Here’s a roundup of some of the workplace violence incidents that have happened at U.S. hospitals this month. In Oregon, an agitated man pointed a gun at a Salem Hospital security officer on August 11 ...

Some hospital security professionals believe that the term “customer service” only applies to individuals outside of their organization, such as patients, family members and visitors. However, there ...

Security’s purpose in a modern hospital is to protect people while preserving dignity, calm, and clinical flow. That starts at the front door. A welcoming, consistent check-in sets expectations, ...

WHICH IS 30 YEARS OLD. WHAT A GIFT. WELL, A NEW GRANT AWARDED TO UNMC’S PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER WILL ALLOW THEM TO DEVELOP A THREAT TRAINING PLAN FOR HOSPITALS. THE GRANT WAS GIVEN THROUGH THE U.S.

Maintaining a safe and secure environment is paramount in healthcare facilities where providers have a responsibility to protect patients and visitors from significant physical threats. Hospital ...

Hospital safety is under close scrutiny following a pair of incidents at Pennsylvania hospitals — including the hostage crisis at UPMC Memorial Hospital that resulted in the death of the gunman and a ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital is launching a new K-9 program. Hospital leaders say it will enhance security and safety across the facility. Under the program, ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - There are several upgraded security features at Huntsville Hospital, aimed at keeping patients and employees safe. The hospital recently improved its facial recognition and ...

PILOT PROGRAM. TOM. YEAH, JERRY. THIS PILOT PROGRAM ACTUALLY IS SOMETHING THAT WAS IN THE WORKS PRIOR TO THAT INCIDENT BACK IN FEBRUARY, BUT WE LEARNED TODAY THAT THESE DEVICES WILL BE USED IN A ...