Safety and Security
SECURITY
Updated violence prevention standards prompt new thinking and resources to mitigate risk.
SECURITY
Evaluating health care workplace violence programs to meet new prevention standards.
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 .