Focus: Facility Design

Designing healthcare facilities with security in mind

Consult with security personnel during design of new projects


When designing new healthcare facilities, it's a good idea to consult with security personnel, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website.

 

The right design can help prevent violence in healthcare facilities.

 

According to respondents to the Health Facilities Management 2016 Hospital Security Survey, electronic access control, video surveillance systems and mass notification systems are top technologies used to help keep patients and staff safe.

 

When designing a facility, a good place to start is consulting the IAHSS Security Design Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities.

 

Read the article.

 

 

 



February 14, 2017


Topic Area: Security


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