Here’s a roundup of some of the workplace violence incidents that have happened at U.S. hospitals this month. In Oregon, an agitated man pointed a gun at a Salem Hospital security officer on August 11 ...

Security’s purpose in a modern hospital is to protect people while preserving dignity, calm, and clinical flow. That starts at the front door. A welcoming, consistent check-in sets expectations, ...

Hospitals should be safe places, but they're becoming battlegrounds. Take the tragic case at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland when a security guard rushed in to fill a gap due to staff ...

Some hospital security professionals believe that the term “customer service” only applies to individuals outside of their organization, such as patients, family members and visitors. However, there ...

Asimily’s report reflects that a significant number of US hospitals struggle with sufficient visibility process management of ...

Maintaining a safe and secure environment is paramount in healthcare facilities where providers have a responsibility to protect patients and visitors from significant physical threats. Hospital ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital is launching a new K-9 program. Hospital leaders say it will enhance security and safety across the facility. Under the program, ...

Hospital safety is under close scrutiny following a pair of incidents at Pennsylvania hospitals — including the hostage crisis at UPMC Memorial Hospital that resulted in the death of the gunman and a ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - There are several upgraded security features at Huntsville Hospital, aimed at keeping patients and employees safe. The hospital recently improved its facial recognition and ...

PILOT PROGRAM. TOM. YEAH, JERRY. THIS PILOT PROGRAM ACTUALLY IS SOMETHING THAT WAS IN THE WORKS PRIOR TO THAT INCIDENT BACK IN FEBRUARY, BUT WE LEARNED TODAY THAT THESE DEVICES WILL BE USED IN A ...

Hospital security often involves dealing with life-or-death situations, but sometimes ill-advised policies create unneeded obstacles. One security officer found himself tasked with enforcing a ...