same situation as us however we have no such protections. before you ask, we are not a quiet little hospital. we average 5 violent incidents per 24 hr period....
Anyone aware of a benchmarking formula to use for providing security staffing vs. square feet of hospital? Anyone have this in use? This question has come up...
Good Morning, I searched several of my reference materials and did not find any "formulas" for staffing. There were several references to conducting incident...
You may want to check with a POST certified training center and see what is available through them. Also there are several federal programs (especially HAZMAT...
There are several methods for determining the "value" of a security department and possibly generating general fund revenues. Generation of revenues can come...
Hi Everyone, I have raised the issue of limiting patient visitation to end at 2100 for general visiting. Our hospital has no limit at the moment. I'm getting...
Because of family centered care we are going to 24/7 visitation. But is restricted to mom, dad, grandma, grandpa only. ... Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail...
Thank you - that is exactly what I am proposing. Norman E.Shearer Security Chief Fire Marshal 360-734-5400, extension 3623 Pager 6000-184 Cell 360-815-2065 Fax...
... 2100 ... I'm ... must ... a ... Our visiting hours also stop at 2100 hours. ICU units and such are taken on a case by case basis by the unit staff. It is...
Our visiting ours are over at 8 pm. Usually the significant other we let them stay as long as they like. Debbie Miller, Safety Officer/Director Desert...
The following hospitalsecurity poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: How many officers are on duty at one time ? CHOICES AND RESULTS ...
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As a Canadian Protection Services Officer, we are required to handle all the situations ongoing in the hospital. Mostly, we deal with the psychiatric patients...
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we have physical contact approx every 4 hrs. this was calculated over a 12 month period on 24 hr roster. As you are aware, this is an indication only. Last...
Having that much physical contact/altercations at a facility sounds as if the administration needs to do a serious analysis of work place violence. It needs...
I appreciate everyones reply. It's interesting to note the lack of attention that hospital security recieves from administration in all these different areas....
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I'm looking for infrormation on the Security Consulting Firm SMSI, good or bad. If you have had any dealings with this firm please let me know what you think. ...
Hi Folks, Its interesting to see that some of the problems experienced overseas are experienced here in new zealand. We look after a small 600 bed hospital...
Sel, I agree,compensation is vital if you are to retain staff and attract staff who may want to make it a career. I count my department as fortunate as over...
I was playing on the office computer at work & saw a bookmark for a hospital security group on yahoo. At first I was thinking "yeah right". OK now I admit I...
Hi, I'm a reporter working on a story about hospital infant security systems, and I'd love to know what professionals think of various systems such as HUGS....
We have a hugs program at the facility in which I am at. It works real well but we also deal with children everyday. I would be more than happy to talk with...
Sorry, I'm leery of commenting on my security systems to the press for obvious reasons... then it wouldn't be very secure anymore. That's possibly why the El...
We are in the process of looking at our code blue policy and how are officers are trained for such a thing. Are your officers trained in basic first aid? CPR?...
Security should remain security and not become involved with clinical situations within the medical facility. On the exterior that is a different situation....
