Many hospital leaders remain uncertain about how to respond effectively to workplace violence or other crisis events, both in the moment and over time.
This is Part 2 of our interview with Scott Wytosick, CFPS, CFI-II, fire and life safety consultant at Jensen Hughes, and former life safety coordinator at Akron Children’s Hospital, on wayfinding and signage in healthcare.
Clear, visible wayfinding and signage are things your hospital, clinic, or laboratory needs around the clock. In day-to-day situations, knowing where to go can avoid frustration, confusion, and delays. In an emergency, it saves lives.
A new benchmarking study by COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions reveals how healthcare security departments are evolving—and where critical gaps remain.
On April 2, mass layoffs were reported at the National Institute for Health and Safety (NIOSH), with about 850 of its approximately 1,000 employees losing their jobs.
Fire safety may often operate behind the scenes, but in healthcare facilities, it still needs to be front of mind. That’s a core message from Dale Lyman, CFPS, senior fire protection consultant with Telgian Engineering & Consulting and author of the Ambulatory Surgery...
The December 2024 assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel shocked not only the insurance industry but also hospital systems nationwide. The shooting, which took place in the early-morning hours, highlights a chilling reality: Healthcare executives can be...
Lighting is a necessity in a healthcare setting at all times, not just during an emergency. When a power outage or other crisis takes out everyday lighting, you and everyone in the building should be confident that the emergency lights will come on quickly and without fuss.
Fire safety is a critical concern, especially in high-risk environments like operating rooms, where multiple ignition sources and flammable materials can create significant hazards.
This is Part 2 of our interview with Scott Wytosick, CFPS, CFI-II, a life safety expert and consultant with Jensen Hughes in Independence, Ohio, on how to prepare your HVAC ahead of smoke—and how to keep it running once the smoke has arrived.
