Hospital Safety

Read: Officers Cleared in Bakersfield Heart Hospital Shooting

Officers Cleared in Bakersfield Heart Hospital Shooting

An investigation cleared the two officers of wrongdoing after they fired six rounds at a man who shot through a glass door with a rifle and entered the hospital.

Read: ER Doctors’ Poll: 90 Percent of Hospitals Not Prepared for Mass Tragedies

ER Doctors’ Poll: 90 Percent of Hospitals Not Prepared for Mass Tragedies

Nine out of 10 respondents also said their hospital lacks adequate stockpiles of critical medications necessary for major disasters.

Read: Man Impersonates Nurse at UPMC, Responds to Medical Emergencies

Man Impersonates Nurse at UPMC, Responds to Medical Emergencies

The man allegedly responded to medical emergencies with the Rapid Response Team at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Read: 16 Features of Effective Hospital-Police Partnerships

16 Features of Effective Hospital-Police Partnerships

These features serve as a useful checklist for hospital officials evaluating their relationships with local law enforcement agencies.

Read: Drones Delivering Blood Could Be New Healthcare Trend in U.S.

Drones Delivering Blood Could Be New Healthcare Trend in U.S.

The FAA is currently reviewing over 150 proposals requesting the use of drones for medical supply delivery and will approve ten projects by May 7.

Read: West L.A. Veterans Affairs Office Opens Parking Lot to Homeless Vets

West L.A. Veterans Affairs Office Opens Parking Lot to Homeless Vets

There are an estimated 4,500 homeless veterans in the Los Angeles area and approximately half live and sleep in their cars.

Read: Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Mandatory at All Calif. Hospitals

Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Mandatory at All Calif. Hospitals

The new mandate requires all acute-care hospitals and skilled-nursing facilities in California to have comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans.

Read: Joint Commission: 7 Ways to Prevent Workplace Violence in Healthcare Without Adding Security

Joint Commission: 7 Ways to Prevent Workplace Violence in Healthcare Without Adding Security

Implementing certain policies and procedures at your hospital can make a big impact on workplace violence prevention efforts.

Read: Conditions of Minn. State Hospitals Reach Crisis Point, Officials Say

Conditions of Minn. State Hospitals Reach Crisis Point, Officials Say

Officials are facing a backlog of tens of millions of dollars worth of renovations at the state-operated health facilities.

Read: Video: Woman Attacked by Patient at Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn

Video: Woman Attacked by Patient at Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn

The 19-year-old woman filed a civil complaint against Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn, claiming she was attacked because she is Muslim and the hospital failed to protect her.

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