October 11–17, 2026
Healthcare Security & Safety Week
Recognizing the professionals who help keep healthcare safe.
IAHSS Central Florida recognizes
Securing the Mission of Quality Care
2026 Healthcare Security & Safety Week
Healthcare Security and Safety Week is an opportunity to recognize the professionals whose commitment, vigilance and service help create safer environments for patients, visitors, caregivers and staff.
The IAHSS Central Florida Chapter proudly thanks healthcare security and safety professionals throughout Central Florida and across the profession for the work they do every day in support of quality patient care.
October 14
Officer Appreciation Day
Wednesday, October 14 is Healthcare Security and Safety Officer Appreciation Day. We encourage healthcare leaders, colleagues and community partners to take a moment to recognize the officers serving their organizations.
Professional development
IAHSS HSSW Webinar
IAHSS will present Turning Data into Action: Strategies to Reduce Assault-Related Injuries in Healthcare on Wednesday, October 14 at noon Eastern. The session offers 1 CHPA/CE credit.
Webinar details & registration →
Join the recognition
Thank a healthcare security professional.
Recognition can be simple: a personal thank-you, a note to a security team, or taking time to acknowledge the role security and safety professionals play in the healthcare mission.