Overview
Security in the Health Care Environment provides the reader with must-have information about security in the health care environment, JCAHO requirements, recordkeeping and other administrative aspects expected of the Security Department. A unique feature of the book is the inclusion of examples of security awareness programs with suggestions on how to implement them. The inclusion of forms also makes this handbook unique. One entire section of the book is devoted to security issues in specific departments such as: the maternity center, pharmacy, emergency department, business office, home care, psychiatric units, and more, making this an easy-to-use resource.
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* Introduction to Security in the Health Care Environment * The Security Program Structure * The Security Audit * The Security Management Plan * Security Recordkeeping * Security Officer Selection and Training * The Service Side of Security * Security Awareness Programs * Security Equipment * Electronics in Health Care Security * Maternity Center Security * Drug Diversion * Pharmacy Security * Nursing Units * Laundry Security * Food Service Security * Business Office, Medical Records/Human Resources * Emergency Department Security * Psychiatric Unit Security * Home Care Security * Bomb Threats * Hostage Situations * Fire Preventions and Emergency Preparedness * Gang Violence and the Health Care Setting * Violence in the Health Care Workplace * Investigating Patient Abuse Claims * Executive Protection * Parking and Security * Managed Care * Medicaid and Medicare Fraud * Appendices
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