Security

Introduction

• Relevant legislation
• Professional guidelines

Common Security Risks and Threats in Healthcare Settings

• Physical
• Unauthorised access
• Unverified patient identification checks
• Theft and vandalism
• Workplace violence and aggression
• Cyber security risks
• Data breaches
• Ransom and malware attacks
• Insider threat

Patient Safety and Security Risks

• Medication theft or diversion
• Patient absconding

Information Security Risk

• Inadequate data protection
• Incorrect disposal of confidential waste

Environmental and Infrastructure Risks

• Fire and safety hazards
• Power outages and equipment failures
• Natural disasters o emergency situations

Staff Related Risks

• Insider threats and misconduct
• Non-compliance with security protocols
• Non compliance with safety protocols

Understanding Risk Assessment

• What are risk assessments used for
• Identifying hazards
• Risk matrix

Implementation Mitigation Strategies

• Eliminate the risk
• Reduce the risk
• Protect through procedures
• Administrative controls
• Monitor and review

Security Breach – Quick Observation Test

• Key mitigation strategies
• Staff training
• Patient and data protection
• Emergency preparedness
• Incident reporting and response

Ensuring Data Protection and Information Security Compliance

• The Caldicott Principles 2020
• Core principles of data protection compliance
• Practical steps to ensure compliance
• Best practices for information security

Understanding the Role of Security Personnel and Collaborative Working

• Core responsibilities
• Surveillance and monitoring
• Responding to security incidents
• Responding to
• Safeguarding and patient protection
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Asset protection and loss prevention
• Customer service and reassurance
• The importance of collaborative working
• Internal collaboration
• External collaboration
• Private security firms
• Regulatory and inspection bodies
• Best practices for effective security and collaboration

Practical Steps to Demonstrate Compliance

• Prevent Duty Policy
• Prevent Duty Training
• Staff training logs
• Case studies
• Security breach image, test awareness