Focus: Security

How to maintain security devices

Diligence is key to protecting equipment from damage and loss

Healthcare facilities must be diligent when maintaining residential security devices, according to an article on the McKnight's Long-term Care News website.

The first step is to determine the essential tasks and their frequency. For instance, alert-based resident security systems should be tested when “stressed.”

Checking in with the people using them most is also an important part of device maintenance.

A dead battery is the most common problem with security devices. Performing regular en masse battery replacements on all devices can avoid problems.

Read the article.

March 5, 2019

Topic Area: Security

Recent Posts

Deferred Maintenance: 5 Critical Issues

Managers face challenges in keeping facilities and systems safe and reliable. Here are five insights to help the effort.

AdventHealth Parker Breaks Ground on $300 Million Expansion Project

Construction is expected to begin in February 2025, with plans to care for the first patient by February 2027.

HHS Proposes Changes to HIPAA Security Rule to Enhance Cybersecurity

The proposed changes would enhance cybersecurity protections for electronic protected health information.

Navigating the Healthcare Real Estate Landscape in 2025

Balancing cost-optimization with the need to expand facilities to meet patient care demands and location of facilities impacting employee sentiment are two key trends.

UI Health Care Acquires 20 Mission Cancer + Blood Clinics in Iowa

Mission’s assets were officially purchased on December 31, 2024.

FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Job Board ‐ Available Jobs

Lead Engineer l Eneration »