Patient Safety

Read: Hospital Security Officer Denied Unemployment Benefits

Hospital Security Officer Denied Unemployment Benefits

A majority of the judges hearing the case declared the officer’s actions qualified as willful misconduct.

Calif. Hospital Taken Offline by Ransomware

The hospital has transferred patients as it attempts to bring its database back online.

Why Flakka Patients Are Creating Security Risks at Hospitals

An increasing amount of hospitals in the south are dealing with patients under the influence of flakka.

Man Dies of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound in Fla. Hospital

The man was being treated for injuries sustained during a car accident earlier in the week.

Read: OSHA Issues Hazard Alert Letter to Boston Hospital

OSHA Issues Hazard Alert Letter to Boston Hospital

The letter comes as the nurse’s union calls for improved hospital security.

Read: 10 Hospital Heroes with Incredible Stories about Saving Lives

10 Hospital Heroes with Incredible Stories about Saving Lives

These people’s extraordinary actions have saved lives and prevented catastrophes.

Read: Texas Allows Guns in Public Mental Health Clinics

Texas Allows Guns in Public Mental Health Clinics

Some facilities are exempt from the new law, including hospitals licensed under Chapter 241 of the Texas health and safety code.

Hospital Police Officer Shoots Patient During Struggle

The security officer shot Jonathan Warner after Warner took the officer’s Taser.

Read: Elderly Man Shoots Woman, Self in Fla. Hospital

Elderly Man Shoots Woman, Self in Fla. Hospital

The incident appears to have been an isolated incident and no one else was hurt.

Review: Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs, Other Major Providers Violating HIPAA

The review found hundreds of HIPAA violations by prominent healthcare providers.

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