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Security assessment checklist ideas for healthcare facilities
Thursday, January 25, 2024 by Paul Kazlauskas
A hospital can be an emotionally charged place. Most times, patients are not happy to be there. Their family may disagree with the patient’s care, causing tension. This tension can lead to aggression. Violence in hospitals is an epidemic. No healthcare worker should be assaulted while trying to perform their job. So it is critical for your security department to conduct an outside security assessment with a certified healthcare security professional. With the help of an outside ...
Printer Compatibility Update
Friday, January 19, 2024 by Paul Kazlauskas
Did you know the new DYMO 550 Series printers exclusively support only DYMO brand badges? Unfortunately, this means that any other brand, including THRESHOLD badges, will not be compatible with these printers. THRESHOLD Expiring Badges For those currently using DYMO printers, switching to the new 550 Series will pose a problem as you won’t be able to use your existing stock or upgrade to any of our expiring badges. As an alternative, I'd like to ...
CPTED Office Building Security Checklist
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by Paul Kazlauskas
Office building security is serious business. Security Directors need to have their finger on the pulse of many aspects of building security, including its physical security, managing security personnel, maintaining quality access control, and dealing with security equipment. One popular security concept that Security Directors across the country have implemented is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). These are a set of building design principals used to discourage ...
7 reasons for using a Visitor Management System
Monday, January 8, 2024 by Paul Kazlauskas
Visitor management systems (VMS) are being implemented more frequently in schools, hospitals, and businesses of all kinds. While more expensive than a traditional log book, the visitor management system offers a more efficient and fool-proof sign-in process. It is the most secure way to sign-in visitors, thus improving building security for the seven reasons listed below. 1. Know who is in your building. Visitor management software tracks all visitors to the facility while they are on ...
How to visit someone in the hospital - 16 tips from nurses who know
Friday, December 22, 2023 by Paul Kazlauskas
Visiting a patient in a hospital isn’t easy. You are going to see a person who isn’t feeling their best, in a place where no one likes to be. It may be hard to find the right thing to say to make them feel better. Sometimes a hospital visitor can detract from the care of the patient they are there to cheer up. However, you can have a positive influence on a patient’s recovery if you follow some simple visitor guidelines. These 16 ideas are from nurses who have seen it ...
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