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Top 5 Healthcare Security Trends for 2026: Navigating Workplace Violence and the Convergence of Cyber and Physical Protection

Expect to see the integration of AI-driven technologies and unified cyber-physical strategies to combat workplace violence and other…

Insights January 21
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Prosecutors say the suspect was in the Boston Medical Center emergency room awaiting a psychiatric evaluation and was supposed to be under constant supervision. Boston hospital, patient safety, rape allegations

Boston Man Accused of Raping Fellow Patient in Hospital Emergency Room

Prosecutors say the suspect was in the Boston Medical Center emergency room awaiting a psychiatric evaluation and was…

News January 8
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M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center Security Officer Andrea Merrell died two days after an altercation with a patient who had eloped from the emergency department. Jonathan Chet Winch, security officer death, hospital security

Minnesota Security Officer Dies Following Christmas Day Incident at M Health Fairview

M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center Security Officer Andrea Merrell died two days after an altercation with a…

News January 6
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WakeMed police officer Roger Smith was fatally shot at WakeMed Garner Healthplex during an altercation with a patient on Saturday. North Carolina hospital shooting, Benji Martin Jr.

North Carolina Hospital Police Officer Shot, Killed in Struggle with ER Patient

WakeMed police officer Roger Smith was fatally shot at WakeMed Garner Healthplex during an altercation with a patient…

News November 13
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Security Officer Colleen Hendrickson Bass was shot and killed in the Eastern State Hospital parking lot by an intruder who then took his own life. Sethanial Bunch

Eastern State Hospital Security Officer Fatally Shot in Parking Lot

Security Officer Colleen Hendrickson Bass was shot and killed in the Eastern State Hospital parking lot by an…

News October 2
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Healthcare facilities implementing AI-powered security systems report significant improvements in patient safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance while addressing critical staffing shortages. artificial intelligence, healthcare operations, patient safety, operational efficiency, AI analytics

AI-Powered Security Systems in Healthcare: How Artificial Intelligence Transforms Hospital Safety and Operations

Healthcare facilities implementing AI-powered security systems report significant improvements in patient safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance while…

Insights September 4
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A 69-year-old male patient was arrested and charged with aggravated assault in after allegedly attacking a security officer at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill. security guard

Man Arrested for Assaulting Security Officer at Pennsylvania Hospital

A 69-year-old male patient was arrested and charged with aggravated assault in after allegedly attacking a security officer…

News August 1
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Half of Healthcare Workers Mull Leaving Their Jobs Due to Safety Concerns

More than 80% in Verkada poll want their healthcare industry employers to increase security measures amid increased violence…

News July 29
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The shooting happened when Aultman Hospital staff, accompanied by two armed security officers, entered Fair’s private room to prevent him from injuring himself. James Lee Fair, hospital shooting, workplace violence

Ohio Hospital Shooting Leaves Patient Care Tech Injured; Suspect in Custody

The shooting happened when Aultman Hospital staff, accompanied by two armed security officers, entered Fair’s private room to…

News July 1
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