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5 Ways Hospitals Can Mitigate Risk of Prisoner Escapes

Becker's Hospital Review

Hospitals contain many security features designed to keep unwanted threats out — think locked entrances, metal detectors, etc — but they're less equipped to keep certain people in, says Tony Pope, vice president of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety.

Congratulations to IAHSS Past President Martin Green for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from Canadian Security Magazine.

Canadian Security Mag

A longtime member of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS), Green became more engaged in the early 2000s after a positive networking experience.

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Registration for 56th Annual Conference & Exhibition is now OPEN!

The 56^th IAHSS Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held April 29 - May 1, 2024, at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando.

Conference Location at the prestigious Loews Royal Pacific Resort

Enjoy IAHSS Conference while staying at most sought-out resort. We expect a high turn-out this year and thus recommend booking early.

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2024 Call for Volunteer Leaders is Now Open

Submit your volunteer interest form today. If your interests and qualifications are a match for an opening, then a Board or Council leader will reach out to you to provide more information. Deadline to submit is 11:59 pm CT on Nov. 2, 2023.

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IAHSS Elections: Voting is OPEN!

The IAHSS Elections for the 2024 IAHSS Board of Directors is open. IAHSS has partnered with Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to administer the 2024 election.

To ensure your election-specific broadcast email arrives safely in your inbox on or around Sept. 29, 2023, simply add the following email address as an approved sender: [email protected]. Deadline to submit is: October 31, 11:59pm EST.

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SIG Virtual Chat: Weapons Detection

Nov. 1

Join fellow IAHSS members to talk about weapons detection in healthcare. Jeffrey Oliver is the SIG Leader. The virtual chat is scheduled for November, 1, 2023 from 11:00am – 12:00pm CT. No CHPA credit given.

SIG Virtual Chat: Children's Hospitals

Nov. 2

Join fellow IAHSS members in the 2nd Virtual Chat on Children's Hospitals. Clayton Wood and TJ Bock will be facilitating the conversation. No CHPA credit given.

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SIG Virtual Chat: Healthcare Safety and Hazardous Materials and Waste

Nov. 16

The group will discuss the challenges, changes and opportunities facing healthcare facilities from agencies such as: OSHA, NRC, EPA, DOT and USP to name a few. No CHPA credit given.

SIG Virtual Chat: K9s in Healthcare

Nov. 28

Join fellow IAHSS members interested in discussing K9s in healthcare. This is a 1-hour virtual chat. No CHPA credit given.

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Tackling Rising Violence in the Healthcare Industry

Fears of being shot, stabbed, punched, or kicked in the workplace sounds like the everyday concerns of a law enforcement officer. But the reality is that these are very real concerns healthcare professionals face every day in the nation’s most violent industry.

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SIG Virtual Chat: Long Term Care

Nov. 29

Join fellow IAHSS members interested in discussing security and safety in Long Term Care facilities.

SIG Leaders are Martin Green and Mark Abernathy. No CHPA credit given.

Virtual Chat: Preparing for your CHPA

Dec. 6

Join us for a virtual chat to discuss preparing for your (CHPA) certification. Our knowledgeable CHPA Prep sub-committee members will be available to provide valuable study tips and insights to help you excel in your CHPA journey. No CHPA credit given.

SIG Virtual Chat: Healthcare Based Police Departments

Dec. 7

Tony Pope, Doug Johnson, and Thomas Rhoades will lead the 1-hour conversation and answer your questions related to healthcare-based police departments. No CHPA credit given.

Virtual Chat with IAHSS President, Eric Clay

Dec. 13

There's no agenda, just conversation. You can join us for the full meeting or just drop-in for part of it: this is an informal conversation with the IAHSS President-Elect, Eric Clay about whatever is on your mind. No CHPA Credit given.

IAHSS Foundation Recognition Program

The general purpose of the IAHSS Foundation Recognition Program is to recognize and promote overall excellence and outstanding contributions to the IAHSS Foundation, the IAHSS and to the field of healthcare security, safety and emergency management. Nominations and supporting materials must be received by January 30, 2024.

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IAHSS Foundation Scholarship Program

This program is offered annually to support the education and career development of healthcare safety, security and emergency management leaders with financial needs. IAHSS offers several different scholarship opportunities.

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IAHSS Toolkit for New Security Managers in Healthcare 2nd Edition

Toolkit is designed to be relevant and informative to managers who are new to the healthcare security, safety and emergency management industry.

This edition features a new chapter on creating and effectively leading a diverse and inclusive security team. The entire edition has been reviewed and revised by a team of subject matter experts.

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Healthcare Safety Certificate Program eBook 3rd Edition

The IAHSS Healthcare Safety Certificate Program Manual 3rd Edition is designed as an introduction to provide healthcare security professionals with basic knowledge of healthcare safety to further prepare them for the challenges they face daily.

This eBook is also a core resource for the Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) certification.

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