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We write articles mainly about visitor management, which helps you to know who is (or has been) in your facility. It is just part of an organization’s physical security processes that protect people and property within and around a building or campus.

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How to mitigate violence and improve hospital workplace safety

Monday, September 18, 2017 by Paul Kazlauskas

Placeholder There is a lot of tension in hospitals. It is an emotionally charged place filled with people who are not happy to be there (both patients and visitors). When you add in the fact that many hospitals have an “open-door” security policy, there is a high chance of violence to occur, especially to healthcare workers who are hit, scratched, bit, threatened, and harassed with unfortunate regularity. According to a 2014 survey, almost 80% of nurses reported being attacked on the job ...

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Identifying potential student security threats & what schools can do

Wednesday, September 6, 2017 by Paul Kazlauskas

Placeholder Keeping a K-12 school secure is a very difficult job. There are so many aspects to keep track of ranging from developing security procedures for a myriad of possible situations (such as threats from the student body and the outside world), access control, visitor management, and security equipment decisions. Administrators can do their due diligence on these items, but mustn’t forget to be plugged into the population of students as well. The students can be an invaluable resource for ...

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Remember to plan security for offsite business events

Monday, August 28, 2017 by Paul Kazlauskas

Placeholder Meetings are a fact of life in the business world. When hosting an off-site meeting for a large group of people, there are many details to consider and keep track of. An event management organizer must figure out many logistics such as: The content of the meeting Determine who will present and attend Invite the attendees Make sure the presenter(s) are prepared  Define a flow to the meeting and when there would be breaks Purchase refreshments And many more ...

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Tardy Slips -- the perfect tool Schools use to document late students

Wednesday, July 19, 2017 by Paul Kazlauskas

PlaceholderTardy students are a major problem for schools across the country. Some teachers report that the first four to eight minutes of class is almost a waste of time as students straggle in. Not only do students lose valuable educational instruction when they arrive late, but they disrupt the educational environment and distract others who are in the class. In addition, when late students are unsupervised in hallways and restrooms, there is ample opportunity for misconduct. We make Tardy Slips ...

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"Bring Your Own Device" is a data nightmare for Healthcare Facilities

Friday, July 14, 2017 by Paul Kazlauskas

Placeholder The healthcare industry has experienced more data breaches than any other industry segment of the last five years. The reasons are mainly two-fold, and both are only rising in significance. First, private health information is some of the most valuable personal data there is on the black market (50 times more valuable than credit card info). A patient’s healthcare record is complete and total. There aren’t any missing pieces of information or the need for hackers to go ...

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