Counter the Threat

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, and ROCHESTER, NY. August 21,2020

Counter Threat Group (counterthreatgrp.com), a company that assists organizations in creating and maintaining sound physical security programs regardless of entity size announced today a partnership with Checklist Boards (checklistboards.com) a company that provides a backup to human memory during routine and emergency procedures through their unique, patented Checklist Board ™. The boards serve as a specific reminder to help prevent errors of omission and contribute to a safer environment. Checklist Board’s design is a direct result of input from healthcare professionals and practitioners throughout the United States.

Counter Threat Group will augment its service offerings with Checklist Boards, providing an option for clients to create specific reminders customized to each clients needs for maintaining a more secure work environment.

“Checklist Boards provide visible reminders to our clients of important steps that must be activated to keep team members on task thus reducing risks to their organization” said Rick Klepper, co-founder of Counter Threat Group. “Counter Threat Group can now provide a full 360-degree assessment that combines our expertise in the physical and behavioral aspects of security with the expertise of Checklist Boards in minimizing the daily security risks that all businesses and organizations face.”

“Counter Threat Group provides an extremely important service in today’s times as every entity needs a clear and strong focus on physical security,” said Rick Taylor, CEO of Checklist Boards. “Checklist Boards is pleased to partner with a company with such an important mission and is glad that Checklist Boards can provide our patented system to companies who realize the importance of having zero tolerance for steps missed in creating a sound and safe environment. Implementation of Checklist Boards in healthcare has delivered documented improvements in communication, teamwork and safety. This drives reductions in preventable errors and infection rates. Analysis of one hospital group’s Checklist Board implementation delivered a 31% decrease in re-admissions the first year, generating an estimated $2 million dollars in savings.

Checklist boards are used throughout the hospital—from the emergency department, to the pre-op setting, to the operating room. You can find them in the recovery room, patient rooms and on the walls at the nursing station for scheduling.

About Counter Threat Group,LLC
Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, Counter Threat Group, LLC focuses on providing risk reduction and prevention expertise for the business, faith, medical and educational communities through threat assessments, research, training, travel advice and cyber security resources.

For more information contact:
Rick Klepper co-Founder Counter Threat Group, 678-588-1622, rklepper@counterthreatgrp.com
Rick Taylor, CEO Checklist Boards Corporation, 585-586-0152, rick@checklistboards.com