Will you know what to do if an active shooter entered your healthcare facility?

Next week, Allied Universal is co-hosting with John Jay College and the Metropolitan Healthcare Security Directors Association (MHSDA), a “Plan to Live” seminar to educate healthcare providers on best practices to handle an active shooter situation and other threats. 

It was not that long ago that disaster management professionals handled crises primarily through landlines and press conferences. Thankfully, over the past 10 years, technology has redefined global emergency management and disaster communications. One of the first national disasters to heavily rely on technology, according to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was Hurricane Sandy, as users sent more than 20 million Sandy-related tweets. 
 

With the wave of hospital mergers and consolidations, as well as private donations that underwrite the development of new wings and specialties, many hospitals are getting larger. When patients or visitors enters an expansive and unfamiliar hospital—usually in an unpleasant state—they are in much need of assistance. Enter the security officer, who is often the first and last person they see. 
 

Both feelings and facts influence our sense of security. Sometimes we have a hard time distinguishing between the two because we feel first and think later. If we ever get around to thinking about security, then inexperience and a host of preconceived notions can all combine to cloud our view and lead to poor decisions.

Commercial property managers face a number of challenges on a daily basis. They must keep existing tenants happy, attract new ones, and remain competitive in the real estate market. All of these areas are linked to their ability to control costs, provide great customer service, and decrease risk and liability.
 

The air cargo sector continues to be a top target for terrorists. As such, security vigilance remains a top priority.  In a recent article in Supply Chain Management Review, Executive Editor Patrick Burnson interviewed Airforwarders Association Executive Director, Brandon Fried, to discuss several of the current issues facing the industry, including the exponentially growing threat of terrorism. 

Regulatory compliance is an ongoing priority in the healthcare industry. While healthcare administration and staff understand the importance of maintaining regulatory compliance, that understanding should not end with the medical team. It should extend to vendors and business partners as well, so that everyone on site can contribute to a facility’s commitment to regulatory compliance. 
 

Recently CEO Steve Jones spoke with CEOCFO Magazine about merger particulars. Following is an excerpt. To view the full Q & A, click here.
 

In this blog, we introduce the four foundational elements of protection for high net worth individuals and families: Physical security, technology, people and procedures. 

In this blog, we take a look at the missing link of executive travel: secure ground transportation that’s at as high a level as first or business class flights and five-star hotels.