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After thoughtful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to indefinitely postpone the Campus Safety Magazine. We appreciate the support and engagement of the Campus Safety Magazine community and thank all those who have contributed to the program over the years.

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Cybersecurity Data Breaches Privacy Ransomware
The cyberattack on AZ Monica impacted the HR system, preventing the hospital from being able to fully pay its 1,200 employees. Belgian hospital, healthcare cybersecurity, patient data security, patient privacy

Cyberattack Forces Hospital to Cancel Procedures, Transfer Patients and Not Pay Staff

The cyberattack on AZ Monica impacted the HR system, preventing the hospital from being able to fully pay…

News February 2
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Healthcare Duress Alert

5 Healthcare Duress Alert Trends from 2025

New healthcare duress alert data from CENTEGIX shows when and where workplace violence incidents are impacting hospital staff.

Insights January 27
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More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are on strike, saying staffing shortages are hurting patients and burning out staff. healthcare strike, nurses and healthcare workers, UNAC/UHCP, United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals

Kaiser Permanente Workers Go On Strike, Demand Better Staffing Levels and Fair Wages

More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are on strike, saying staffing shortages are hurting patients and burning out…

News January 27
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Empathy-driven strategies, scenario-based training, and advanced technologies like AI can prevent and de-escalate workplace violence. healthcare setting, de-escalation, violence prevention, hospital security

Strategies for De-escalating Workplace Violence in Healthcare Settings

Empathy-driven strategies, scenario-based training, and advanced technologies like AI monitoring can prevent and de-escalate workplace violence.

Insights January 26
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

416 cases of measles have been confirmed in the U.S. as of January 22, 2026.

News January 23
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healthcare security, workplace violence, cyber-physical security, AI-powered security, duress buttons, weapons detection, Eric S. Clay

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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Zachary Mair was arresting for seizing a security officer's gun and firing a shot inside Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital. hospital workplace violence, healthcare workplace safety

Ohio Hospital Patient Grabs Security Officer’s Gun, Fires Shot

Authorities charged patient Zachary Mair with aggravated robbery and felonious assault after he seized a security officer's firearm…

News January 19
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Integrating wearable panic buttons with AI and predictive analytics is revolutionizing workplace safety by enabling real-time alerts, proactive threat identification, and enhanced staff well-being. wearable duress buttons, workplace safety, workplace violence, hospital security, Alyssa's Law, real time location tracking, RTLS, Paul Sarnese

How Wearable Panic Buttons Will Improve Hospital Workplace Safety in 2026

Integrating wearable panic buttons with AI and predictive analytics is revolutionizing workplace safety by enabling real-time alerts, proactive…

Insights January 15
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Key campus security trends for 2026 include the escalation of grievance-driven violence, drone technology, active-shooter pull stations, and the rising influence of safety politics on security decision-making. Mike Gips, Kroll

4 Campus Security Trends to Watch in 2026

Key campus security trends for 2026 include the escalation of grievance-driven violence, drone technology, active-shooter pull stations, and…

Insights January 14
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Brooklyn Methodist Hospital: Man Armed with Broken Piece of Toilet Fatally Shot by Police

The man cut himself with the jagged piece of toilet and locked himself in a room with another…

News January 12
Elopements Emergency Room Violence Patient Escapes Patient Safety Psychiatric Patients Rape Sexual Assault Video Surveillance
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