Hospital Violence

Read: William Osler Health Mitigates Hospital Violence by Prioritizing Customer Service

William Osler Health Mitigates Hospital Violence by Prioritizing Customer Service

The Canadian health system’s public safety director has drawn from personal experiences in both hospital and non-hospital settings to improve customer service.

Read: Atlanta Hospital Shooting: 1 Killed, 4 Hurt at Northside Medical Midtown

Atlanta Hospital Shooting: 1 Killed, 4 Hurt at Northside Medical Midtown

The suspect was apprehended eight hours after he allegedly opened fire in the waiting room of an Atlanta medical facility.

Read: 30% of Nurses Want to Quit Profession Entirely, New Survey Finds

30% of Nurses Want to Quit Profession Entirely, New Survey Finds

The survey also asked nurses about the most effective ways to reduce stress, which included increased support staff and higher salaries.

Read: Part 1: The State of Healthcare Workplace Violence, De-Escalation Techniques, and Policy Must-Haves

Part 1: The State of Healthcare Workplace Violence, De-Escalation Techniques, and Policy Must-Haves

While hospital violence remains high, this threat management expert believes there is hope on the horizon due to new violence prevention standards.

Read: Hospitals Adopt Metrasens Weapons Detection at Accelerated Rate

Hospitals Adopt Metrasens Weapons Detection at Accelerated Rate

Metrasens has seen significant uptake in the technology from hospitals looking to protect employees from firearm and knife threats.

Read: 11 Predictions for Campus Safety and Security in 2023

11 Predictions for Campus Safety and Security in 2023

From compliance mandates and campus culture to cyber security and access control, practitioners and solutions providers give their predictions on where the industry is headed.

Read: Preventing Workplace Violence: Early Identification and Intervention Go a Long Way

Preventing Workplace Violence: Early Identification and Intervention Go a Long Way

Here are four things that organizations can consider to build or enhance a workplace violence prevention program.

Read: CMS Warns Hospitals to Prioritize Patient, Employee Security

CMS Warns Hospitals to Prioritize Patient, Employee Security

CMS’ policy on improving hospital patient and worker safety is effective immediately.

Read: Houlton Regional Hospital Creates Own 24/7 Security Force

Houlton Regional Hospital Creates Own 24/7 Security Force

Houlton Regional Hospital collaborated with another nearby hospital to establish its own force following an increase in security incidents.

Read: 2 Nurses Assaulted Every Hour in Q2 2022

2 Nurses Assaulted Every Hour in Q2 2022

Psychiatric units and emergency departments saw the highest number of assaults resulting in moderate to severe injuries.

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