Abstract： AS 4485.1:2021 pdf download.Security for healthcare facilities Part 1: General requirements. Section 2 Policies and procedures 2.1 General The aim of a healthcare facility’s security function is to ensure that a vigorous security policy a...

AS 4485.1:2021 pdf download.Security for healthcare facilities Part 1: General requirements.

Section 2 Policies and procedures

2.1 General

The aim of a healthcare facility’s security function is to ensure that a vigorous security policy and plan is implemented

throughout the facility. Where appropriate, security policies and procedures should he developed to address the specific needs of

individual areas within the facility.

2.2 SecurIty framework

2.2.1 Development

Each healthcarc facility shall develop a security framework, including policy. procedures and protocols, to effectively address

security risks. Each facility shall establish governance strategies and systems that identify the responsibilities and

accountabilities of all personnel concerned within the security framework.

The Individual roles and responsibilities of those Involved In the maintenance of safe conditions should be documented In position descriptions.

2.2.2 Management

Facilities shall designate appropriate personnel to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the security function. Ideally, such a person should have expertise and qualifications in, and understanding of, the application of security principles. This is

particularly important for large healthcare facilities, such as major hospitals, where a coordinated approach to security

throughout the facility is highly desirable.

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