Security - September 2019
Survey: Campuses embracing access control, lockdown solutions
Nine in 10 respondents say they have adopted new or improved lockdown/shelter-in-place policies and procedures
9/30/2019
Cost of data breaches most in healthcare industry
Data breaches in healthcare sector almost double that of the global average
9/30/2019
Montreal hospital to spend $4.5 million on security upgrades
A range options for new construction and renovation offer flexibility, cost efficiency and easy installation
9/30/2019
Tips for medical device cybersecurity
Device cybersecurity called the biggest challenge hospitals face today
9/27/2019
Wyoming hospital cuts services because of hacker attack
Campbell County Memorial Hospital, a 90-bed hospital was still operating
9/24/2019
Hospital employee killed after Ohio man crashes truck into ER
The medical center was closed due to structural damage
9/19/2019
Cybersecurity still possible on a tight budget
A good information security plan can be affordable
9/19/2019
N.J. hospital administrator charged with bringing gun onto grounds without permission
The incident occurred during an 18-month reform plan instituted after an outside consultant found widespread problems at New Jersey's psychiatric hospitals
9/18/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Delayed egress locks
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for delayed egress locks
9/18/2019
Blockchain technology in healthcare market to hit $1.6 billion by 2025
Healthcare organizations continue to be the subject of attacks by hackers seeking access to patient data for resale on the black market
9/18/2019
Dog to join Washington hospital security staff
The canine officer was added to help deter violence
9/13/2019
Key steps to boosting facility security
Focusing on assessment, specification and implementation allows managers can streamline installation and enhance access control
9/13/2019
Report: Healthcare devices are becoming more vulnerable to cyberattack
Forty percent of the devices medical professional are using are IoT devices
9/11/2019
Children's mental health facility designed for connecting with nature
The Reach Out Centre for Kids focuses on the link between natural development and the close relationships children share with the living, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
9/10/2019
Cybersecurity responsibility shared by entire healthcare supply chain
Increased use of connected medical devices and software and wireless technology have made health systems more vulnerable
9/9/2019
Former Georgia hospital security director charged with stealing guns, money
Security director at DeKalb Medical accused of stealing more than 90 guns, $20,000
9/6/2019
Finding security solutions in healthcare spaces
More facilities are transitioning from traditional keys to smart technology
9/5/2019
Woman assaults security officer while trying to abduct child at Pa. hospital
The patient at Lancaster General Hospital took a 4-year-old from her mother
9/5/2019
Shoddy IT infrastructure invites hackers
Hackers are attracted to hospitals with rapid adoption of IT
9/5/2019
Securing patients' medical information
Unless your staff is trained and vigilant, all your security precautions might be for nothing
9/4/2019
Healthcare industry accounts for 70 percent of occupational violence
Nurses and other healthcare workers are more likely to face workplace violence than police officers and prison guards
9/3/2019
Tips for hiring healthcare cybersecurity pros
Cybersecurity requires people from all backgrounds and majors
9/3/2019
