Periodic assessment to identify security risks in the physical environment will include the following: Physical plant size including current and planned changes, type of clientele, volume of business, community setting Community crime patterns, neighborhood patterns of change Exterior lighting, landscaping, communications systems, and parking issues Physical and electronic security systems In the event a security risk is identified, PSFHS leadership takes appropriate action in minimizing or eliminating identified security risks. Patients, staff and others are appropriately identified when entering the facility. Penrose St. Francis leadership and G4S Secure Solutions will work together in declaring an – area security-sensitive based on the potential for violence or use of weapons; especially vulnerable populations such as the elderly, infants, and children; the availability of drugs, money, and unsecured personal property; identification and access for visitors/associates in all areas of Penrose - St. Francis Health Services. Access to security sensitive areas is determined by the department managers and/or directors. The following areas have been declared as security sensitive. Emergency Department Pharmacy Storage 1st – Main Pharmacy ICU/CCU St. Francis Medical Center Emergency Department Main Pharmacy Birthing/Infant Care Pediatrics NICU ICU/CCU Administrative (ASC) Closed Door Pharmacy To minimize the risk of an infant or pediatric abduction, The Security Program Manager works in collaboration with department managers in identifying and implementing pediatric abduction prevention measures. When a security incident does occur, security officers will follow PSFHS policies and/or security procedures as outlined in the Penrose St. Francis Health Services Facility Security – Orders. The Penrose - St. Francis Health Services Facility Security Orders provide policy, procedure, direction, and overall control for the Security Program. Facility Security Orders are periodically reviewed, and revised as necessary. The Director of Support Services approves the Facility Security Orders in writing.
Periodic assessment to identify security risks in the physical environment will include the following: Physical plant size including current and planned changes, type of clientele, volume of business, community setting Community crime patterns, neighborhood patterns of change Exterior lighting, landscaping, communications systems, and parking issues Physical and electronic security systems In the event a security risk is identified, PSFHS leadership takes appropriate action in minimizing or eliminating identified security risks. Patients, staff and others are appropriately identified when entering the facility. Penrose – St. Francis leadership and G4S Secure Solutions will work together in declaring an area security-sensitive based on the potential for violence or use of weapons; especially vulnerable populations such as the elderly, infants, and children; the availability of drugs, money, and unsecured personal property; identification and access for visitors/associates in all areas of Penrose - St. Francis Health Services. Access to security sensitive areas is determined by the department managers and/or directors. The following areas have been declared as security sensitive. Emergency Department Pharmacy Storage – 1st Main Pharmacy ICU/CCU St. Francis Medical Center Emergency Department Main Pharmacy Birthing/Infant Care Pediatrics NICU ICU/CCU Administrative (ASC) Closed Door Pharmacy To minimize the risk of an infant or pediatric abduction, The Security Program Manager works in collaboration with department managers in identifying and implementing pediatric abduction prevention measures. When a security incident does occur, security officers will follow PSFHS policies and/or security procedures as outlined in the Penrose – St. Francis Health Services Facility Security Orders. The Penrose - St. Francis Health Services Facility Security Orders provide policy, procedure, direction, and overall control for the Security Program. Facility Security Orders are periodically reviewed, and revised as necessary. The Director of Support Services approves the Facility Security Orders in writing.
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