Security - Risk Assessment
What does it mean to be secure?
Any examples are for illustrative purposes only.
The Joint Commission defines "secure" as locked in containers, in a locked room, or under constant surveillance. Furthermore, in many cases, monitoring remotely via camera is not adequate in meeting constant surveillance if there is an opportunity for something to occur without the means to immediately react to minimize the risk.
Organizations are to conduct a risk assessment regarding unique security issues in accordance with standard EC.02.01.01. A course of action should be established that is both defensible and rational. The organization is expected to implement the course of action, then analyze if the desired effect was achieved.
Reference EC.02.01.01
The Joint Commission defines "secure" as locked in containers, in a locked room, or under constant surveillance. Furthermore, in many cases, monitoring remotely via camera is not adequate in meeting constant surveillance if there is an opportunity for something to occur without the means to immediately react to minimize the risk.
Organizations are to conduct a risk assessment regarding unique security issues in accordance with standard EC.02.01.01. A course of action should be established that is both defensible and rational. The organization is expected to implement the course of action, then analyze if the desired effect was achieved.
Reference EC.02.01.01
Manual:
Laboratory
Chapter:
Environment of Care EC
First published date: April 11, 2016
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