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The West Coast Health Alliance, along with other states, has issued its own guidance on COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines that differs from the CDC’s. WHCA, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), vaccine recommendations

West Coast States Form Health Alliance to Provide Evidence-Based Vaccine Guidance

The West Coast Health Alliance, along with other states, has issued its own guidance on COVID-19, flu and…

News September 19

Executive Protection and Workplace Violence: Identifying and Preventing Incidents

Hospitals, universities, and K-12 schools face significant risks of workplace violence that directly impact administrators, staff, and the…

Resources September 17
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Discover how artificial intelligence can help facilities managers reduce costs, improve safety, and create more sustainable campus environments. APPA, David Ulmer, AI

AI in Campus Facilities Management: Benefits for Safety, Sustainability, and Operations

Discover how artificial intelligence can help facilities managers reduce costs, improve safety, and create more sustainable campus environments.

Insights September 17
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Student safety meets classroom design at Campus Safety at EDspaces, happening November 5-7 in Columbus, Ohio. CS@EDspaces

Campus Safety at EDspaces Returns for Year 5

Student safety meets classroom design at Campus Safety at EDspaces, happening November 5-7 in Columbus, Ohio.

News September 16
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Collaboration aims to provide fire safety education and resources to students, parents and campus housing staff and administrators.

NFPA Collaborates with Campus Fire Safety Center on Fire Safety Month

Collaboration aims to provide fire safety education and resources to students, parents and campus housing staff and administrators.

News September 10
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Campus safety officials must balance rapid response with threat verification to protect students while preventing false alarms that strain resources and traumatize communities. hoax active shooter reports, swatting, Michael J. Rein, COSECURE

How Colleges Should Handle Active Shooter Hoax Calls: Emergency Response Protocols and Clery Act Compliance

Campus safety officials must balance rapid response with threat verification to protect students while preventing false alarms that…

Insights September 8
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The proposed policy shift away from vaccines has raised alarms among health experts, who caution that it could lead to severe outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, especially among vulnerable populations. vaccine mandates, measles outbreak, public health, immunization, Joseph Ladapo

Florida’s Controversial Plan to End Vaccine Mandates Sparks Public Health Concerns

The proposed policy shift away from vaccines has raised alarms among health experts, who caution that it could…

News September 5
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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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School Shooting Prevention, Response, Mitigation, and Recovery Resources for K-12 Campuses

The following recommended practices and related resources will help schools address the threat of active shooters as well…

Insights August 28
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The Future of Security Integration: Navigating Cloud, AI and IoT

It's more important than ever for security technology executives to identify and navigate the disruptive potential of AI,…

Insights August 28
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The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center will be officially closing its doors September 18. REMS TA Center

Closure of REMS TA Center Raises Concerns Among Education Safety Experts

The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center will be officially closing its doors…

News August 27
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Here are some lessons learned from previous incidents that can help increase the safety and security of school and university athletic events, concerts and other large gatherings. stadium security, event security, football, basketball

7 Steps to Improving Stadium Security and Large Event Safety

Here are some lessons learned from previous incidents that can help increase the safety and security of school…

Insights August 19
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