A security firm hosted a training demonstration on Halloween at the 44-acre Paradise Point Resort island on a San Diego bay. According to the Associated Press, military, law enforcement and medical personnel took part in an elaborate, Hollywood-style production of a zombie attack.
A new program called ALICE has already been implemented in 300 schools – training about 1.5 million students.
Women and Infants Hospital announced on Monday that ultrasound images and personal data for about 14,000 patients who visited facilities in Rhode Island and Massachusetts years ago have disappeared.
If patient injuries mount, nurses and other emergency personnel need to know the precise plan for keeping operations controlled.
In a contribution piece for The New York Times, Paul Downs, founder of Paul Downs Cabinetmakers, wrote about his experience with “Frankenstorm,” and how he was able to resume normal operations just one day after the clouds parted.
In an increasingly digital age, it's even more vital for companies across all industries to ensure that they have a business continuity plan that accounts for issues that may occur from a technological standpoint. That includes cybersecurity, as online attacks have become a common way for criminals to infiltrate a business. This blog recently discussed […]
Massachusetts is holding a 24-hour event designed to enhance the skills of public safety workers. Scenarios such as bank robberies and hostage situations will be played out so emergency officials can properly prepare for the real thing.
Hurricane Sandy knocked out several media sites, including Gawker, The Huffington Post and Buzzfeed. The backup generator systems failed due to flooding, pushing the news outlets to find alternative ways to post updates online.
Experts have warned for years that New York City could face serious damage if more initiative was not taken to create comprehensive disaster recovery plans and take preventative measures against flooding.
With technology evolving at an exponential rate, many healthcare organizations rely on electronic medical records (EMRs), and as such, will be at an extreme disadvantage if power is lost.