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Security as a management service
1Hospital Shared Services of Colorado.
Summary
Hospital security is integral to effective management and patient care. This overview examines healthcare security functions through a service-oriented, managerial lens.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Hospital Security Operations
Background:
- Hospital security is often siloed from patient care.
- Effective management is crucial for optimal healthcare delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive overview of healthcare security functions.
- To frame hospital security as a key management element supporting patient care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of healthcare security functions.
- Analysis from a service-oriented, management perspective.
Main Results:
- Hospital security encompasses diverse functions.
- Security is best managed as a service supporting patient care.
Conclusions:
- Integrating security into management enhances patient care.
- A service-oriented approach optimizes healthcare security.