Patient Violence

Read: Milwaukee: Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Security Officer Stabbed

Milwaukee: Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Security Officer Stabbed

Columbia St. Mary’s was sued in 2020 after a woman was stabbed more than a dozen times in a parking garage.

Read: The History of Uniform Emergency Codes in Ontario Hospitals

The History of Uniform Emergency Codes in Ontario Hospitals

A healthcare security consultant shares how he successfully pushed for uniformity in emergency codes throughout Ontario, Canada hospitals.

Read: New Connecticut Hospital Association Patient Code of Conduct Addresses Workplace Violence

New Connecticut Hospital Association Patient Code of Conduct Addresses Workplace Violence

The new patient and family code of conduct prohibits violent behavior, threats, verbal abuse, sexual harassment, weapons, and more.

Read: 10 Most Common Hospital Emergency Codes and Their Meanings

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.

Read: Proposed Bipartisan Bill Would Make Violence Against Healthcare Workers a Federal Crime

Proposed Bipartisan Bill Would Make Violence Against Healthcare Workers a Federal Crime

The bill states that anyone who “knowingly assaults” a hospital employee would be subject to fines and up to 10 years in prison.

Read: Campbell Clinic Doctor Fatally Shot by Patient in Exam Room

Campbell Clinic Doctor Fatally Shot by Patient in Exam Room

Just last week, Dr. Benjamin Mauck was named one of the “2023 Top Doctors in Memphis” by Memphis magazine.

Read: Part 1: The State of Healthcare Workplace Violence, De-Escalation Techniques, and Policy Must-Haves

Part 1: The State of Healthcare Workplace Violence, De-Escalation Techniques, and Policy Must-Haves

While hospital violence remains high, this threat management expert believes there is hope on the horizon due to new violence prevention standards.

Read: How Multi-Layered Security Can Help Stem the Tide of Healthcare Workplace Violence

How Multi-Layered Security Can Help Stem the Tide of Healthcare Workplace Violence

Security systems incorporating visitor management, RTLS, and duress badge holders can help hospitals protect workers, patients, and visitors.

Read: 7 Henrico Deputies, 3 Hospital Employees Charged in Patient Restraint Death

7 Henrico Deputies, 3 Hospital Employees Charged in Patient Restraint Death

The 28-year-old man was being transferred from a jail to a state-run mental health hospital when he died during the intake process.

Read: Healthcare Security Directors Share 5 Ways to Enhance Hospital Safety

Healthcare Security Directors Share 5 Ways to Enhance Hospital Safety

Regularly searching for grants and partnering with fusion centers are just a few ways these directors have improved hospital security.

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