Health Care
Through the SIA Health Care Security Interest Group, SIA works to address the security requirements of hospitals and health care environments. People receiving medical care are uniquely vulnerable to a range of security threats that require tailored physical security requirements but hospitals also increasingly confront new threats like that of ransomware.
State Bills on the Move Enabling Use of Security Technology to Protect Students, Children and the Elderly
Lawmakers in Hawaii (HI HB 736), Minnesota (MN HF 146/SF 11), Missouri (MO HB 719), North Dakota (ND SB 2113) and South Dakota (SD HB 1268) have all introduced legislation that would require nursing homes and assisted living facilities to allow residents and their families to install video surveillance and electronic monitoring equipment in their…
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When Should You Upgrade a Legacy Security System?
Three main drivers compel an organization to upgrade or connect legacy systems. Organizations make changes when they need to save money, reduce risk or be in compliance with evolving regulations. Just one of these factors can have an effect on the organization as a whole, which is why the role of the security manager is…
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SIA Technology Insights – Spring 2018
In every issue of SIA Technology Insights, we try to look to the cutting edge (and sometimes even to the bleeding edge) of security technology, to ensure you stay current with the steady whir of technology change. In that spirit, we start this issue off with two technologies – social media and facial recognition – that are seeing great adoption in the consumer space and poised to be adopted for security and safety applications.
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Securing Health Care Facilities
Maintaining 24/7 parking lot security Many hospitals today currently have large parking garage complexes containing multiple levels of parking supported and protected by an extensive parking gate entry system and surveillance system; however, deploying these types of solutions in remote and outdoor parking lots can be a challenge. Unlike a retail environment, which has a…
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Mitigating the Risk of Workplace Violence in Health Care Settings
Violence in the workplace continues to be a major problem in medical facilities, despite a decline in overall assault rates nationally in recent years. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that workplace violence is four times more common in health care settings than in private industry, in general, and that about one-tenth of…
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Diagnosing Security Challenges
Developing the secure hospital of the future starts with planning and collaboration today A hospital in America continues to be one of the most dangerous places to work. Health care organizations face a varied and constantly evolving threat landscape, from longstanding issues with workplace violence and infant abductions to more modern malicious activities such as…
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SIA New Member Profile: HSI Sensing
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to welcome aboard HSI Sensing, Chickasha, Oklahoma, as a new SIA Member! We caught up with Travis Posey, HSI Sensing Vice President of Business Development, to learn more about the sensor manufacturer. Are you at ISC West? Visit HSI Sensing at Booth 047. Or visit the company’s website at…
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An Eye for Fraud
Iris recognition technology offers one of the most effective ways to prevent medical identity theft and false claims In 2013, according to the FBI, insurance fraud totaled $80 billion. These costs are borne by insurers, but the companies typically pass them on to providers, who, in turn, may pass them on to patients. At the…
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By the Power of Ethernet
PoE gives smaller facilities more access control options Physical electronic security for non-enterprise applications is now as simple as tapping into the nearest Ethernet connection to power and control doors via web browser and low-voltage access and egress devices. There are a variety of cost-effective, code-compliant, low-power solutions for electronic access control of door openings…
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SIA Health Care Group Cites Concerns with Pokémon GO
Game poses challenges for hospitals, says Security Industry Association SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) Health Care Security Interest Group has concerns about the potential negative impact that Pokémon GO could have on hospital security. Pokémon GO was released in the United States by Niantic on July 6 for iOS and Android…
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