Securing Soft Targets with the Help of Mass Notification Systems
Soft targets have open environments likely with multiple access points, encouraging people to come and go freely.
911 Response
3 Ways to Simplify Safety Incident Management in Healthcare
Many different types of safety incident occur in healthcare environments – from assaults on staff to supply chain shortages to severe weather emergencies. Each type of safety incident can have different outcomes depending on how it is managed; and often it is the case that the less complex an incident is to manage, the better
Returning to Campus: A Peek into What the Fall Semester 2021 May Look Like
Although much has changed this year due to the success of the vaccination rollout, anticipating what the fall semester may look like is still a stab in the dark. Learn about COVID-19 mitigation strategies colleges and universities are using to keep students safe as they return to campus.
Resolving the Issue of Communicating Campus Evacuation Plans during a Pandemic
Communicating campus evacuation plans is never straightforward for colleges and universities. Personal safety apps can store evacuation plans, provide directories for emergency contacts and help locate staff or students who have no arrived at an evacuation station.
Severe Weather Preparedness: How to Keep Your Community Safe When Seconds Matter
Severe weather events and natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, severe storms, wildfires and droughts, are wreaking havoc across every part of the U.S. How do you keep your community safe when seconds matter?
The Nature of 911 EMS Response is Changing due to ET3
CMS launched the Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) program that aims to lower costs by reducing avoidable 911 ambulance transports to emergency departments and unnecessary hospitalizations following 911 transports.
911 Education: What to Know Before You Call
9-1-1 is considered to be the “Universal Emergency Number” in the United States. Have you ever wondered how our current 9-1-1 system came to be?
What are Common Communication Systems in Healthcare?
In order to address communication issues, improve the quality of healthcare, and enhance productivity, technological solutions started emerging for every healthcare process.
Police Perception Report Reveals How Americans Rate Local Public Safety Services
Public perception of law enforcement has changed over the past few years. Learn how mainstream media is influencing public opinion and how community surveys demonstrate a need for more police involvement in school safety and security.
A Day in the Life of a Hospital Emergency Manager
A hospital emergency manager is an individual responsible for the overall planning and response to emergencies that can affect the healthcare organization and communities that rely on it.
