to a poorly equipped warehouse during Hurricane Ida.
7/26/2024
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Patient Chokes Out Roommate at Norristown State Hospital
The incident stemmed from a dispute over the roommate throwing the patient’s books.
7/18/2024
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97 Senior Care Facilities in Southeast Texas Lose Power After Hurricane
The power outages have created concerns for seniors’ health during the summer heat.
7/17/2024
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Workplace Violence: Report Confirms Growing Concerns
‘One in five healthcare workers feel unsafe at work.’
7/10/2024
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The Role of Doors in Emergency Preparedness
Door manufacturers discuss features that are a help in emergency scenarios.
7/5/2024
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Man Assaults Security Guard, Threatens Staff at Pennsylvania Hospital
The man had been taken to the hospital to be evaluated for a head injury.
7/3/2024
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