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Monday, November 15, 2021 Foundation Recognition Awards, Call for Entries » Submit a nomination for an IAHSS Foundation Award for 2022. The IAHSS event will be a wonderful opportunity to give specia...
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 2022 IAHSS Board Members » Join us in congratulating the newly elected 2022 IAHSS Board members!...
Thursday, October 28, 2021 Changes at IAHSS HQ to Better Reflect IAHSS Strategic Goals » Virginia Petrancosta will become CEO instead of executive director, to better reflect IAHSS strategic goals After...
Thursday, October 28, 2021 IAHSS Vice President/Treasurer Connie Packard Featured on AHA Podcast » IAHSS Vice President/ Treasurer Connie Packard Featured on AHA Podcast International Association for Healthcare...
Thursday, October 28, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) New AHA and IAHSS Resource Helps Hospitals Combat Workplace Violence in Health Care Settings » New AHA and IAHSS Resource Helps Hospitals Combat Workplace Violence in Health Care Settings Chicago - The Inter...
Thursday, October 28, 2021 Foundation Annual Banquet and Awards Celebration » Foundation Annual Banquet and Awards Celebration On Behalf of the Foundation Board of Direct...
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 COVID Protocols During the IAHSS Conference » IAHSS is committed to maintaining a healthy atmosphere for all attendees joining us in-person in Myrtle Beach, South Carol...
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 IAHSS Launches New Workplace Violence Prevention Certificate Program » IAHSS Launches New Workplace Violence Prevention Certificate Program...
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 IAHSS 2021 Foundation Recognition Award Winners Announced » IAHSS 2021 Foundation Recognition Award Winners Announced IAHSS Foundation Award Ceremony and Banquet, Nov. 9...
Friday, October 15, 2021 A Special Thank You from President Paul Sarnese » This last year certainly provided our industry and our profession yet again another opportunity to demonstrate the value a...
Friday, October 8, 2021 Deadline to Reserve Hotel Room for AC&E is Oct. 11 » The deadline to book a hotel room for the 2021 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Myrtle Beach is October 11. H...
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 IAHSS Healthcare Security and Safety Week, sponsored by GHX » IAHSS is pleased to announce the sponsorship of Healthcare Security and Safety Week by GHX. IAHSS Healthcare Securi...
Friday, September 24, 2021 2022 IAHSS Board of Directors Election Opens » The IAHSS Elections for the 2022 IAHSS Board of Directors will begin next week. IAHSS members that qualify to vote will re...
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) 2022 Call for Volunteer Leaders is Now Open » 2022 Call for Volunteer Leaders is Now Open Get to know leaders in your industry, work alongside subject matter...
Thursday, September 16, 2021 Special Message from IAHSS Foundation President, Bonnie Michelman » Dear IAHSS Member, I am writing to you to urgently request a few minutes of your time to support a vital IAHSS...
Thursday, September 16, 2021 Apply Today for the IAHSS Foundation Scholarship Program » IAHSS Foundation Scholarship Program is offered annually to support the education and career development of health...
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 IAHSS Council on Guidelines Finalizing New Executive Protection Guideline » IAHSS members continue to lead the way in developing guidelines that meet the needs of the healthcare security and safety...
Monday, August 9, 2021 Revised IAHSS Guideline Open for Public Comment 02.02.05 Security Officer Use of Physical Force » Revised IAHSS Guideline Open for Public Comment 02.02.05 Security Officer Use of Physical Force This g...
Monday, August 9, 2021 IAHSS Launches CHPA Exam Platform Tutorial Video » IAHSS Commission on Certification is pleased to announce a new video tutorial overview of the CHPA Exam platform. Th...
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 IAHSS Launches CHPA Mentor Program » IAHSS Launches CHPA Mentor Program The IAHSS Council on Education and the CHPA Prep Subcommittee are pleased to...
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Call for Public Comment on New IAHSS Incident Categorization Framework » New IAHSS Incident Categorization Framework Open for Public Comment This framework developed by the IAHSS Council on...
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 2022 IAHSS Board Nominations » The 2022 Board of Directors Call for Nominations is now open. In accordance with the Association's bylaws and its Ele...
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 IAHSS Board of Directors Approves Change to Nomination and Election Policy » The IAHSS Board of Directors has decided to make a revision of the Board of Directors: Nomination and Election Policy .&n...
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 IAHSS and Architecture Profession collaborate on Webinar: Security Design Guidelines for Healthcare » IAHSS provides expertise to Architecture Profession IAHSS Past President Thomas Smith invited to present IAHSS Design Gu...
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 2022 Call for Presentation's Open » Do you have a unique real life scenario or practice to share with fellow healthcare security professionals? Are you skille...
Monday, June 28, 2021 IAHSS Provides Valuable Expertise to New FGI Guidelines » IAHSS representatives are finishing up their work on the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) 2022 ...
Friday, June 25, 2021 New Website Launched » New Website Launched! We are very excited to announce the launch of our newly design...
Friday, June 18, 2021 Spotlight on Member Act of Kindness » Read Article Spotlight on Member Act of Kindness...
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 A Special Mayoral Message for IAHSS Members » Myrtle Beach is So Excited to Host Us! Register Today...
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Webinar: The Joint Commission's New Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements » The Joint Commission's New Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements: The Journey to a Safe Work Environment...
Thursday, June 3, 2021 IAHSS Opens Registration for 2021 AC&E » IAHSS is pleased to announce that IAHSS 2021 AC&E is happening BOTH in-person and virtually. Register to attend...
Monday, May 24, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) NEW Feature for Members: Auto-Renew Membership » IAHSS has activated the auto-renewal feature for memberships! This means that you will be able to enjoy your membership wi...
Monday, May 24, 2021 (1 Comment - view/add) NEW SIG Virtual Chat: Healthcare-Based Police Departments » Thursday, June 24, 2021 9am PT/ 10am MT/ 11am CT/ 12pm ET Anthony Pope and Craig Whifield will lead the conversation...
Monday, May 24, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) IAHSS Launches New Members-Only IAHSS Discussion Forum » IAHSS has a brand-new easy way to connect with fellow members, share information across the IAHSS network and manage your...
Monday, May 24, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Crime Survey Deadline Extended » Dear Members, As most of you know, our annual Crime Survey (US only right now) is a critical tool for our members...
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