Seaward Donates Tester to Improve Hospice’s Electrical Safety Testing
Seaward donated an advanced tester to a hospice in Yorkshire to improve the safe checking and testing of dozens of electrical appliances.
Seaward donated an advanced tester to a hospice in Yorkshire to improve the safe checking and testing of dozens of electrical appliances.
Medical staff experiencing attacks from patients is another concerning trend that other health networks have also witnessed.
Now in effect, Joint Commission Life Safety Code surveyors will cite noncompliance in suites with aisles that have less than 36 inches of clearance from side to side to facilitate egress.
Seaward donated an advanced tester to a hospice in Yorkshire to improve the safe checking and testing of dozens of electrical appliances.
Expert Jon DiMaggio shares tips for how to make a healthcare system more resistant to ransomware attacks. These include adopting security best practices and routinely sharing attack information.
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