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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

IAHSS Annual Conference To Be Held May 22-25

April 26, 2011

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The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) announces that its annual general membership meeting (AGM) will take place this year in Toronto, May 22-25.

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Security Magazine

2020 August

This month in Security magazine, we examine how physical security leaders are being propelled into a unique position of revenue preservers and risk managers for their businesses. In addition, we profile Scott Ashworth, Director of Security for Atlanta United. Also, security leaders discuss how to develop cybersecurity careers, election security, data protection strategies, measuring and reporting security operations maturity and more!

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