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The different kinds of hospital pre-attack, mitigation, and post-breach cybersecurity companies explained

The different kinds of hospital pre-attack, mitigation, and post-breach cybersecurity companies explained

July 11, 2023

Healthcare providers have plenty of options for cybersecurity solutions. There are three broad categories “healthcare cybersecurity companies” fall into that follow the broad stages of a cyber attack.

This 5 step de-escalation technique helps calm tense situations

This 5 step de-escalation technique helps calm tense situations

July 6, 2023

Review these 5 steps used as part of de-escalation techniques. They can be used on kids, coworkers, and others.

What to know about animal and pet emergency plans

What to know about animal and pet emergency plans

June 12, 2023

We’ve heard the reminders and know why it’s important to keep an emergency kit in your car, at your home, and at work, all stocked with tools and gear to help us in an emergency. Businesses maintain AEDs and first aid kits, schools practice fire drills, and a family’s emergency supply kit may include water,

Critical incident stress management for aviation offers big benefits for crews and airports

Critical incident stress management for aviation offers big benefits for crews and airports

May 24, 2023

Aviators and small airports should look hard at Critical Incident Stress Management strategies. Here’s how they benefit the aviation industry.

Ryan Smith joins VPC as Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Ryan Smith joins VPC as Emergency Preparedness Specialist

May 11, 2023

Ryan Smith will be joining Vantage Point Consulting as an Emergency Preparedness Specialist with his role in DeKalb County Health Department.

How VPC helped Wills Eye prepare its staff and leadership in de-escalation at a busy, urban eye hospital

How VPC helped Wills Eye prepare its staff and leadership in de-escalation at a busy, urban eye hospital

May 10, 2023

At Wills Eye, teams of nurses and healthcare managers trained in de-escalation that works for a busy, urban specialty hospital.

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