At this time, the focus is, and should be, on the current pandemic, as relates to your ambient security needs. Despite this catastrophic event, the standard of care, pertaining to maintaining a safe environment is more challenging than ever. According to the most recent Healthcare Executive magazine, hospitals on an individual basis, are having to […]
When was the last time your hospital commissioned an objective, comprehensive security review? Was the security review considered reactive or proactive? Security Management Services International, Inc. is a security consulting firm that focuses on the unique security needs of hospitals. We have found that most security reviews come in the wake of an adverse event. […]
In the past few weeks few weeks the news has been dominated bay Active Shooter attacks, dominated by the events in Texas and Ohio. The mitigation of such events requires the teaming of experienced security professionals, and a partnering with local law enforcement. There are no simple answers. To mitigate these attacks, there must be […]
Are you in charge of security for a healthcare facility? SMSI has developed a security awareness training program for hospitals that fulfills the motto: If you see something, do something. In less than two hours, we will empower employees, from housekeepers to RNs, with the basic tools of threat recognition at the incipient phase, the […]
As posted on LinkedIn Pulse on December 10, 2017 The security remedies of today differ from the remedies available five or ten years ago. The good news is that as technology has evolved, and costs have gone down. For example, consider the cost of a video surveillance system 15 years ago as compared to today’s price tag. […]
As posted on LinkedIn Pulse on November 6, 2017 Will a well qualified security professional conduct your next security assessment in advance of a major security breach, or will your next security assessment be conducted by the plaintiff’s legal team in the wake of a security breach? When a person is victimized by crime, on […]
As posted on LinkedIn Pulse on October 27, 2017 All to often, we find the call for a security assessment in the wake of a serious security breach or breakdown. We believe that it is far more effective and cost efficient, to not wait for the wheels to come off. For those industries that cater […]
As posted on LinkedIn Pulse on September 14, 2017 Access management may begin at the perimeter, but it should not end there. This is particularly true for hospitals. Most hospitals generally have two primary points of public ingress: The Emergency Department and the Main Lobby. However, most hospitals, hotels and other public buildings, have numerous […]
As posted on LinkedIn Pulse on February 22, 2017 Weather it is security for a mall security, high-rise buildings, schools or hospitals, perceptions count. This is just one of the reasons that crime prevention officers from your local police departments support graffiti eradication programs. An unkempt supply chain warehouse is more likely to suffer losses […]
As posted on LinkedIn Pulse on February 7, 2017 The title of this article, the WPV Triad, is intended to be metaphor for the dominant dynamics of a plurality of workplace violence incidents. Obviously, workplace violence may include an abundance of other criminal acts outside of the tirade discussed herein. For example, even workplace property […]