Security - March 2019
Winning stakeholder support for hospital security programs
If people aren’t familiar with a security department's value, ideas may not gain traction
3/28/2019
Manitoba wants to give hospital security guards power to intervene
Safety officers could detain people during violent incidents
3/26/2019
Perimeter security technologies can help to detect, deter problems
NFPA 730 includes guidance on the ‘Concentric Circles of Protection’
3/26/2019
Planning for an active shooter in physician offices
Offices need to plan for an active shooter the same way they’d prepare for any other potential emergency
3/25/2019
Health system backs bill to fight hospital violence
The CEO of Scripps Health voiced support for a California proposal
3/20/2019
Healthcare workers face violence 'epidemic'
Hospitals have to strike a balance between security concerns and accessible facilities
3/19/2019
Oregon hospitals restrict access after two gun-related incidents
One incident involves a patient shooting himself
3/18/2019
OSHA standard on preventing healthcare workplace violence gains support
Since being introduced in the House on Nov. 16, the bill has picked up an additional 16 co-sponsors for a total of 42
3/15/2019
Are opioids and workplace violence linked in healthcare?
The expansion of the healthcare Internet of Things creating challenges
3/15/2019
Long Island hospitals training armed security officers
Many hospitals are increasing security by hiring armed officers and installing cameras
3/14/2019
Healthcare design can support data security
Architects can help facilities overcome security challenges
3/12/2019
New NFPA Standard helps prepare for active shooters
The first standard for responding to an active shooter, NFPA 3000 includes requirements for high-risk facilities
3/12/2019
A hospital ransomware comes with lessons
In January of 2018, Hancock Health in Greenfield, Ind., was hit with a cyberattack from a criminal syndicate in Eastern Europe
3/12/2019
Doctor shot by patient at Florida VA hospital VA Medical Center
Employees say not all of the entrances at the hospital have metal detectors
3/11/2019
Workplace violence bill would require hospitals to meet OSHA safety standards
The bill includes design standards, such as using glass partitions at certain nurse stations
3/11/2019
Community Health System to pay $4.5M for HIPAA breach
System agreed to the settlement following a 2014 data breach
3/8/2019
Ontario hospital implements infant security program
Each newborn wears a light-weight, self-adjusting ankle band linked to an electronic tracking system
3/8/2019
Why the time is right to move your security platform to the cloud
The cloud is the next generation for security platforms as it offers an enhanced feature set while remaining relatively future proof
3/7/2019
Hospital security officers get creative to help patient with autism
Safety officers at Loyola University Medical Center are being praised for helping aggressive patient without using force
3/7/2019
OSHA affirms workplace violence citation against Pa. health facility
OSHA found at least 51 workplace violence incidents involving patients and staff in one year
3/5/2019
How to maintain security devices
Diligence is key to protecting equipment from damage and loss
3/5/2019
Partially burned medical records found outside Atlanta clinic
Hundreds of patient documents were found in a dumpster and others stored outside in shipping crates.
3/4/2019
Tips for hiring healthcare cybersecurity pros
Cybersecurity requires people from all backgrounds and majors
3/4/2019
Missouri healthcare system adds security officers
Initiative encourages security guards to integrate more fully into the care team
3/4/2019
'Safety Guy' builds legacy at Michigan hospital
Work includes everything from safeguarding patient and staff data to preventing surgical infections and workplace violence
3/1/2019
Safety at risk in ransomware attacks
More than 2,100 patient deaths per year are linked to data breaches at hospitals
3/1/2019
