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IAHSS Launches Data Collection for the Healthcare Industry: Security and Safety Incident Dashboard

Tuesday, March 4, 2025  

Beta Experience Now Open

The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety is excited to announce the beta launch of data collection for its innovative Industry Benchmarking Dashboard, a cutting-edge data and analytics tool designed to empower organizations with unparalleled insights into departmental performance and industry trends. 

The Industry Benchmarking Dashboard is a first-of-its-kind platform where users can upload their security departmental data to gain valuable insights by benchmarking their performance against other departments across the industry. By participating in the data collection beta experience, users will play a pivotal role in shaping the tool’s capabilities as the dashboard evolves over time with the data provided.

Benefits of Benchmarking Your Department
Understanding where your data stands compared to industry peers is essential for driving continuous improvement and achieving strategic goals.  The Industry Benchmarking Dashboard will provide views of data to help organizations:

  • Identify Strengths and Areas for Improvement.: Pinpoint areas of excellence and opportunities for growth within your department.
  • Drive Data-Driven Decisions: Make informed decisions with reliable industry data.
  • Set Realistic Goals: Establish meaningful performance targets based on industry standards.
  • Gain Competitive Advantage: Stay ahead by understanding how your organization measures up to others in your field.

Addressing Workplace Violence and Crime
A key feature of the platform is the ability to benchmark workplace violence and crime metrics. By analyzing data, organizations can:

  • Enhance Safety and Security: Identify trends in incidents, assess how your organization compares to peers, and implement targeted prevention measures.
  • Improve Risk Management: Pinpoint vulnerabilities and develop effective strategies to reduce liability and protect employees, customers, and assets.
  • Strengthen Policy Effectiveness: Evaluate the impact of existing safety protocols by comparing outcomes with industry benchmarks, ensuring policies remain relevant and effective.
  • Build Confidence: Demonstrate a commitment to safety and transparency, fostering trust among employees, stakeholders, and clients.

How to Join the Beta Data Collection Experience
The beta data mapping and collection experience is now open to interested participants. By joining, users will have early access to upload their data, and provide feedback to enhance the platform’s development.  They will also receive access to the initial dashboard when published. 

First Steps

  1. Sign Up and Learn More
  2. Register for free online education sessions: IAHSS Benchmarking Training and Chat
  3. Learn more on YouTube, tutorial videos

Get Started

      1  Get your data ready, glossary of terms
      2  Email info@iahss.org and request to be part of the Beta Experience.

A Platform That Grows with Your Data
As more users participate, the dashboard will continuously improve, leveraging the collective power of shared data to deliver increasingly robust insights. Together, we can create a resource that benefits the entire industry and fosters a culture of transparency and excellence.