Patient Safety

Read: Man Dies After Jumping Out 5th Floor Window at Crouse Hospital

Man Dies After Jumping Out 5th Floor Window at Crouse Hospital

The incident is not being treated as a criminal investigation as police believe the man jumped with the intent to commit suicide.

Read: USC President Resigns, Replacement Named Amid Gynecologist Scandal

USC President Resigns, Replacement Named Amid Gynecologist Scandal

Max Nikias will move into the role of president emeritus and life trustee, a decision that has been highly criticized by many.

Read: How Hospitals Can Manage Patient Surges Using Social Media

How Hospitals Can Manage Patient Surges Using Social Media

Here’s how hospitals can keep track of breaking incidents in their communities so they can provide appropriate treatment and security during patient surges.

Read: 10 Former Students Sue Ohio State over Doctor Sex Abuse

10 Former Students Sue Ohio State over Doctor Sex Abuse

This is now the third lawsuit filed against Ohio State, claiming school officials knew of continued sexual abuse by former team doctor Richard Strauss.

Read: 51 More Women File Lawsuits Against USC, Former Gynecologist

51 More Women File Lawsuits Against USC, Former Gynecologist

More than 225 women have filed lawsuits against the former doctor and USC, claiming the school mishandled and ignored allegations of sexual abuse.

Read: AP: Western State Hospital Put Patients, Staff at Risk for Years

AP: Western State Hospital Put Patients, Staff at Risk for Years

A recent federal inspection supports claims that Western State Hospital in Lakewood, Wash., neglected patients for years and punished staff for speaking out.

Read: Warm and Welcoming vs. Safe and Secure: How Intelligent Patient Visitor Management Creates a Memorable Patient Experience without Sacrificing Security

Warm and Welcoming vs. Safe and Secure: How Intelligent Patient Visitor Management Creates a Memorable Patient Experience without Sacrificing Security

Join HID Global’s healthcare experts to discuss why intelligent patient visitor management is the solution to finding the balance between customer experience and security and safety.

Read: Nurse Allegedly Injected Air into Patients’ Bloodstreams, Killing 1

Nurse Allegedly Injected Air into Patients’ Bloodstreams, Killing 1

A former Owen Heart Hospital nurse was indicted June 21 on one count of murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Read: Senior Living Facility Praises Princeton Identity’s Iris Recognition Technology

Senior Living Facility Praises Princeton Identity’s Iris Recognition Technology

Residents at Brevillier Village in Erie, Penn., can use Princeton Identity’s iris recognition software to unlock exterior doors to exit the building.

Read: 1 Killed, 12 Injured in Gatesville Hospital Explosion

1 Killed, 12 Injured in Gatesville Hospital Explosion

Patients at Coryell Memorial Healthcare System were evacuated after an explosion at a construction site caused a partial building collapse and cut off power to the hospital.

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