Articles Tagged with ''hospital security''

When It’s Time for a Holistic Hospital Security Assessment

November 22, 2011

Getting a physical can do wonders for people and hospitals. William Nesbitt, CPP, president of Security Management Services International, Inc., has great advice on his Web site http://www.smsiinc.com.

Complexities Arise in Preventing Infant Abductions

November 22, 2011

The rarest of incidents, infant abductions from hospital and healthcare facilities can cause cascading tragedies to families and facilities.

News - Healthcare/Hospitals/Pharma/Medical Centers - November 2011

November 1, 2011

Read the latest news about security in healthcare.

Technology at Work - Healthcare/Hospitals/Pharma/Medical Centers - November 2011

November 1, 2011

Read about the latest technology at work in health care.

Advancing the University of Colorado Hospital’s Security Program

October 18, 2011

The University of Colorado Hospital, located east of Denver in Aurora, CO, is one of the leading hospitals in the nation. In 2011, UCH was ranked as the best hospital in the Denver metropolitan area and in the top 10 nationally for Best Medical Schools: Primary Care by US News and World Report.

Healthcare Information Under Attack

Medical Identity Theft a Growing Problem

Hospital Security Reports Identity Theft Expanding

October 6, 2011

Medical identify theft is the fastest-growing form of identity theft, affecting 1.42 million Americans in 2010.

10 Door Opening Issues in Hospitals

Matthew Conrad

September 13, 2011

According to “Joint Commission Perspectives,” a 2009 survey revealed that the most common types of Joint Commission standards citations given to hospitals were for Life Safety Code violations. In fact, Life Safety Code-related violations were the first, second, fourth and sixth most frequently cited, includinf failure to maintain an egress as well as failing to to protect people from smoke and fire (source: Joint Commission Perspectives). These findings are likely in part to be the result of The Joint Commissions’ increased focus in this area and the addition of Life Safety specialists to the inspection team.

HIPAA Compliance Help in a Reader

July 19, 2011

Many HIPAA compliant hospitals are still looking for ways to enhance the security of their records.

Most Hospitals Better Prepared for Disasters

May 12, 2011

More than 76 percent that are part of the National Hospital Preparedness Program met 90 percent or more of measures for all-hazards preparedness in 2009, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced

Local Disasters Pressure Hospitals

Hospitals Mainly Prepared for Big Disasters, according to a Just-released Survey

Emergency Response Plan Essential

March 30, 2011

Natural disasters, epidemics, or pandemics, and biological accidents or attacks are better covered, but significantly fewer hospitals had plans for nuclear or radiological accidents or attacks. Full report available to Bloggers.

OSHA fines grab headlines, but most compliance issues start with everyday operational gaps: missed protocols, unsecured areas, or slow response. Learn how emerging technologies & AI can be leveraged towards a more proactive model of compliance.

Security teams have never had more visibility. We’ll explore how a new decision layer is helping security teams move from detection to decision. Turn alerts into decision-ready context, reducing reliance on manual triage and enabling faster action.