The security risks you face can range from fire hazards to confrontations with physically and emotionally affected visitors.
Provide Conversations and Support
In the healthcare sector, you hear stories and see injuries that can also affect your staff and their well-being. Ensure you have an open work culture where you discuss employee well-being and whether they need support or assistance.
If your staff feels that their work may be dangerous because they often work alone to care for patients, you can make things easier by equipping them with security alarms. This way, help and assistance are just a click away if a situation feels dangerous or unpleasant.
With our security officers, you benefit from a physical presence that increases safety. They can be on-site all the time or conduct patrols.
Ensure Necessary Knowledge to Prevent Further Injuries
Your staff has the knowledge and training regarding treating injuries and illnesses before the patient arrives at your care facility. But in the event of a fire, it is also important that they know how to extinguish a small fire and how to lead your patients to safety. Ensure that staff have the necessary training and education on how to act in the event of a fire. Also, make sure your staff knows how to use the fire extinguishing equipment in your facility. Fire extinguishers are effective, but if no one knows how to use them, they lose their effectiveness.
Be Wary of Negligence and Fire Hazards
To keep your head and concentration at their best at all times, your staff needs well-deserved breaks. If an emergency arises, and the employee must leave the staff room quickly, there may be a risk that the coffee maker or other kitchen equipment is left on. A simple way to protect against this is to install timers on all electronic equipment.
Prevent Theft by Visitors and Staff
Medications and other treatments are essential for you to care for your patients. If these were to disappear, it would affect both your business and the well-being and treatment of your patients. Unfortunately, many people break into healthcare facilities to steal medications, but sometimes employees take materials they shouldn't. Ensure your premises are locked, and keep a vigilant eye on the suspicious behaviour of visitors and employees. If an employee discovers a theft, it is important to report it to the police. A safe work culture can be crucial in whether your employees report theft or not. A good work culture that promotes safety and security will also create a better work environment.
Enhance Security in the Morning and Evening
Given the risk of theft around a healthcare facility containing medications, your staff may feel uneasy when opening or closing your business for the day with fewer staff on-site. Do not let your staff be surprised by an unwanted guest by having Protectas security officers on-site during opening and closing times. As the employee starts or finishes their tasks, our security officer patrols your area to ensure everything is in order.
Make the Right Decision with Protectas
When you and your employees feel safe at work, you work more efficiently and maximize productivity. To ensure all possible risks in your facility are identified and the right security solutions are installed, you can turn to experts in the field.
With Protectas as a partner, you don't have to worry about the security of your workplace. We have extensive experience, a wide range of security systems, and can handle everything from comprehensive security management of your healthcare facility to assistance in a specific area.
Do you need help with risk assessment and security solutions? Contact us, and we will call you to help increase the security of your healthcare facility. We provide the first risk assessment free of charge.
