Security can be enhanced by the way you store and handle materials
The first line of defense is accessibility
The supplies you provide to caregivers are vital to hospital operations. They are also valuable and at risk for pilferage. Control of pharmaceuticals, uniforms, surgical kits, dispensing equipment, electronics, and other vital supplies is critical.
Access is the first line of defense, and access is where handling and
security equipment can come into play. Imagine your supplies sitting in
open bins in a crowded corridor...you can't control who sees them or
who
has the ability to handle them. Creating storage systems that allow you
to dictate who can and cannot touch supplies instantly improves your security
situation.
While background checks and monitoring equipment will always have their place, you can first curtail thieves by never letting them see or touch the things you are storing.
Facility Layout Matters
Highly effective security evolves from the design of inventory rooms and warehouses that are available to authorized personnel and unavailable to those who don't need access. It can be as simple as a secure door, a security partition, or a locked modular drawer with limited key access.
Automated equipment such as carousels bring two crucial elements: accessibility and accountability. With a carousel, you control who has access to the picking window, and you know what has been taken and when.
Understanding that pilferage is happening is as important as preventing it in the first place for hospital supply operations. Organized inventory practices can help you discover and deal with security problems faster.
Cisco-Eagle can help you with the right layout and equipment to deter theft. Contact us today for consultation on your security issues.