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Responding to Elderly Patient Elopement and Wandering: Part 2

Responding to Elderly Patient Elopement and Wandering: Part 2

Security technology and proper planning can help mitigate the risk of patient wandering and elopement, as well as…

Insights August 1
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Preventing Elderly Patient Wandering and Elopement: Part 1, security technology, Alzheimer's, dementia, patient safety, hospital security

Preventing Elderly Patient Wandering and Elopement: Part 1

The U.S. population is aging, and the number of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is skyrocketing. How…

Insights August 1
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How to Create a Successful Patient Watch Program

Appropriate staffing, training, collaboration and contract language are just some of the steps that will ensure the safety…

Insights July 12
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IAHSS Survey: Hospital Violent Crime Down, Simple Assault Up

The survey also found hospitals using threat management teams as part of security operations has increased significantly.

News December 1
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IAHSS President Constance ‘Connie’ Packard Dies

Packard served for 39 years at Boston Medical Center and was a long-term IAHSS member, leader, mentor, and…

News September 7
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IAHSS and IAHSS Foundation Offices Have Moved

IAHSS’ new office is now located in Schaumburg, Illinois.

News June 1
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There’s Still Is Time to Take the IAHSS Foundation 2023 Crime Survey!

The deadline to complete this year's crime survey has been extended.

News April 26
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Test Your Hospital Safety and Security Knowledge with These 9 Questions

Healthcare workers are being assaulted at record rates and hospitals are losing millions to ransomware. Do you know…

News August 8
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Call for Presentations for 2023 IAHSS Annual Conference, Nashville

Session ideas for next year’s IAHSS conference are due August 19.

Press Releases August 1
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