Dr. Parag Gujarathi MUHS 28 Sept 2012

Security of what? - Assets of the hospital

Assets of the Hospital Patients Specialized staff (doctors, nurses, technical assistants...) High end equipment. Medicines. Visitors. Morgue. Vehicles. Building and affiliated material.

Security from whom?

HOSPITAL SECURITY SERVICES Security 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 SERVICES vi)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 Services Security Department - Security Personnel Electronic Aid - RFID -CCTV

HOSPITAL SECURITY COMMITTEE hospital security committee comprises of:- 1. Medical Superintendent- Chairman 2. Safety Officer-Member 3. Nursing Supdt.-Member 4. Security Supervisor-Member 5. 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 MEN Locations : At entrance & exit At Sensitive Points Central Control room Area in charge & Patrolling team

Electronic Aids RFID 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 location Track the location of doctors and nurses in the hospital Track the location of expensive and critical instruments and equipment Restrict access to drugs, pediatrics, and other high-threat areas to authorized staff Monitor and track unauthorized persons who are loitering around high-threat areas Facilitate 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 Aid CCTV Metal & Explosive Detectors Security Alarm system X ray screening systems

Alarm Systems Fire Alarm Medical gas Alarm Blood bank Alarm Narcotic Alarm Cold room walk in cooler Alarm Voltage fluctuation Alarm Elevator Alarm Security Alarm Patient emergency Alarm Code blue Alarm

SECURITY MANAGEMENT Following points needs attention. ADEQUATE BUDGET ALLOCATION MAINTENANCE 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