Seventy-five hospitals and medical centers have been named to Security magazine's "2010 Security 500" list, which recognizes organizations worldwide for best-managed security practices.
Technology was a critical issue recognized by Security this year for hospitals and medical centers.
The 2010 Security 500 List is based on data supplied by the organizations through their participation in a security industry benchmarking survey and from public resources and records. The list, which covers 16 markets, was published in the November issue of Security magazine. Click here to learn about the methodology used for Security's 2010 survey.
Geisinger Health System (GHS) was ranked 32, and was one of two Pennsylvania healthcare organizations named to the list.
"We work very hard to ensure that our entire health system is secure and safe in every way possible," said Scott J. Bitting, director, Security and Emergency Management Services. "This recognition demonstrates our commitment to providing a secure environment for our patients, visitors and employees, and that our system is clearly working."
According to Bitting, GHS participated in a security industry benchmarking survey, from which Security magazine obtained information on Geisinger's security tactics.
"Security at Geisinger has been in a growth mode, similar to the growth pattern of our institution as a whole," said Bitting. "The implementation of new technology and the dedicated security staff on our campuses make our health system a very safe one."
The list is on the next page.
1
New York-Presbyterian - CUMC/MSCHONY/ALLEN*
Richard Irizarry, CPP
Security Director - CUMC
New York
NY
2
Cleveland Clinic*
Randy Stephan
Chief of Protective Services
Cleveland
OH
3
Providence Health & Services*
Eric Cowperthwaite
System Director and CISO
Renton
WA
4
Atlantic Health*
Alan J. Robinson
Director, Protection and Security Services
Morristown
NJ
5
Weill Cornell Medical Center*
Bernard Scaglione
Director of Security
New York
NY
6
Greenville Hospital System*
Shawn Reilly
Director Security
Greenville
SC
7
Aurora Health Care*
Michael R. Cummings, CPP
Director, Loss Prevention Services
Milwaukee
WI
8
Brigham & Women's Hospital*
Robert Chicarello, CPP
Director of Security & Parking
Boston
MA
9
NYU Langone Medical Center*
Robert Zick
Director
New York
NY
10
Dallas County Hospital District Police Department
Kenneth Cheatle
Chief of Police
Dallas
TX
11
University Health Network*
Todd Milne
Senior Manager
Toronto
ON
12
Childrens Hospital Boston*
Robert Ryan
Director, Security & Transportation
Boston
MA
13
University of Minnesota Medical Ctr, Fairview*
Linda Fite
Director, Security Services
Minneapolis
MN
14
Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center*
Jack Mayoros
Director of Security
Hartford
CT
15
UC Irvine Medical Center*
Scott Martin
Director, Security/Parking/Emergency Manager
Orange
CA
16
Shawnee Mission Medical Center*
Charles Murray
Security Director
Shawnee Mission
KS
17
Parkland Hospital*
Dr. Ron Anderson
CEO
Dallas
TX
18
Memorial Hospital @ Gulfport*
Paul Bennett
Security Manager
Gulfport
MS
19
Ascension Health
Robert J. Henkel
Pres., Healthcare Operations and C.O.O
St. Louis
MO
20
Community Health Systems
Gordon Carlisle
Vice President, Facilities Management
Franklin
TN
21
Mercy Health Partners*
Leon Conklin
Director Safety and Security
Muskegon
MI
22
Medical City Dallas Management Limited*
Leonard Sullivan
Director of Security
Dallas
TX
23
Catholic Healthcare West
Marvin O'Quinn
EVP/Chief Operating Officer
San Francisco
CA
24
Catholic Health Initiatives
Phillip L. Foster
Sr. VP, Chief Risk Officer
Englewood
CO
® "Copyright 2010. Dalani Media"
List continues on the next page.
25
Exeter Hospital*
Bill Mace
Chief of Security
Exeter
NH
26
Parrish Medical Center*
Deena Ellis
Security Manager
Titusville
FL
27
Massachusetts General Hospital
Bonnie Michelman, CPP, CHPA
Director Police and Security
Boston
MA
28
St. Mary's Jefferson Memorial Hospital*
Larry Gilbert
Security Manager
Jefferson City
TN
29
Tampa General Hospital
Balaji Ramadoss
CSO
Tampa
FL
30
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Doug Campbell
AVP Operations
New Brunswick
NJ
31
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Margie Brine
Director of Security
St. Louis
MO
32
Geisinger Health System
Scott Biting
Manager Security Services
Danville
PA
33
Henry Ford Health System
Kevin Robinson
Captain Manager
Detroit
MI
34
Lancaster Regional Medical Center*
Jeffrey T. Hatfield
Systems Director of Security
Lancaster
PA
35
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Gary A. Switzer
Director Safety and Security
Falls Church
VA
36
Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Tim Nelson
Chief of Campus Police Dept.
