With the recently passed Higher Education Opportunity Act, campus fire safety programs are in the public spotlight. Now is the time for colleges and universities to improve their reporting procedures and upgrade their fire safety solutions.
As corporate director of protective services at OhioHealth healthcare system, one of FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” Charles Smith has transformed his department by uniting security teams from the five hospitals under his leadership into one organization.
As bullying incidents onboard school buses become increasingly common, experts on the subject discuss its scarring effects and offer strategic approaches for drivers, while school officials disclose how their districts are working to curtail this problem.
In the first two installments of our three-part series on NFPA and NIMS compliance, CS readers learned the importance of understanding the applicable codes and how to start creating their emergency/disaster management plans. This last installment shows you how to compile this information into a fully viable program.
Both recipients of the 2007 Campus Safety Director of the Year Awards knew it was time to give their departments a fresh start. From changing their agencies’ images to implementing new technology – and everything in between – Bonnie Michelman of Massachusetts General Hospital and David Rivero of the University of Miami had what it takes to put their agencies back on track.
Southwest Washington Medical Center’s Security Compliance Officer Christopher Paidhrin not only deals with all aspects of IT security, but also the physical protection of this large campus. Here, he discusses how he is able to keep this award-winning hospital protected from intruders, as well as HIPAA and Joint Commission compliant.
Forsyth Medical Center’s Director of Public Safety Tony Potter describes the impressive overhaul his department has undergone to address the facility’s expansion plans and evolving security concerns.
Comprehensive personnel training and early adoption of technology prove to be an effective combination at a suburban Chicago medical campus.