Anatomy of Total Hospital
Security
Presented by: H. Edward Creamer
Security Assessments International, Inc.
June 16, 2005
Anatomy of Total Hospital Security
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Hospitals can not afford a weak link in security
II.
Governmental / regulatory entities require a safe
Environment of Care
III.
Convincing decision makers – why total security is crucial
to a hospital’s financial bottom line
IV.
Elements of a security assessment & how it helps achieve a
total security solution
V.
Liability issues affected by negligent security
VI.
Assessments & Security Integrators - advantages of
working together to achieve total hospital security
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Why Hospitals Need Quality Security
•“Murphy’s Law” is alive and well in the
hospital setting
•Patients and families evaluate hospitals not
only for their level of clinical care, but also for
the quality of security & safety provided
•Hospitals are unique with characteristics
setting them apart from other market
segments
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Regulatory Agencies and Acts Impacting
Hospital Security
 JCAHO
 CMS
 HIPAA
 OSHA
 Homeland Security
 Local and State Regulations
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A Hard Sell?
Convincing decision makers total security
is crucial to their financial bottom line
• Meeting with directors & executives
• Identifying the decision makers
• Convincing hospital executives to implement
security assessment findings and recommendations
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Security / Threat Assessments
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Comprehensive Security Assessments
Components
● Vulnerability Analysis
● Security Management Program Development
● Risk Recognition
● Litigation Avoidance
● Hazard Analysis
● Employee Education & Training
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Additional Assessment Components
> Identification of strengths and weaknesses in
physical protection and loss prevention
> Analysis of security policies, protocols and
procedures
> Establishment of Best Practice Standards
> Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements
and standards
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Liability Issues
•Identify Potential Security Weaknesses
•Mitigate Exposures
•Negligent Security
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Security Assessments
& Security Integrators
The distinct advantages of working with
a professional assessment organization
A proactive step to improve the quality
of security at the facility
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Advantages For The Integrator
√ Reach the decision makers
√ Identification of additional Points-of-Sale
√ Provides justification for expenditure of funds on security
√ Strengthens on-going relationships with client hospital
√ Establishes long term relationship with healthcare facility
$ Annual reassessments create opportunities for continued
business through new construction, renovation & expansion
of facilities and equipment upgrades
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Advantages for the Hospital
• Improved protection – identification & awareness of
vulnerabilities
• Reduced liability exposure due to inadequate security
• Enhanced employee, staff and patient satisfaction from
a secure environment
• Needed and required security equipment based on
current industry standards
• Development of long term security plans and budgeting
• Support from court established expert witness, if
required
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Required Consultant Qualifications
Hands-on healthcare facility experience
Industry credentials & professional integrity
Professional certifications
Membership in national and international security
organizations
Court established healthcare security expert
witness status
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Questions and Answers
Should we run out of time before
getting to your question, please let us
know. We’re here as a resource for you
to answer your questions about the
healthcare security industry.
[email protected]
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