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Taking your security department to the next level.

Fredrick G Roll¹, Margie P Brine

¹Healthcare Security Consultants, Inc., Frederick, CO, USA.

Journal of Healthcare Protection Management : Publication of the International Association for Hospital Security

|September 20, 2008

Summary

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital enhanced its security program by seeking external review. This proactive approach identified key improvements and strategies for strengthening hospital security measures.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Security
Hospital Administration
Risk Management

Background:

Barnes-Jewish Hospital possessed a robust, long-standing security program.
Continuous improvement initiatives prompted a review of existing security protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

To obtain an external assessment of the hospital's security program.
To identify specific areas for enhancement within the security framework.

Main Methods:

Engaged external security experts for a comprehensive review.
Collaborated with internal stakeholders to implement recommendations.

Main Results:

Identified and implemented targeted security enhancements.
Achieved measurable improvements in overall security posture.

Conclusions:

External perspectives are valuable for refining healthcare security.
Proactive security assessments drive continuous improvement in hospital safety.