This customizable document, Cashier Safety, is taken from MCN Healthcare's Admitting Department Policy and Procedure Manual. For more than 20 years, MCN has been the health care industry's leading provider of policy and procedure templates, forms, competencies and other compliance tools.

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Here is some sample content from Cashier Safety:

	PURPOSE: To provide a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors utilizing the hospital's cashier. POLICY: Procedures which address the safety and security of patients, staff and visitors will be followed by all staff working in the department. PROCEDURE: Only authorized staff will be allowed in the Cashier's Office. The Security Department will be notified anytime suspicious persons or activities are noticed. Panic alarms located shall be activated in the case of an emergency. The alarm will ring in . The Operator will notify the hospital Security Department and local law...
Second excerpt:
	...signs are posted. Staff shall stay away from the cash drawer when not assisting patients. The time access safe is utilized for all large bills when received. A Security Officer will be available in the hospital 24 hours a day and available by pager to the Cashier's Office. EDUCATION: All hospital staff regularly assigned to the Cashier's Office shall receive annual high-risk area security education and training. Training will include the following: General safety measures Personal...