SourceSecurity.com reports facilities earning Joint Commission accreditation improve safety and security decisions during the process. Here's what you need to know.
1. As part of the accreditation process, the Joint Commission evaluates a facility's security procedures.
2. The Joint Commission recommends working with a team of employees to develop security procedures — the security by committee approach.
3. Practice the procedures to ensure prime execution if a situation calls for it.
4. The storage areas for expensive medical equipment and pharmaceuticals are most at risk. CEO of Viscount Systems Scott Sieracki suggests having security in place 24/7, and requiring employees to have credentials to gain access to either area.
5. By evaluating these procedures, facilities often identify needed areas of improvement.
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