Articles Tagged with ''IAHSS''

Geisinger earns program of distinction award from IAHSS

Geisinger Medical Center receives Program of Distinction award

August 19, 2021

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. received the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Program of Distinction designation.

IAHSS Foundation Recognizes Exceptional Achievements in Healthcare Security

July 9, 2019

Several hospital security programs were recognized at the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Foundation's Annual
Recognition Banquet.

IAHSS Announces New Guideline - Firearms in the Healthcare Security Program

February 4, 2019

The International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) has released a new industry guideline: “Firearms in the Healthcare Security Program” under the category of “Security Department Operations”.

IAHSS Announces New Board Members

November 6, 2016

The International Association for Health Security and Safety (IAHSS) announced its new 2017 board members.

Survey Reveals Violence in Hospitals A Growing Public Health Concern

June 12, 2014

According to the 2014 Healthcare Crime Survey, commissioned by the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety Foundation (IHSSFoundation), heavy violent crimes have spiraled up from 2012 to 2013.

IAHSS President: Access Control a Growing Issue for Healthcare Facilities

November 15, 2013

As healthcare security leaders endeavor to ensure the safety of employees, patients and their visitors, tightened surveillance and access is a growing trend, and the need has been met with the integration of new technology, including advanced security cameras, biometrics and fingerprint readers.

2012 Healthcare Crime Survey Notes Drastic Climb in Crime Rates

January 25, 2013

20,515 crimes within healthcare facilities were reported in 2012, which is a 5,524-crime increase over 2010.

In ‘Denial’ Over Violence? IAHSS Keynoter Suggests ‘Yes’

Bill Zalud

December 7, 2012

Most hospitals and their employees have seen the impact of violence in society, especially when victims enter emergency departments or trauma centers.

Bill Zalud

December 6, 2012

Healthcare security and safety executives have more in common than they have differences and share more of their core mission than enterprise security leaders serving other industries.

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How Awareness Stops Negligence, Prevents Workplace Violence in Healthcare

June 26, 2012

An exclusive report from Security magazine from the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) and Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Workplace Violence Prevention Summit.

ON DEMAND: Business-impacting events such as severe weather, man-made disasters, and supply chain disruption are increasing in frequency and making impacts around the globe.

In today's rapidly evolving security landscape, organizations face an ever-growing array of disruptive events, security threats and risks. Traditional reactive approaches to security intelligence often leave businesses vulnerable and ill-prepared to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats that could impact the safety of their people, facilities or operations.