Health Security
Protecting the Safety and Welfare of Hospital Staff & Patients
Health Security
Protecting the Safety and Welfare of Hospital Staff & Patients
Hospital & Health Security
To ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors, hospitals implement various security measures such as CCTV cameras, duress alarms for staff, and electronic access control systems for doorways. Additionally, some hospitals employ dedicated security personnel.
Hospital & Health Security
To ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors, hospitals implement various security measures such as CCTV cameras, duress alarms for staff, and electronic access control systems for doorways. Additionally, some hospitals employ dedicated security personnel.
Security personnel in healthcare need strong customer service skills and deep empathy. They must possess exceptional interpersonal abilities to handle situations safely, including interactions with patients or emotionally charged relatives.
GippsSAFE security hospital guards are prepared to respond swiftly and effectively while assisting those in need. We collaborate with hospital HR teams to understand their expectations and find the right individuals to represent the specialised health security team.
In the healthcare sector, security guards require comprehensive training. They must adeptly handle situations while adhering to protocols to prevent risks or liabilities to the healthcare provider.
Consistency in performance and decision-making is crucial, ensuring compliance with hospital regulations and state legislation.
Deployment requirements – all GippsSAFE Security staff deployed to health care or hospital facility must:
- Hold a current security license
- Maintain a current Working with Children Check card
- Hold Advanced First Aid and Provide Advanced Resuscitation certificates
- Undergo a Medical Assessment including current vaccinations as required by the hospital
- Participate in random Drug and Alcohol testing
- Complete annual conflict resolution and CPR Training
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GippsSAFE’s Security Officers deployed in healthcare and hospital environments are highly trained, customer-oriented professionals dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Their roles are multifaceted, with primary objectives including proactive security and safety measures for patients, staff, and visitors, property and pharmacy protection, and integral involvement in the site’s Emergency Management Plan.
GippsSAFE’s Security Officers deployed in healthcare and hospital environments are highly trained, customer-oriented professionals dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Their roles are multifaceted, with primary objectives including proactive security and safety measures for patients, staff, and visitors, property and pharmacy protection, and integral involvement in the site’s Emergency Management Plan.
Key responsibilities include:
- First response to security, safety, or first aid incidents
- Integration into the facility’s Emergency Management Plan
- Providing security services in a variety of settings including Emergency Departments, Psychiatric Wards, one-on-one with patients
- Traffic/Crowd Control
- Transporting or escorting patients, staff, or visitors
- Monitoring and managing electronic surveillance systems
- Managing access control systems
- Monitoring and reinforcing COVID-19 infection control measures
These duties ensure comprehensive security and operational support tailored to the unique needs of health care and hospital facilities.
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