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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