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After thoughtful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to indefinitely postpone the Campus Safety Magazine. We appreciate the support and engagement of the Campus Safety Magazine community and thank all those who have contributed to the program over the years.

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Elopements Emergency Room Violence Patient Escapes Patient Safety Psychiatric Patients Rape Sexual Assault Video Surveillance
Prosecutors say the suspect was in the Boston Medical Center emergency room awaiting a psychiatric evaluation and was supposed to be under constant supervision. Boston hospital, patient safety, rape allegations

Boston Man Accused of Raping Fellow Patient in Hospital Emergency Room

Prosecutors say the suspect was in the Boston Medical Center emergency room awaiting a psychiatric evaluation and was…

News January 8
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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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Patient Trapped on Roof of Illinois Hospital Dies of Hypothermia, Vista East Medical Center, Chelsea Adolphus, American Healthcare Systems

Patient Trapped on Roof of Illinois Hospital Dies of Hypothermia

The coroner has called on American Healthcare Systems to be held accountable to provide safe, quality medical care.

News January 29
Autism Campus Police De-escalation Mental Health Patient Escapes Patient Safety Restraints Security Officers Students with Disabilities Training Use of Force
How to Care for Patients with Autism, ASD, hospital security, autism spectrum disorder, security officers, security

How to Care for Patients with Autism

Individuals with autism have unique care needs. Here’s how medical providers, security officers, families, and caregivers can work…

Insights August 8
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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
Elderly Patients Elopements IAHSS Mental Health Missing Patients Patient Escapes Patient Safety
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, hospital security, security officers, workplace violence

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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U of U Health Security Officer Escaped Patient

U of U Health Security Officer Dragged by Vehicle Stolen by Escaped Patient

The patient's family said they pushed to have him sedated as he had been experiencing symptoms of psychosis.

News April 10
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Inmate Escapes Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital; Authorities Search the Richmond Area

Inmate patient Naseem Roulack walked out of Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital on Saturday, wearing a gray t-shirt…

News August 14