Safety

Fire Breaks Out at Chino Valley Medical Center, Prompting Evacuations

The fire was contained and extinguished without any injuries to occupants or firefighters.

12/12/2024

Allina Health Facing Fines Over Incidents of Workplace Violence

Nurses report escalating violence, with injuries including concussions and physical assaults.

12/11/2024

Western Washington Healthcare Facilities Recover from 'Bomb Cyclone'

Backup power and advanced prep are critical to weathering winter storms.

11/27/2024

Geisinger Finds Success with Violence Prevention Efforts

Their safety measures included training staff in de-escalation, active-shooter response drills and equipping 6,000 employees with duress notification badges.

11/20/2024

AHA and FBI Partner to Mitigate Targeted Violence in Healthcare

Both organizations are creating new resources for addressing the escalating threat of targeted violence.

11/6/2024

Shots Fired Inside Kentucky Hospital

A police officer shot the alleged gunman once, hitting him.

10/30/2024

Barrier Management: Strategies and Tactics

To ensure the compliance and performance of barriers in their facilities, managers need to take ownership of their rated barriers.

10/28/2024

How Healthcare Facilities Can Prepare for All Types of Emergencies

With myriad emergencies being faced daily, healthcare facilities can prepare themselves ahead of time with training and planning.

10/25/2024

New Technologies for Patient Safety

Integrating digital systems can pave the way to improve inventory management and security.

10/21/2024

Riot Breaks Out at Riverview Behavioral Health in Arkansas

Three adolescent male patients were taken into police custody for allegedly inciting the riot.

10/16/2024

Design Choices to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls

It is possible to create aesthetically pleasing spaces with hazards in mind.

10/15/2024

Nearby Explosion Damages Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in Nebraska

No major injuries to patients or employees were reported.

10/10/2024

Disorderly Patient with Drugs Arrested at Brandon Regional Health Centre

The patient was found to be in possession of 7.5 ounces of cocaine.

10/9/2024

Hurricane Helene Forces Unicoi County Hospital to Evacuate

A helicopter was called in alongside the Tennessee National Guard to help complete the evacuation.

10/2/2024

Nursing Home Residents Evacuated as Hurricane Helene Hits

At least 26 nursing homes and 43 assisted living facilities have evacuated the area.

10/1/2024

Addressing Workplace Violence in Healthcare with Reporting Systems

Reporting systems allow staff to document violent incidents and individuals.

9/25/2024

Power When It Counts: Emergency Power Strategies

Facility managers and technicians face myriad challenges in ensuring reliable emergency power for healthcare facilities.

9/23/2024

Effective Patient Safety Practices in Hospital Renovations

Before a renovation project can begin, designers need to consider the risks of having patients in house.

9/17/2024

Violence Against Staff Rises at Washington Children's Behavioral Health Hospital

The increase in staff assaults in early 2024 is more than double compared to 2023.

9/4/2024

Facility Management: First Line of Defense in Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare facility managers are cornerstones of emergency preparedness because they provide a foundation for a safe, effective response to crises.

8/12/2024

Environmental Rounds: A New Approach

Managers and others involved in environment of care safety tend to rely on outdated or ineffective inspection processes that result in repeated requests for improvement.

8/7/2024