Safety and Security
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERIES
Terrebonne General’s facilities team was part of a collaborative effort to relocate patients in the aftermath of the devastating hurricane..
FIELD REPORT: MAINTENANCE
Ice melting system at an Ohio facility keeps entrances clear of ice and snow during cold months .
OPERATIONS
Two health care facilities leaders weigh in on best practices for organizations welcoming staff back into the physical environment.
SAFETY
A simple but innovative device eliminated a ligature risk at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.
COVER STORY
The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety reference has been revised for emerging areas in health care facilities.
SAFETY
A recent study from The Joint Commission measured effective strategies to reduce risk of patient self-harm.
ADVOCACY ADVISER
Keep risk assessment tools handy when adapting the physical environment to meet urgent needs.
TECHNOLOGY
An increase in cyberattacks has added greater challenge to hospitals experiencing COVID-19 patient surges .
SECURITY
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital invests in security technology to protect patients.
INTERVIEW
Health care safety and security expert Thomas A. Smith discusses his work in the field.