The Sub-Mariner and the attack of the safety shower

December 6, 2022
Medical Environment Update - Volume 32 Issue 12
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Laboratory Safety, Workplace safety

Those scenarios remind me of labs that suddenly need to use the emergency shower—and are quite unprepared for the event.Read More »

Checklist: Staying prepared for winter weather

December 5, 2022
Healthcare Safety Leader - Volume 30 Issue 12
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety

Use this checklist of questions to review and inform your winter emergency preparedness plan.Read More »

Alarm raised over patient boarding in Emergency Departments

November 15, 2022
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 16 Issue 47
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and 34 other healthcare organizations are urging the Biden administration to hold a summit to...Read More »

Tips for Life Safety compliance during extreme winter weather

November 14, 2022
Healthcare Safety Leader - Volume 30 Issue 11
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety

Whether it's extreme heat or intense freezing temperatures, extreme weather will always be on the table and can put healthcare facilities and...Read More »

I’d like to reassure you, but I’m not that kind of guy

November 13, 2022
Mac's Safety Space - Volume 16 Issue 11
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Physical environment
By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

While I try not to belabor...Read More »

Preparation tips for active shooter scenarios, Part 2

November 7, 2022
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25 Issue 11
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Workplace safety

This is the ...Read More »

Q&A: Quick tips for winter weather preparation

November 7, 2022
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 23 Issue 11
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety, Patient Safety

All signs point to a turbulent 2022–2023 winter season, according to an ...Read More »

Mixing electricity and water – but only in conversation!

November 7, 2022
Mac's Safety Space - Volume 16 Issue 11
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety, Workplace safety

Two topics are on the rise in terms of potential impact on our facilities: electric vehicles and water threats.Read More »

Prepare now for winter surprises

November 1, 2022
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 23 Issue 11
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

Volcanic eruptions and La Niña expected to make for an interesting winter seasonRead More »

Q&A: All things fire and life safety with Dale Lyman

October 25, 2022
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25 Issue 10
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Leadership & Finance, Fire & Life Safety

Dale Lyman, CFPS, has lived and breathed fire and other kinds of safety for decades. He spent most of his career in various roles...Read More »

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