Safety and Security

CODES & STANDARDS
Standard for fire and emergency incident reporting reopens for public comment.
COMPLIANCE ADVISER
Health care facilities developing fall protection programs and policies need to start with OSHA requirements .
TECHNOLOGY
Automated system reduces traffic congestion while providing valuable traffic data and added security.
COMPLIANCE ADVISER
Three steps to create proactive line of communication across departments .
SECURITY
Measuring caregivers' rates of exposure to patient aggression could inform intervention strategies, study finds.
DESIGN
Visibility has a direct impact on incident response times, study shows.
ENVIRONMENT OF CARE
Automation and future-proofed installation pays dividends in the long run and short term alike.
SAFETY
Backed by system-level leadership, a coalition of clinical and operation staff developed a comprehensive approach to combatting workplace violence.
FIELD REPORT: SECURITY
Threat detection system helps hospital staff intercept suspicious implements and offers peace of mind.
TECHNOLOGY
Accessible solution streamlines emergency response procedure for hospital employees.