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Merger, they wrote.

T Anderson, E Boxerbaum

    Journal of Healthcare Protection Management : Publication of the International Association for Hospital Security
    |November 11, 1999
    PubMed
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    Merging hospital security departments requires strategic planning and staff involvement for a successful integration. Collaboration between leadership and security teams ensures a smoother transition and protects personnel during organizational changes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Administration
    • Organizational Change Management
    • Security Management

    Background:

    • Grant and Riverside Methodist Hospitals in Columbus, OH, initiated a merger to form a unified healthcare system.
    • The merger necessitated significant operational adjustments for the existing security departments of both institutions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline a strategy for integrating two hospital security forces during a merger.
    • To ensure the protection and well-being of security staff throughout the integration process.

    Main Methods:

    • Directors of both security departments collaborated to develop an integration strategy.
    • Security staff were actively involved in organizational decision-making processes.

    Main Results:

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    • A collaborative approach facilitated a more manageable integration of the security departments.
    • Involving staff in decisions positively impacted the integration experience for the security personnel.

    Conclusions:

    • Strategic collaboration between security leadership is crucial for successful healthcare mergers.
    • Engaging staff in the decision-making process enhances the effectiveness and ease of organizational integration.