Training and planning can help to reduce security issues at healthcare facilities, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website.
Ensuring a high level of leadership in the security department is key, according to Thomas A. Smith of Healthcare Security Consultants Inc.
Security managers need to be well-trained, continue their education and, if possible, become certified in healthcare security, Smith said in the article.
Also important, is establishing reasonable visitation policies that allow facilities to identify who is in the building, especially when fewer staff are on duty and patients are more vulnerable.
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