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Putting the pride into healthcare security officer training

Training for healthcare security officers needs to be standardized to ensure staff and patient safety.

August 8, 2023

Huntsville Hospital Health Systems' P.R.I.D.E Academy standardizes its hospital security officer training with certifications and de-escalation.

Experts warn of healthcare sector cybersecurity risks

Security Staff

March 21, 2023

The healthcare sector continues to face a significant increase in cybersecurity threats putting patients’ lives and personal data at risk.

45% of IT healthcare professionals say ransomware impairs patient care

Security Staff

January 25, 2023

One in five surveyed say ransomware attacks had an adverse impact on patient mortality rates in a study from Censinet and the Ponemon Institute.

Access control considerations for healthcare settings

Security Staff

April 8, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of security technologies and touchless solutions, according to the 2022 Health Care Trends Report from Allegion. Electronic access control plays a large role in hospital environments.

53% of hospital IoT devices have security vulnerabilities

Madeline Lauver

February 10, 2022

The State of Healthcare IoT Device Security 2022 report shows cybersecurity professionals how to best protect IoT devices in healthcare environments.

4 common cybersecurity flaws in healthcare organizations

Hoala Greevy

January 18, 2022

Cybersecurity training, two-factor authentication, updating communication strategies and developing an attack strategy can help healthcare organizations bolster their cybersecurity strategy.

Patient care can garner extra value with video surveillance and artificial intelligence in the healthcare setting

AI moves beyond physical security to patient care

Dr. Harro Stokman

February 28, 2021

Repurposing video surveillance and artificial intelligence and analytics traditionally used for security initiatives within the healthcare space can increase positive patient interactions and bring additional value to your current electronic physical security solutions.

CoxHealth public safety team adds K-9 officers

December 8, 2020

CoxHealth’s Public Safety and Security team has added K-9 officers Hugo and Ackley, both registered German Shepherds, who will begin making patrols at Cox South and Cox North in the coming weeks.

Health agencies are gathering data to combat COVID-19: Here’s why that might be a problem and what to do about it

Thomas F. Kelly

August 21, 2020

After months of social distancing, the coronavirus remains a serious public health challenge. As states across the country devise plans to reopen their local economies, government agencies and private healthcare providers are hungry for reliable data.

Smart Card Uses Continue to Expand Across Sectors

The future of ID management in healthcare

Brooke Grigsby

June 23, 2020

Hospitals are where people go to seek treatment, recover, and address critical injuries. It is the place where doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers devote themselves to helping people who need medical attention. In addition to this critical focus, a hospital also has to protect against unauthorized access, theft of medications or sensitive patient information, and guard against workplace violence, which affects hospitals more than other industries. At the same time, they must maintain a level of accessibility and openness, which presents difficulties as it relates to security.