Four individuals in the Saint Francis Medical System's Natalie Medical Building were killed in a mass shooting on June 1, 2022.

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of security technologies and touchless solutions, according to the 2022 Health Care Trends Report from Allegion. Electronic access control plays a large role in hospital environments.

The University of Kentucky Police Department uses a video management system from Salient Systems to respond to security events anywhere on its campus, keeping students, faculty and staff safe.

Workplace violence is an unfortunately frequent part of the healthcare industry, with over 75% of physicians reporting having experienced intimidation, harassment or violence while on the job. The Ontario Medical Association and the Canadian Medical Association have released guidance on how to mitigate the threat.

Healthcare employees are more likely to experience workplace violence (WPV) than any other profession. Five articles support the theory that simulators and coaching reduce workplace violence prevention through hands-on training that provides the workforce with the knowledge, awareness, skills and confidence to manage situations.

Three studies compare healthcare leadership and employee perspectives on workplace violence prevention and response programs.

By performing a risk assessment, mitigating potential threats and working with managed service providers, healthcare organizations can better protect themselves from cyberattacks.

A widespread cyberattack has targeted the public health system in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Officials recently confirmed the attack as hospital systems in the province struggle to reinstitute health services.

Hospitals need efficient, clear identification (ID) badge solutions to maintain secure spaces and monitor access. The size, color and more are important considerations when selecting appropriate hospital badging.

Bonnie Michelman, Executive Director of Police, Security and Outside Services at Mass General and winner of the 2021 SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, spoke about the hospital's response to COVID-19 and the lessons she and the security team learned from the pandemic during a talk at the Security Industry Association (SIA) Securing New Ground conference.