Security - August 2019
Safety issues at Florida VA hospital linked to patient suicide
Cameras the hospital was required to have on the unit for patient safety reasons hadn't worked in three years
8/30/2019
South Bend hospital police named best in the state
The Memorial Hospital police department started five years ago with eight officers and has grown to 15
8/29/2019
Balancing security and access in healthcare facilities
Certain challenges are unique to healthcare facilities
8/28/2019
Security catches woman trying to kidnap toddler from N.Y. hospital
The suspect allegedly took a stroller with a two-year-old inside and fled St. Joseph’s Hospital
8/23/2019
Rhode Island hospital employees to get panic buttons
Contract with Our Lady of Fatima Hospital addresses concerns around safety
8/23/2019
Massachusetts hospital deploys security video management software
Massachusetts General Hospital has 1,300 security cameras recording around the clock
8/23/2019
Massachusetts hospital integrates security camera system
System reviews and monitors more than 1,000 security cameras
8/20/2019
Wyoming Medical Center upgrades security after shooting
A man who opened fire inside of Wyoming Medical Center in March
8/16/2019
Three trending security technologies
Drones, robots and advanced access control changing facilities management
8/15/2019
Security changes causing concern at Fla. hospital
JFK Medical Center in Atlantis removing medical detectors, police
8/14/2019
Digital footprints boost safety for newborns
California hospital captures high-resolution images for better identification
8/13/2019
Wash. hospital adds dog to its security force
Tacoma General Hospital security dog expected to prevent assaults, help patients
8/12/2019
What do you know about hospital security?
Campus Safety Magazine offers a quiz on their website
8/12/2019
Tips to keep long-term care facilities safe
Younger people with serious mental illness getting treatment in senior living and care settings is contributing to an increase in violence
8/9/2019
N.C. hospital goes on lockdown after patient says they opened envelope with white, powdery substance
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital lifted lockdown after testing substance
8/7/2019
Healthcare facilities need preparation to avoid a cyberattack
A strong, flexible game plan is crucial
8/7/2019
Healthcare facilities in Portugal test 'panic buttons' for staff
The devices send a rapid message indicating danger
8/2/2019
Ransomware can put healthcare providers — and patients — in critical condition
Ransomware attacks have been numerous in hospitals and other health facilities recently, and the consequences can be dire
8/1/2019
