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 ...

Despite the high stakes, many healthcare facilities still rely on outdated security systems that fail to address today’s threats. The result? Rising incidents of violence, theft, and operational ...

It was unexpected and unprovoked. Leelamma Lal, a 67 year-old nurse had been treating a patient who suddenly attacked her, fracturing every bone in her face and leaving Lal with the likelihood of ...

California recently proposed to mandate automated weapon detection devices at hospital checkpoints by 2027. While this might seem like a local initiative, the challenges it addresses—rising violence ...

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 ...

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, ...

All aspects of the global healthcare industry have been impacted by the pandemic and the digital transformation it accelerated; creating not only hospital security challenges but also, as noted in ...

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 ...