Benefits of Using Private Security Officers in Hospitals

Even though today’s hospitals are equipped with surveillance systems, sometimes surveillance systems aren’t enough. Consider hiring private security officers from National Security & Protective Services, a leading security agency in Louisiana, so your area hospital can address threats more immediately than surveillance cameras can.

Unfortunately, the rates of physical violence in hospitals have increased over the years. Patients, visitors, and hospital employees may be subject to threats or assault. The presence of security officers helps to deter potential offenders from committing violent acts because they realize they will probably get caught. Also, when physical altercations do occur, you have trained officers who can quickly address the situation before any serious harm is done.

Security personnel onsite also help to deter theft and ensure that thieves are caught before they get away. In addition to petty theft, medications are often stolen from hospitals, which is considered a more serious crime. Choosing to hire a trained security officer ensures you have assistance in such situations as these.

Violence may not always be the top concern to be addressed. Even non-violent disorderly conduct, such as billing disputes, can have consequences. When patients or visitors are belligerent, they need to be calmed down. If no security officers are present, this responsibility falls on doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff. The job of staff members should not be to deal with unruly visitors, because that takes time and energy away from treating their patients.

Call National Security & Protective Services at (877) 817-1777 to find out more about how we can help assure the safety and security of everyone in your hospital or medical facility.