Anatomy of Total Hospital Security Presented by: H. Edward Creamer Security Assessments International, Inc. June 16, 2005.

Anatomy of Total Hospital Security

Presented by: H. Edward CreamerSecurity Assessments International, Inc.June 16, 2005

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Anatomy of Total Hospital Security

I. 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?

• Meeting with directors & executives

• Identifying the decision makers

• Convincing hospital executives to implement security assessment findings and recommendations

Convincing decision makers total security is crucial to their financial bottom line

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Security / Threat Assessments

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Comprehensive Security AssessmentsComponents

● 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 QualificationsHands-on healthcare facility experience

Industry credentials & professional integrityProfessional certificationsMembership in national and international security organizationsCourt established healthcare security expert witness status

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