"This groundbreaking series of electronic locks means that purchasers will be able to buy a customized solution to secure their facilities today while protecting their access-control investment for years to come," emphasizes Karen Keating, Schlage electronic locking portfolio marketing manager.
DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Secretary Janet Napolitano and GSA (General Services Administration) Acting Administrator Paul Prouty hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking event to commence the consolidation of a new DHS headquarters at the St. Elizabeth's Campus.
The agreement creates a tri-national task force to develop joint emergency preparedness strategies, develop a tri-national emergency communications & notification plan, and exchange information on hazardous waste to identify threats to the region.
The Altair 4 QuickCheck Station completes most bump and function tests in less than one minute, fast and efficiently verifying instrument gas response and alarm functionality.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced it is further bolstering existing explosives detection capabilities by deploying additional tools to screen powdered substances at checkpoints.
The Uplink Time Difference of Arrival (U-TDOA) is renowned for its ability to accurately and reliably locate any mobile phone in any environment, including indoors. U-TDOA is currently used throughout the United States to locate emergency 911 phone calls dialed by mobile subscribers.
HHS (Health & Human Services) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the selection of John Howard, M.D., as the new director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) where he will play a dual role - in addition to being the director of NIOSH, he also will serve as the World Trade Center Programs coordinator for HHS.
The new version of the irms|PM (Patient Management) offers greater flexibility and faster patient processing, creating a more streamlined and user-friendly process for healthcare professionals.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced plans to distribute $40 million to state health departments to help prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The investment represents the first time Congress has appropriated HAI prevention funds specifically earmarked for states.