Workplace violence in healthcare is an escalating concern, as highlighted by recent reports and studies that expose the alarming trends affecting healthcare workers across the United States.
The healthcare sector is at a higher risk of cyberattacks compared to other industries because of the type of data it collects and stores. Global healthcare organizations collect detailed records of patients that include their names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, and...
Like many healthcare compliance professionals, Scott Wytosick, CFPS, CHFM, consultant for Jensen Hughes, is looking ahead to 2025. We asked Wytosick what’s top of mind in terms of changes coming down the pike, and the answer was that things are pretty much status quo—though that doesn’t mean...
As ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) strive to maintain high standards of safety and compliance, understanding key aspects of life safety and fire safety codes is essential. In this article, we delve into what may seem like basic—but crucial—topics with insights from Dale Lyman, CFPS...
Whether your healthcare facility is in Los Angeles, California, or Bangor, Maine, extreme weather will always be on the table. From ice, snow, and freezing temperatures to flooding, mudslides, and excessive heat, all of these weather scenarios put healthcare facilities and their occupants in...
Hospitals are meant to be sanctuaries of healing and care, where patients can find solace and treatment for their ailments. However, violence-related sentinel events, which encompass physical assault, sexual assault, and even homicide, pose a significant threat to patient safety and challenge...
As the use of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in medical devices continues to grow, so does the need for life safety professionals to know the risks and responses to a Li-ion fire. Li-ion batteries have gained popularity as they hold more energy for longer than other battery types and weigh less...
Fire safety in healthcare settings has always been a critical concern, demanding rigorous adherence to protocols and continuous improvement of practices. In this article, expert Lauris V. Freidenfelds, discusses updated practices for fire drills, emphasizing the necessity of...
The landscape of healthcare compliance has continued to evolve, influenced by new standards, ongoing challenges, and the lingering impacts of the pandemic. In this interview with Marge McFarlane, we delve into integrating new recommendations from ASHE, enhancing knowledge transfer amid high...
Assessing compliance with the LSC has always been a tricky proposition, since a deficiency that is obvious to one individual might not be so obvious to another, based on surveyors’ different levels of knowledge.
