What does highly infectious disease preparedness actually look like? Much of it revolves around something laboratory safety professionals already understand well—performing a thorough risk assessment.
Learn how healthcare security leaders can assess entrances and exits, strengthen employee access controls, evaluate weapons-detection systems and other security technology, and prioritize improvements when resources are limited.
Facilities and life safety leaders need to look beyond whether individual devices work. They also need to consider whether equipment remains accessible, whether inspection and testing records correspond with what is actually in the building, and more.
One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) is that laboratory testing should stop until the diagnosis is confirmed. In reality, the opposite is true.
Hospitals need strong security measures, but they also need to create an environment where patients and visitors feel comfortable accessing care. Long lines, bottlenecks, and highly visible screening processes can create challenges for both operations and the overall experience.
Workplace violence (WPV) prevention in healthcare cannot begin and end with counting serious incidents. Behaviors that signal a problem, such as threats and harassment, often appear long before an event occurs.
Artificial intelligence (AI) deployment decisions related to emergency power, fire protection, medical gas systems, and the environment of care carry real consequences for patients and staff, making governance and professional oversight essential.
In ambulatory surgery centers (ASC), some of the most significant risks and common survey deficiencies can stem from issues that receive far less attention during day-to-day operations.
Healthcare fire and life safety programs are facing pressure from multiple directions, including workforce shortages, complex technologies, evolving codes and standards, and growing demands on facility teams.
