Security - April 2017
Healthcare facility design can support security
Healthcare organizations are urged to focus on security in facility design and planning
4/28/2017
Montana healthcare facility reviews security after fire
Surgeon’s home was destroyed by a disgruntled former patient
4/27/2017
Maintaining security systems during a merger
Because of the disorder that accompanies a merger or acquisition, healthcare facilities can be more vulnerable to security risks
4/21/2017
Ohio hospital asked to increase video monitoring after attempted rape of patient
Patient was attacked in psychiatric unit of ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital
4/20/2017
Ignoring access management challenges can be expensive
Healthcare facilities should not rely on manual processes
4/20/2017
Wireless access control offers range of potential benefits
Cost and ease of installation could benefit healthcare facilities
4/19/2017
CMS urges action on required emergency exercises
Medical facilities warned not to wait until fall to implement new emergency preparedness rule
4/10/2017
Healthcare facility hacked by ex-employee using two-year-old credentials
Justice Department charged man with one count each of felony hacking and wire fraud
4/7/2017
Aligning healthcare information security with physical safety
Dual security concerns involve different departments with different roles and responsibilities
4/6/2017
Wireless cabinet locks facilitate hospital security
Managers need efficient ways to secure medical cabinets
4/5/2017
Security at nursing home where sex assault occurred called 'non-existant'
Residents of nursing home in Buffalo, N.Y., were unaware convicted sex offender lived there
4/3/2017