The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the department's new Safety Assurance Factors for EHR (Electronic Health Records) Resilience (SAFER) guides. These guides offer a suite of tools that include checklists and recommended practices designed to help healthcare providers - and the organizations that support them - assess and optimize the safe and proper use of EHRs.
Zwipe has announced that it will introduce its new next-generation biometric card, a contactless smart card credential with on-card fingerprint reading. Eliminating the problems of exclusively deploying PINs and standard cards, the wirelessly powered Zwipe biometric card lets users authenticate themselves directly on the card using their fingerprints.
Revision Military, a world leader in protective soldier solutions, wins a contract to supply the Defense Logistics Agency - Troop Support, with 90,000 Advanced Combat Helmets (ACH). In addition to leveraging existing manufacturing technologies to deliver head protective solutions for today - like the ACH - Revision is also shaping the future of soldier protection with innovative composite materials, new manufacturing processes, and integrated designs.
The Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security offers a Fusion Center Leaders Program, which is designed to enhance critical thinking related to homeland security and public safety intelligence issues at the federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial levels of government, and in the private sector.
Tacprogear, a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, announces the Tacprogear STASH Pack, which rapidly deploys from a small packed position to a mid-size backpack.
The Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program provides senior fire executives an opportunity to attend the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program. This program is sponsored through a partnership between the International Association of Fire Chiefs, International Fire Service Training Association/Fire Protection Publications, the National Fire Protection Association, and the U.S. Fire Administration.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) marks the end of 2013 with its eye on the threat of a "nightmare bacteria." The highly drug-resistant bacteria, known as carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, spread from one medical facility in one state in 2001 to medical facilities in 46 states and counting in 2013.
Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business offers a distinctive Executive Master's in Leadership (EML) Program designed for executives who seek to advance their leadership skills and gain a deeper understanding of management strategy. The 12-month program begins in March.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the release of the chemical screening data accessible through the new interactive Chemical Safety for Sustainability or iCSS Dashboard. The iCSS Dashboard provides access to data from innovative screening technologies for chemicals found in industrial and consumer products, food additives, and drugs.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the launch of the 2014 Secretary's Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative for college students. Through this program, more than 100 unpaid student volunteer assignments will be available to support the department's cyber mission at local DHS field offices in more than 60 locations across the country.
