Patient Safety

Minn. Hospital Makes Changes to Video Surveillance Network

Swift County-Benson Hospital is making upgrades, additions and changes to its video surveillance system.

Read: How Electronic Flipcharts Helped Aultman Hospital Improve Its Emergency Preparedness

How Electronic Flipcharts Helped Aultman Hospital Improve Its Emergency Preparedness

Employees now have 24-7 access to emergency response and crisis preparedness protocols via their mobile devices.

Assaults on Minn. Hospital Staff Have More Than Doubled Since 2011 Settlement

St. Peter health programs experienced 173 assaults on hospital staff last year.

Read: 4 Canadian Hospitals Receive More Security Funds

4 Canadian Hospitals Receive More Security Funds

The British Columbia health ministry announced the security funds following protests by the B.C. Nurses’ Union.

Read: FDA Urges Hospitals to Stop Using Pumps Due to Hacking Vulnerabilities

FDA Urges Hospitals to Stop Using Pumps Due to Hacking Vulnerabilities

The FDA says Hospira’s Symbiq Infusion System drug pumps are capable of being hacked and is encouraging healthcare facilities to stop using them.

La. Foundation Reconsidering Plan to Privatize Hospital Police Force

LSU is arguing the Biomedical Research Foundation’s plan puts the safety of students, patients and hospital staff in jeopardy.

Read: Hospital Staff Demands Increased Safety, Change in Restraints Policies

Hospital Staff Demands Increased Safety, Change in Restraints Policies

AFSCME union workers at the Minnesota Security Hospital want more freedom to use restraints on unruly patients.

Mass. Hospital Reaches Settlement on HIPAA Violation

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center was the latest healthcare provider to settle an HIPAA violation involving web service providers.

Read: Texas Sheriff’s Office to Add Hospital Security to Watch Inmates

Texas Sheriff’s Office to Add Hospital Security to Watch Inmates

The Travis County sheriff’s office will add an officer to relieve other officers as they monitor inmates at University Medical Center Brackenridge.

Read: Expert Presents on Active Shooter Incidents at Campus Safety Conference

Expert Presents on Active Shooter Incidents at Campus Safety Conference

Drew Neckar of the Mayo Clinic Health System discussed effective responses to active shooters, in some cases using his own experience.

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