gloves - In healthcare, the most common type of PPE
Factors when choosing gloves, include: - *Some healthcare workers have latex allergies
*Powdered gloves create a source of airborne allergens
*Non-powdered gloves, gloves with a low latex level or non-latex gloves should be used
Designed to incapacitate a person from a safe distance while reducing serious injuries or death - Tasers
A disadvantage of chemical agents. - Effectiveness of a rapid response is limited to the need to have
direct exposure to the eyes
Limitations of chemical agents: - No chemical agent will be effective in some cases:
People under the influence of alcohol/drugs, emotionally disturbed or combative people may have a
sensory reduction in pain
This document brings together the policies, standards and general procedures... - The security
operations manual
Identify five types of training: - *New officer training
*IAHSS progressive certification
*Specialized program training
*Elective training
*Security leadership development activities
The security operations manual typically includes: - *Purpose of the healthcare organization
*Purpose of the security program
*Security records and reports
, *General security information
Use of Force Policy - A use of force policy should be developed in every healthcare facility and should
include the identification of both clinical and non-clinical situations
** IAHSS has a guideline on use of force**
Why should you avoid providing officers with needless equipment? - Providing officers with needless
items increases the training time and program cost.
What is the purpose of the Security Operations Manual? - ** The security operations manual brings
together the policies, standards and general procedures
** It is intended to provide information to officers to effectively perform their job
Constraints when using handcuffs - **CMS is very specific about the use of handcuffs in the patient
restraint process
**Handcuffs should not be used in the restraint of patients unless an arrest is going to be made
Percentage of armed officers in healthcare... - Today, 12% of United States healthcare security officers
are armed (GE Survey, 2008)
What happens if you fail to provide uniforms to security officers? - By not providing officers with a
uniform, a mixed message is created about the importance of security at the facility.
What factors should be considered when deciding to arm security officers? - Factors for deciding to arm
security officers:
Personal safety
Vulnerability
Liability
Deterrent value
Environmental profile
Quality of personnel
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