In February, Congressman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) and Congressman Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) introduced the Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes Act (Pro Codes Act), which would safeguard public access to important federal rules and regulations.
“Standards in federal rules and...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 4
CRM has two main parts. The first deals with teamwork and communication and covers the interpersonal and social aspects of the working environment. The second deals with human factors and situational awareness and entails understanding physical and cognitive...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 3
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.
That hospital in...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 2
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...
