Safety in Healthcare: Tips for Hiring In-House Security

Overview

Are you contemplating an in-house security department for your facility? This can be a daunting task.

This online presentation describes the steps involved in implementing an in-house security program, from recruiting to hiring, training, and follow-up along with other tasks you might not otherwise initially think of.

Should I Attend?

Security Directors, Facility Directors, Risk Managers, Compliance Officers, Safety Directors, Quality Directors, CNOs, CFOs, and CEOs are invited to this event.

Objectives

At the end of this online presentation, participants will be able to:

Create a security program budget.
Recruit and hire the right candidates.
Implement training for competence and retention.
Develop checks and balances to sustain the program.

Agenda

10 am – 10:05 am: Speaker introduction, objectives, and disclosures

10:05 am – 10:20 am: How to create a budget

10:20 am – 10:35 am: Recruiting and retaining candidates

10:35 am – 10:55 am: Training and how to sustain the program

10:55 am – 11:00 am: Q&A

Continuing Education

Participants will receive 1.0 nursing contact hours from the Hospital Services of Louisiana, Inc. for complete attendance of the program. Hospital Services of Louisiana, Inc is approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing – CE Provider #60.

CHSP/CPSO: 1.0 contact hours of continuing education credit toward fulfillment of the requirements of CHSP designation of Certified Healthcare Safety Professional & CPSO designation of Certified Patient Safety Officer.

Accommodations

Please contact LHA Trust Funds if you have a disability that may require special accommodations for this educational opportunity. LHA Trust Funds is committed to ensuring full accessibility for all registrants.