Security

[magz53]

Are most OB units locked units?? Our unit is an open unit. Our hospital is open 24 hours. Oh yeah, you "should" sign in by the switchboard after hours. The only security we have is a camera system by the elevator and a few others by the hospital exits. How much could the electronic umbilical clamps or ankle bracelets cost ?? I can't believe JCAHO oks our non system. With the minimal staffing we have, we are a disaster waiting to happen. No security staff in house either, we have maintenance men who do not want that responsibilty. We have to call 911 if we have a real problem. Can you believe it ???

[crysobrn]

We are ISO and they have come to do annual inspections and apparently our lack of security for the entire hospital and no central monitoring have slipped their recommendations. We suggest both at every meeting and are basically fed information that is either not true or changes on a weekly basis. We are pretty much a disaster waiting to happen.