Safety and Security
FIELD REPORT: MAINTENANCE
Ice melting system at an Ohio facility keeps entrances clear of ice and snow during cold months .
OPERATIONS
Two health care facilities leaders weigh in on best practices for organizations welcoming staff back into the physical environment.
SAFETY
A simple but innovative device eliminated a ligature risk at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.
COVER STORY
The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety reference has been revised for emerging areas in health care facilities.
SAFETY
A recent study from The Joint Commission measured effective strategies to reduce risk of patient self-harm.
ADVOCACY ADVISER
Keep risk assessment tools handy when adapting the physical environment to meet urgent needs.
TECHNOLOGY
An increase in cyberattacks has added greater challenge to hospitals experiencing COVID-19 patient surges .
SECURITY
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital invests in security technology to protect patients.
INTERVIEW
Health care safety and security expert Thomas A. Smith discusses his work in the field.
SECURITY
The latest edition includes new guidance on areas such as stand alone EDs, behavioral health units and more.