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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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Healthcare Duress Alert

5 Healthcare Duress Alert Trends from 2025

New healthcare duress alert data from CENTEGIX shows when and where workplace violence incidents are impacting hospital staff.

Insights January 27
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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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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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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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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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A new study reveals a 13.4% surge in emergency department mortality rates at private equity-owned U.S. hospitals, highlighting the detrimental impact of profit-driven staffing and salary cuts. Harvard Medical School, University of Pittsburgh, University of Chicago

Patient Death Rates Surge in Private Equity-Owned Hospitals, Study Reveals

A new study reveals a 13.4% surge in emergency department mortality rates at private equity-owned U.S. hospitals, highlighting…

News September 26
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Over 308 videos and images were recovered, depicting numerous individuals using Memorial Hermann’s bathrooms. Robert Pinon Shrader, hidden cameras, former hospital employee, invasive video recording, Texas hospital

Former Hospital Employee Arrested for Invasive Video Recording at Texas Hospital

Over 300 videos and images were recovered, depicting numerous individuals using Memorial Hermann’s bathrooms.

News September 4
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Healthcare facilities implementing AI-powered security systems report significant improvements in patient safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance while addressing critical staffing shortages. artificial intelligence, healthcare operations, patient safety, operational efficiency, AI analytics

AI-Powered Security Systems in Healthcare: How Artificial Intelligence Transforms Hospital Safety and Operations

Healthcare facilities implementing AI-powered security systems report significant improvements in patient safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance while…

Insights September 4