Medical Audits have a range of audit software systems to support Facilities management teams and Hospital Security in ensuring they meet National guidance in relation to providing a safe care environment for patients and a safe work environment for staff.
Hospital Security Assessment Software to depend on :-
Our Healthcare security Risk Assessment software has been developed to assist with the monitoring and assessment of the security processes, procedures and security facilities in place across the healthcare sector.
The areas and topics included are based on security audits carried out by Security teams across the National Health Service (NHS) and the Health service Executive (HSE).
The Healthcare Security Assessment tools are designed to:
Ensure the safety and security of employees and service users of healthcare facilities such as hospitals, out-patient departments, residential care properties, hospital admin buildings and more
Ensure all hospital buildings are secure and the personal property of healthcare staff and patients is safe
Assess the level of compliance with processes in place for prevention of Theft, fraud, damage and violence.
The security assessment software enables fast, efficient data collection on compliance and non-compliances associated with:
- Personal Property /Buildings
- Access to buildings
- Procedures to prevent security risks
- Training of healthcare staff in how to manage security and deal with security risks
And includes separate security risk assessments for:
- Hospital Entrance & Waiting Areas security issues
- Clinical Area security issues
- Difficult /Sensitive Discussions
- Healthcare staff Working Alone/Isolated
- Healthcare staff involved in Community Work
- Handling Money/Valuables within a healthcare setting
Standards referred to throughout the risk assessments are based on standards in best practice related to:
- Safety and welfare at work
- Personal safety of staff and patients
- Security services standards for NHS security leads
- Health & Safety Authority Security recommendations
Documents referred to in the preparation of this software include:
- Control of substances hazardous to health-The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended, 2013)
- Fire Act 2005
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- In the picture: A data protection code of practice for surveillance cameras and personal information 2015
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
- The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006
- The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended) (MHOR)
- The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
- The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992