Safety and Security
SECURITY
AHA will host a joint webinar Jan. 17 on key ways to protect patients and staff.
OPERATIONS
Leaders from Orlando Health say mass casualty drills helped them prepare for the unthinkable.
NEWS
Also this week: Updates from the Joint Commission and EPA on health care safety.
SAFETY
Has your hospital implemented fall-prevention initiatives in the past year?.
NEWS
Also this week: WHO's surgical site-infection prevention guidelines touch on physical environment.
SECURITY
The American Hospital Association initiative directs hospitals on where to find help to combat violence.
INSIDE HFM
A few ideas for finding help with hospital safety.
INTERVIEW
Health care security expert Thomas Smith advises hospitals on how to get security right.
NEWS
Also this week: ASHE names new executive director and CMS funds patient safety improvements.