Healthcare security officers are often in a thankless position. When nothing happens, that’s a good thing. But hardly any security officers get praised when nothing happens—even though that means they’re doing a great job.
It takes a special breed of security officer to spend their days...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 2
In 2020, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) encouraged organization leaders to examine VR as a training option because it’s a “practical, safe alternative to dangerous live fire scenarios.”
According to the USFA, the leading cause of firefighter death during training is stress/...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 2
Healthcare security never sleeps. Literally—healthcare workers need around-the-clock surveillance, protection, and care from trusted security officials.
And it isn’t just physical security and workplace violence threats. Cybersecurity is a prominent issue in today’s healthcare settings...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 2
The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) has released its Executive Protection Guideline 06.03. As of January 2022, it was in the...