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Bonnie Michelman, the recipient of the 2021 SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, is the executive director of police, security and outside services at Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General) and for Mass General Brigham Corporation. She also serves as the board president of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Foundation and has held a wide variety of leadership roles in the security industry.

Responding to an increase in patient assaults on hospital staff, the Cox Medical Center Branson has implemented panic buttons in the Missouri hospital.

At HCA Healthcare, Kat Kemper, Director of Physical Security, has built the enterprise security program from the ground up, developing and implementing physical security measures to support patient care, privacy and overall security goals.

Security risks to medical supplies, along with asset-tracking and other physical security systems can be safeguarded with a three-tiered security-by-design strategy.

According to a new report, cybercriminals are shifting the targets away from hospitals toward outpatient facilities and connected associates.

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

De-escalation is a key frontline security strategy in a range of situations, from hospitals to retail settings to office environments. Many sectors, such as travel and airlines, healthcare facilities, retail and more, have seen an increase in agitated behavior or violent incidents in recent years, some spawned from tensions rising regarding mask mandates and COVID-19 protocols. Here, we take a look at de-escalation strategies and training that security leaders can implement within their organizations to keep security, staff and visitors safe.

The Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado has hired soon-to-be-retired Mesa County Sheriff Matt Lewis as Director of Safety and Security. 

MarinHealth Medical Center in Northern California installs an intercom system throughout its $535 million expanded facility for added safety, security and emergency communications.