Security ServicesDr. Parag Gujarathi

MUHS28 Sept 2012

Security of what?

- Assets of the hospital

Assets of the HospitalPatientsSpecialized staff (doctors, nurses,

technical assistants...)High end equipment.Medicines.Visitors.Morgue.Vehicles.Building and affiliated material.

Security from whom?

HOSPITAL SECURITY SERVICESSecurity system in the hospital is a must

because____(i) Hospital is a people intensive place.

(ii)Provide services to sick people round the clock.

(iii)Anybody has an access to any part of the hospital any time for advise and treatment.

HOSPITAL SECURITY SERVICES

(iv)The hospital atmosphere is always filled with emotions, excitements care and happiness, death and sorrow.

(v)The hospital staff operates in a tense atmosphere resulting in irritation, conflicts and aggression, threatening life of hospital staff.

HOSPITAL SECURITY SERVICESvi)Hospital uses very costly equipments,

fixture scan machines whose safety is essential.

vii) safety of patients, attendants and their property is the moral duty of the hospital.

Security ServicesSecurity Department

- Security Personnel

Electronic Aid

- RFID -CCTV

HOSPITAL SECURITY COMMITTEE hospital security committee comprises of:- 1. Medical Superintendent- Chairman2. Safety Officer-Member3. Nursing Supdt.-Member4. Security Supervisor-Member5. Departmental Heads-Members8

JOB FUNCTION:- The committee to meet once a month to review

the security system. Make policy and guidelines for deployment of

security at various points. Selection of security agency and making terms

and conditions. Signing of contract with security agency. Carrying out periodic security audit. Checking biodata and police verification of

security men

DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY MEN-Hospital should deploy well trained security

personnel under the system.-The security services is usually outsourced

which is efficient, alert well trained and dedicated team of security men.

(i) Use of attendant pass(ii) Use of identify card for staff (iii)Use of metal detectors(iv )Dedicated luggage room for patients

DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY MENLocations :

At entrance & exitAt Sensitive Points

Central Control roomArea in charge & Patrolling team

Electronic AidsRFID

An RFID system can be used to track patients, doctors and expensive equipment in hospitals in real time.

RFID tags can be attached to the ID bracelets of all patients, or just patients requiring special attention, so their location can be tracked continuously.

RFID technology can also provide an electronic link for wirelessly communicating patient data. An instant assessment of critical equipment and personnel locations is also possible through RFID technology.

These applications can be combined with Active Wave access control to allow only authorized personnel to access to critical areas of the hospital.

Benefits of using Active Wave RFID Systems:Continuously track each patient's locationTrack the location of doctors and nurses in the hospitalTrack the location of expensive and critical instruments and

equipmentRestrict access to drugs, pediatrics, and other high-threat areas

to authorized staffMonitor and track unauthorized persons who are loitering

around high-threat areasFacilitate triage processes by restricting access to authorized

staff and "approved" patients during medical emergencies, epidemics, terrorist threats, and other times when demands could threaten the hospital's ability to effectively deliver services

Use the patient's RFID tag to access patient information for review and update through a hand-held computer

Electronic AidCCTV

Metal & Explosive Detectors

Security Alarm system

X ray screening systems

Alarm SystemsFire AlarmMedical gas AlarmBlood bank AlarmNarcotic AlarmCold room walk in cooler AlarmVoltage fluctuation AlarmElevator AlarmSecurity AlarmPatient emergency AlarmCode blue Alarm

SECURITY MANAGEMENTFollowing points needs attention. ADEQUATE BUDGET ALLOCATIONMAINTENANCE CONTRACT MONITORING & EVALUATION POLICY & GUIDELINES POLICE VERIFICATION OF SECURITY STAFF ISSUE OF UNIFORM SIDE INTIFICATION TAG

WITH PHOTOGRAPH REGULAR TRAINING OF NEW INCUMBENTs RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION

MIXED SECURITY SYSTEM-It is better to have a mixed security system.

In certain sensitive area guards should be physically deployed to take immediate action like emergency and wards, gates.

Other areas can have electronic screening and close circuit T.V.

The mixed system will be cost effective as well as more efficient and can avoid immediate security risks like manhandling and protection of staff.

Whatever be the system objective is to safety of man , material and infrastructure.

Codes Activation System also be effective

Code Red : Code Blue :Code Yellow :Code Violet :Code Black :Code Green :Code orange :

Thank you