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Saving on training expenses: IAHSS training accepted by New York State
1Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY, USA.
Summary
Hospitals can obtain training waivers for security officer certification. This allows for more effective training and budget savings by using the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) 40-Hour Basic Certification Course instead of state-mandated training.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Security Management
- Occupational Training and Development
Background:
- New York State mandates a 16-hour On-The-Job Training Course for security officers.
- Hospitals require effective and budget-conscious security officer training programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the process of obtaining a training waiver for hospital security officers.
- To evaluate the benefits of using the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) 40-Hour Basic Certification Course as an alternative to state-mandated training.
Main Methods:
- Securing a training waiver from relevant authorities.
- Implementing the IAHSS 40-Hour Basic Certification Course for hospital security personnel.
Main Results:
- Successful acquisition of a training waiver was achieved.
- The IAHSS course provided more effective training compared to the mandated course.
- Significant budget dollar savings were realized through the waiver.
Conclusions:
- Training waivers can be successfully obtained for hospital security officer certification.
- Alternative certification courses like the IAHSS 40-Hour Basic Certification offer enhanced training effectiveness and cost-efficiency.