Greenville
NC
37
Hartford Hospital
Lucette Dunlop
Director of Security
Hartford
CT
38
Lancaster General Hospital
Daniel Ford
Director, Security
Lancaster
PA
39
Specialty Hospital of Washington- Hadley*
Melvin Stewart
Security Manager
Washington
DC
40
The MetroHealth System
Thomas P. Miller
Director of Protective Services
Cleveland
OH
41
HCA Centennial Medical Center
Frank Smith
Deputy Chief
Nashville
TN
42
Tanner Health System*
Larry Steed
Senior Vice President
Carrollton
GA
43
Baystate Medical Center
Thomas F Lynch
Director of Security
Springfield
MA
44
Christus Santa Rosa Health Care
Mark A. Hart
Director Security & Environmental
San Antonio
TX
45
Cedars-Sinai Hospital
Corey Hart
Manager, Safety and Security
Los Angeles
CA
46
Scripps Memorial Hospital
Kevin Matsukado
Safety Officer
La Jolla
CA
47
Sarasota Memorial Medical Center
Richard Millar
Captain
Sarasota
FL
48
Georgetown University Hospital
John Bertolotti
Director of Protective Services
Washington
DC
49
Virtua Memorial Hospital
Jermain Rhyens
Director Security
Mount Holly
NJ
® "Copyright 2010. Dalani Media"
List continues on the next page.
50
Grady Memorial Hospital
Dallas Terry
Operations Manager
Atlanta
GA
51
Maricopa Integrated Health Systems
Mark Pecak
Captain
Phoenix
AZ
52
Mayo Clinic Hospital
Steven Dettman
Director, Security/Visitor Support
Phoenix
AZ
53
Akron General Medical Center
Dan Beaver
Assistant Director Security
Akron
OH
54
Kings Daughters Medical Center
Scott Hill
Director Safety-Security
Ashland
KY
55
Parkview Health
Richard Dufresne Sr.
Manager Security & Parkeing
Fort Wayne
IN
56
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
A. Lee Matthews
Public Safety Manager
Chicago
IL
57
Texas Children's Hospital
Geoffrey Povinelli
Assistant Director of Security
Houston
TX
58
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital
Robert Johnson
Director
Valencia
CA
59
Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center
Tom Golden
Manager, Public Safety, parking, PBX
Glendale
CA
60
Concord Hospital
John Charron
Director, Security
Concord
NH
61
Floyd Medical Center
Sonny Rigas
COO
Rome
GA
62
Hoboken University Medical Center
Stephen Guant
Dir. Safety, Security, Parkg, Transportation
Hoboken
NJ
63
Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center*
Tony Lazenby
Manager
Anchorage
AK
64
Elkhart General Hospital
Dale Brown
Manager of Security
Elkhart
IN
65
Beebe Medical Center
Ronald W. Webster
Security/Safety Manager
Lewes
DE
66
St. Agnes College
David Almont
Security Operations Manager
Baltimore
MD
67
Holy Family Hospital
Raymond E. Bush
Security Manager
Spokane
WA
68
Baptist Medical Center Beaches
Edward A. Solustri
Manager, Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness
Jacksonville Beach
FL
69
BWMC
Stan Mezewski
Security Director
Glen Burnie
MD
70
St. Joseph Hospital
Chad Towner
COO
Ft. Wayne
IN
71
Good Samaritan Hospital
Keith Monroe
Director
Vincennes
IN
72
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Craig Forcina
Director Safety & Security
Attleboro
MA
73
Hillsdale Community Health Center
Charles Scott Brown
Facilities Manager
Hillsdale
MI
74
Coler Goldwater Hospital
Vito Aleo
Director of Hospital Police
Roosevelt Island
NY
75
Keokuk Area Hospital
Jim Swallow
Director Facility Management
Keokuk
IA
