This customizable document, Security Authority, is taken from MCN Healthcare’s Ambulatory Services Environment of Care 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.

MCN provides more than 80 health care specific policy and procedure manuals for Acute Care Hospitals, Ambulatory Care, Behavioral Health, Home Health, Physician Practice, and Long Term Care. MCN’s policy and procedure manuals focus on the latest healthcare "hot topic" issues related to patient safety and prevention of medical healthcare errors.

Here is some sample content from Security Authority:

	POLICY: The Safety Director is appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of Facility. Administration has delegated to the Safety Director the authority to take action when a condition exists that could result in personal injury to individuals or damage to equipment or buildings. The Safety Director shall maintain the Security Management Program aimed at preparing for and preventing future security incidents. The program shall include inservice orientation for all personnel on specific rules and regulations and the responsibility of all employees for the security of the facility. ...
Second excerpt:
	...limited to Urgent Care Areas, Pharmacies, Medical Records, Cashier, Outpatient Clinics and Specialty Outpatient Clinics i.e., substance abuse, abortion. The Safety Director shall work with various departments and individuals to identify specific risks and take preventive steps to avoid losses. The Safety Director's role includes accountability for equipment, protection of high-risk patients, protection of staff and visitors and proper screening of all employees in cooperation with the Human...