The Case for Background Screening
The Case for Background Screening August 2, 2012 Emergency Preparedness | Facilities Security | Risk Assessment | White Papers Hepatitis C Scandal Exposes Costly Hiring Flaws How could this happen? I received word last week that I’m one of 6,000 individuals who should be tested for hepatitis C amidst the healthcare scandal unraveling in Exeter, […]
The Benefits of a Zero Footprint Viewer
The Benefits of a Zero Footprint Viewer July 25, 2012 White Papers Introduction Over the past decade, several methods of viewing have come into use – ActiveX, Java applets, client-server, thin client etc. But recently the buzz has been about zero footprint viewing. What does zero footprint viewing mean, and how different is it from […]
The True Value of the Hospital Security Program
The True Value of the Hospital Security Program May 10, 2012 White Papers The True Value of the Hospital Security Program By Caroline Ramsey-Hamilton Overview Violence in hospitals and against healthcare staff has been steadily increasing since 2004. A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), cited the National Institute for […]
The Future of Security
The Future of Security May 10, 2012 White Papers The Future of Security The Integration of Information Security, Integrated Systems Security and Physical Security By Caroline Ramsey-Hamilton This article was originally published as the cover story for Security Technology & Design Magazine, April 2004. The single most important trend in security in the next twenty […]
The Criticality of Security in Florida Hospitals
The Criticality of Security in Florida Hospitals May 10, 2012 White Papers The Criticality of Security in Florida Hospitals By Caroline Ramsey-Hamilton Overview Violence in hospitals and against healthcare staff has been steadily increasing since 2004. A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), cited the National Institute for Occupational Safety […]
Critical Issues on Gun Violence in the Hospital
Critical Issues on Gun Violence in the Hospital May 10, 2012 White Papers Journal of Healthcare Protection Management International Association of Hospital Security and Safety (IAHSS). By James Sawyer and Caroline Ramsey-Hamilton Background Every IAHSS reader knows that violence in hospitals is increasing at an increasing rate. The Joint Commission has issued Sentinel Alerts, the […]