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Read: USC Doctor Continued Treating Students After Years of Abuse Allegations

USC Doctor Continued Treating Students After Years of Abuse Allegations

Former USC doctor George Tyndall has repeatedly been accused of making sexually explicit and racially discriminatory comments to patients during treatments.

Read: 16 Features of Effective Hospital-Police Partnerships

16 Features of Effective Hospital-Police Partnerships

These features serve as a useful checklist for hospital officials evaluating their relationships with local law enforcement agencies.

Read: 2 Women Shot Outside Mount Sinai Hospital While Visiting Gunshot Victim

2 Women Shot Outside Mount Sinai Hospital While Visiting Gunshot Victim

Chicago’s Mount Sinai Hospital was placed on lockdown Saturday after two women were shot while waiting outside to see a relative who had been shot earlier that day.

Read: Drones Delivering Blood Could Be New Healthcare Trend in U.S.

Drones Delivering Blood Could Be New Healthcare Trend in U.S.

The FAA is currently reviewing over 150 proposals requesting the use of drones for medical supply delivery and will approve ten projects by May 7.

Read: Puyallup Nurse Stole Drugs, May Have Infected Patients with Hepatitis C

Puyallup Nurse Stole Drugs, May Have Infected Patients with Hepatitis C

Two infected patients received injectable narcotics from the nurse who admitted to diverting the drugs and also tested positive for hepatitis C.

Read: 5 Steps to Prepare for Patient Violence in Hospitals

5 Steps to Prepare for Patient Violence in Hospitals

The IAHSS released guidance this month to help hospitals handle patient and visitor violence.

Read: Woman Accused of Attempting to Abduct Babies at Carolina Hospitals

Woman Accused of Attempting to Abduct Babies at Carolina Hospitals

Four warrants were issued by New Hanover Regional Medical Center Police after they say the woman gained unauthorized access to neonatal units.

Read: 19 Sights and Sounds from the ISC West 2018 Show Floor

19 Sights and Sounds from the ISC West 2018 Show Floor

With ISC West 2018 in the books, here are some photo and video highlights from the largest physical security conference in the country.

Read: AP: Doctors Keep Medical Licenses Despite Sexual Abuse Claims

AP: Doctors Keep Medical Licenses Despite Sexual Abuse Claims

An investigation by the Associated Press found disciplinary action against doctors accused of sexual abuse typically consists of a short suspension and mandatory therapy.

Read: Conditions of Minn. State Hospitals Reach Crisis Point, Officials Say

Conditions of Minn. State Hospitals Reach Crisis Point, Officials Say

Officials are facing a backlog of tens of millions of dollars worth of renovations at the state-operated health facilities.

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