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Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

Brooklyn Methodist Hospital: Man Armed with Broken Piece of Toilet Fatally Shot by Police

The man cut himself with the jagged piece of toilet and locked himself in a room with another…

News January 12
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M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center Security Officer Andrea Merrell died two days after an altercation with a patient who had eloped from the emergency department. Jonathan Chet Winch, security officer death, hospital security

Minnesota Security Officer Dies Following Christmas Day Incident at M Health Fairview

M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center Security Officer Andrea Merrell died two days after an altercation with a…

News January 6
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Top Hospital Campus Safety Stories from 2025: Measles and Assaults on Nurses, Security Officers

Here are the most-read hospital Campus Safety stories from this year.

Insights December 30
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Humber River Hospital

Car Parked Outside Humber River Hospital for 3 Days Had Dead Body Inside

Toronto Police responded to the hospital two days before the body was found to investigate a bomb threat…

News December 22
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A new study reveals the widespread exposure of medical professionals' personal information online, increasing their vulnerability to stalking, harassment, and other threats. doctor personal data exposure, people search sites, data broker sites, executive protection, UnitedHealthcare, Brian Johnson

Over 70% of Doctors Have Personal Data Exposed on People Search Sites

A new study reveals the widespread exposure of medical professionals' personal information online, increasing their vulnerability to stalking,…

News December 10
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A security officer at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford was arrested for leaving an untraceable ghost gun unattended in his backpack. Kamar Camby, privately made firearms (PMFs)

Security Officer Arrested for Leaving Ghost Gun Unattended at Connecticut Hospital

A security officer at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford was arrested for leaving an untraceable ghost gun unattended…

News December 3
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10 Most Common Hospital Emergency Codes and Their Meanings

Since this article was originally published, six more states now recommend color code standardization for hospital emergencies.

News December 3
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By implementing appropriate security measures, threat assessment protocols, and compliance-driven policies, healthcare organizations can promote safer environments that lead to greater patient satisfaction, reduce medical errors, and improve staff retention. OSHA, Joint Commission

How Proactive Security Management Improves Clinical Outcomes

By implementing appropriate security measures, threat assessment protocols, and compliance-driven policies, healthcare organizations can promote safer environments that…

Insights November 14
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From user-friendly check-in tools to real-time screening and electronic medical record integrations, these capabilities help hospitals enhance security, support staff, and deliver a welcoming experience for every visitor. Verkada, Derek Gunny

4 Visitor Management Features that Boost Hospital Security and Improve Visitor Experience

From user-friendly check-in tools to real-time screening and electronic medical record integrations, these capabilities help hospitals enhance security,…

Insights September 5
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