1.

Protection of hospital property and concerns

2. Protection of patients, including incapacitated
patients, and staff
3. Safe control of violent or unstable patients
4. Vulnerability to damage from terrorism
 STRATEGIES TO MAINTAIN FACILITY
SECURITY

Assess and regularly monitor security needs to

maintain a safe and secured facility in view of a
pandemic induced patient surge.
 Ensure that all security procedures are authorized
by administration and then share with staff.
 Limit access points to facility.
Develop appropriate signage to facilitate patient
flow.
Adapt current policies to limit visitation and develop
systems of enforcement.
 ISSUES THAT REQUIRE CONSIDERATION:

areas of the building that are difficult to monitor

after dark;
service entries where traffic might not be controlled;
external illumination generally, in particular around
carparks and
entry points;
 landscaping that might shield intruders;
building features that allow easy ingress of intruders;

the role of security systems (closed circuit TV etc.);

fencing;

 drug storage - location and security;

 night staffing levels and protocol for receiving emergency or

nightvisitors (after hours);

restricted after hours vehicular access;