About Hospital Security and Public Safety
Hospital and public safety pose unique challenges. Organizations must balance an open campus environment with the safety needs of their patients, employees and other assets.
HASC works to strengthen hospital preparedness and responses to public safety threats. The association produced the standardized safety codes widely adapted by California hospitals and pursues legislation to help protect the care environment. This page includes information and resources to help you manage risk and keep your facility safe.
Call for Workgroup Members: Help Modernize Hospital Emergency Alerts
Your response is requested by Friday, April 18 HASC is forming a workgroup of hospital professionals in safety, security, facilities, clinical operations and emergency management to support the transition from color-coded emergency codes to plain language alerts—aligning with best practices endorsed by CMS, TJC, FEMA, CDC, CISA and HHS. Why This Change Matters The National […]
Safety and Security Survey Extended to Oct. 15
The HASC Safety and Security Committee invites member hospitals to participate in the 2024 Safety and Security Survey. Surveys must be completed by Tuesday, Oct. 15. The survey’s purpose is to provide health care safety and security leaders a resource that gives insights into the strides hospitals are making to ensure a safe and secure […]
CHA 2024 Disaster Planning Conference
You’re invited to the 2024 Disaster Planning Conference, hosted by the California Hospital Association (CHA) and AXIS Medical Education. If you work in emergency preparedness, hospital disaster planning, compliance, nurse management, case management, quality and safety or clinical, please join us. Whatever your experience level, you’ll gain info and insights to prepare your hospital for […]
AHA Urges Action Following Cyberattack
As the cyberattack on Change Healthcare continues impacting the health care system, the American Hospital Association (AHA) is urging hospitals and other providers to contact Congress for help in minimizing damage. The attack has disrupted Change Healthcare’s claims processing and pharmacy services, markedly impacting hospitals and health systems. On March 4, AHA sent a letter […]
Helping Hospitals Prevent Wildfire Risks
As Californians continue sweltering in record-breaking summer heat, we must remind ourselves of the potential dangers when temperatures soar, including increased risk of wildfires and power outages. In the past few weeks, Riverside County experienced a series of wildfires, which were primarily fueled by dry brush. These fires started on July 14, and the most […]
Safety Briefing Now Part of Joint Commission Surveys
Effective Jan. 1, The Joint Commission will add a safety briefing to all accreditation surveys and certification and verification reviews. The informal briefing, which should take five minutes or less, allows organizations to communicate with on-site surveyors and reviewers regarding any potential safety concerns and how the surveyors/reviewers should respond if the organizations’ safety plans […]