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Access Control Campus Police Concealed Weapons Edged Weapons Knife Attacks Metal Detection Panic Alarms Social Work Unions Weapons Detection Workplace Violence
The fatal stabbing of Alberto Rangel at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital seemed almost inevitable to many staff members, given the campus’ history of workplace violence. security upgrades, Behavioral Emergency Response Teams (BERT)

Fatal Stabbing at San Francisco General Hospital Followed Years of Calls for Increased Security

The fatal stabbing of Alberto Rangel at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital seemed almost inevitable to many staff…

News December 18
Infectious Diseases Patient Surges Student Health Student Safety Vaccinations
A growing number of children in the U.S. are not being vaccinated for measles, resulting in outbreaks that threaten to strain the nation’s healthcare system. measles outbreaks, anti-vaccine movement, public health, MMR vaccine

Measles Costs $16,200 Per Case, New Review Finds

A growing number of children in the U.S. are not being vaccinated for measles, resulting in outbreaks that…

News December 18
Edged Weapons Hospital Stabbings Infant Security Knife Attacks Officer Safety Security Officers Theft Visitor Management Weapons Workplace Violence
A Boston Medical Center security officer was critically injured in a stabbing incident involving a man visiting his newborn infant. security officer stabbing, Brandon Bannister, hospital security

Boston Medical Center Security Officer Stabbed in Violent Altercation

A Boston Medical Center security officer was critically injured in a stabbing incident involving a man visiting his…

News December 15
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Submit your nomination for the prestigious 19th annual Campus Safety Director of the Year award to recognize an exceptional school, college or hospital security leader for their outstanding achievements and give them a chance to win significant professional recognition and prizes. campus safety leader, campus police, emergency management

Nominate a Campus Safety Leader for Director of the Year

Submit your nomination for the prestigious 19th annual Campus Safety Director of the Year award to recognize an…

Awards December 12
Emergency Room Violence Officer Safety Workplace Violence
A 63-year-old hospital security officer, Gardy Coriolan, is on life support after a brutal attack while protecting a doctor in Mercy Hospital’s emergency room. workplace violence, emergency department violence, Eduard Lopez

New York Hospital Security Officer Brutally Beaten, On Life Support

A 63-year-old hospital security officer, Gardy Coriolan, is on life support after a brutal attack while protecting a…

News December 12
Case Study Elderly Patients Milestone Systems Security Cameras Systems Integration Video Surveillance
By integrating Milestone XProtect®, this senior living security case study demonstrates how innovative solutions can proactively enhance resident safety and streamline facility management operations. Garden Spot Communities, senior living security, XProtect

Securing Open Senior Living Communities with Video Technology

By integrating Milestone XProtect®, this senior living security case study demonstrates how innovative solutions can proactively enhance resident…

Insights December 10
Domestic Violence Executive Protection Harassment Hospital Security Privacy Research Social Media Stalking Threat Assessments Workplace Violence
A new study reveals the widespread exposure of medical professionals' personal information online, increasing their vulnerability to stalking, harassment, and other threats. doctor personal data exposure, people search sites, data broker sites, executive protection, UnitedHealthcare, Brian Johnson

Over 70% of Doctors Have Personal Data Exposed on People Search Sites

A new study reveals the widespread exposure of medical professionals' personal information online, increasing their vulnerability to stalking,…

News December 10
Edged Weapons Knife Attacks Metal Detection Social Work Threat Assessments Threat Management Unions Weapons Detection Workplace Violence
The fatal stabbing of a UCSF social worker at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFGH) has prompted urgent calls for enhanced safety and security measures to protect healthcare workers and patients. Alberto Rangel, Wilfredo Tortolero Arriechi

UCSF Social Worker Fatally Stabbed at San Francisco Hospital: Questions Raised Over Security Measures

The fatal stabbing of a UCSF social worker at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital has prompted urgent calls…

News December 9
Background Checks Guns on Campus Hospital Security Security Officers Weapons Detection
A security officer at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford was arrested for leaving an untraceable ghost gun unattended in his backpack. Kamar Camby, privately made firearms (PMFs)

Security Officer Arrested for Leaving Ghost Gun Unattended at Connecticut Hospital

A security officer at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford was arrested for leaving an untraceable ghost gun unattended…

News December 3
Case Study Emergency Notification Hazmat Policies and Procedures SMS Text Alerts
Don’t forget to issue an all-clear message after an emergency has concluded. emergency notification, emergency alerts, SMS text alerts

‘All-Clear’ Messages: Are They Included in Your Emergency Notification Program?

Don’t forget to issue an all-clear message after an emergency has concluded.

Insights December 3
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Hospital Emergency Codes

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.

News December 3
Anonymous Tips Campus Stabbing De-escalation Edged Weapons Hospital Stabbings Knife Attacks Mental Health School Stabbings Suicide Prevention Threat Assessments Threat Management
Hall passes, policies and anonymous tip programs are just some of the ways K-12 campuses can prevent knife crimes in their communities. edged weapons, stabbings, Mike Dorn, Safe Havens International

8 Tips for Addressing Knife Crimes on Campus

Hall passes, policies and anonymous tip programs are just some of the ways K-12 campuses can prevent knife…

Insights December 1
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