Despite the high stakes, many healthcare facilities still rely on outdated security systems that fail to address today’s threats. The result? Rising incidents of violence, theft, and operational ...

Hospitals now have to install weapons detection systems at main and emergency entrances by March 2027, with trained, nonclinical staff assigned to operate them. ​Front-line staff members are the ones ...

Maintaining safe and secure healthcare environments is a major priority for all medical professionals. However, the high-risk, fast-paced nature of modern healthcare can make addressing security ...

As healthcare facilities face mounting pressure to provide high-quality care while navigating staff shortages, patient surges, and increasing violence in clinical settings, hospital decision-makers ...

TEWKSBURY — Officials in Tewksbury have expressed frustration over the removal of security tools from Tewksbury Hospital’s security team after another meeting with state health officials and another ...

Smoking has long been a significant concern for healthcare professionals. As a leading cause of serious illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and strokes, smoking is estimated to cost the ...

A new ban on the use of defensive tools by Tewksbury State Hospital security staff puts police, hospital workers, patients and the community “at unnecessary risk,” Tewksbury Police Chief Ryan Columbus ...

A series of violent incidents at the state hospital raised questions about how to balance treatment with safety.

A new state law California Assembly Bill 2975 is requiring hospitals to beef up their security measures and on Tuesday Hazel Hawkins hospital in Hollister implemented the first of those new measures ...