As part of that guidance, the IAHSS has issued the following statement: Enhanced security measures should be developed for the safety of individuals who may be exposed to elevated personal risk due to their employment, high-profile status, affiliations, or geographical location.
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Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 3
Lauris Freidenfelds has been in the healthcare security arena long enough to recognize it’s not about turning security team members into law enforcement agents. The two aren’t equivalent and never will be.
“Security has a role, and I've always looked at this as a...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 3
Rhonda Collins, DNP, RN, FAAN, has served as the chief nursing officer for Vocera since January 2014. Previously, she was vice president and business manager for Fresenius Kabi USA, was responsible for the stateside launch of the company’s intravenous infusion pump, and led the...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 3
Here’s a telling statistic that hits home: Two to three nurses at Massachusetts General Hospital are assaulted on any given day. Nurses at the Boston hospital contend with shoves, kicks, and verbal harassment daily, according to an October 2021 report from WBUR.
