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Beyond a shadow of doubt: networking with your peers
1Akron General Health System, Akron, OH, USA.
Summary
The Northern Ohio Chapter of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) developed a Shadowing Program. This initiative facilitates knowledge exchange and practical benefits through hospital security staff networking.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Security Management
- Professional Development in Security
Background:
- The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Northern Ohio Chapter identified a need for enhanced professional development.
- Existing security officer training may not fully address practical, on-the-job challenges faced by all healthcare security professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the IAHSS Northern Ohio Chapter's Shadowing Program.
- To highlight the practical benefits of inter-hospital security staff networking and knowledge sharing.
Main Methods:
- The program involves security staff from one hospital hosting security officers from other healthcare facilities.
- Participants engage in a shadowing experience to observe and learn from colleagues in different institutional settings.
Main Results:
- The program fosters practical learning and skill development for participating security officers.
- Networking opportunities enhance professional relationships and collaboration within the healthcare security community.
Conclusions:
- The Shadowing Program offers tangible benefits for individual security professionals and the broader healthcare security field.
- Inter-institutional collaboration through such programs is a valuable strategy for advancing healthcare security practices.
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