| TRUE | if the statement agrees with the information |
| FALSE | if the statement contradicts the information |
| NOT GIVEN | if there is no information on this |
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF HOSPITAL WATCH
• To create security awareness
• To remove or reduce the risk of crime
• To prevent criminal injury or distress to staff and patients
• To protect property against theft or criminal damage
• To maintain the working relationship between the hospital and the police.
SECURITY IN THE HOSPITAL
• ASK strangers to identify themselves
• ALL visitors to wards or departments should identify themselves and state the nature of their business
• DON’T allow the removal of ANY equipment without proper authorisation
• KEEP offices, windows and storerooms locked outside normal working hours
• CHECK that there is no-one left in the office or department
• ENSURE that portable items are locked away when not in use. Make sure they cannot be seen from outside the window
• ENSURE that all equipment is security marked by the Estates Department
• REPORT vandals immediately
• DON’T remove NHS property from the hospital - this is theft
• DO report anything suspicious.
REPORTING SECURITY INCIDENTS
• All incidents/attempted incidents must be reported
• When an incident has occurred a Trust Incident Report form must be completed
• If you or a colleague are involved in a serious physical attack/threat and are requiring immediate assistance, use the ‘panic attack’ alarm where fitted or ring Switchboard on 2222
• In the case of theft or other serious crime it is the responsibility of the individual involved to report to the Police and then complete an Incident Report form
• Minor incidents should be reported on an Incident form
• In either case the Site Manager/Line Manager must be informed.
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY
• DON’T leave your handbag where it invites theft. Lock it away
• DON’T leave your purse in a shopping basket, in an office or empty room. Lock it away
• DON’T leave money or other valuables in your coat or jacket pocket. If you take your jacket off, take your
wallet with you
• DO use clothes lockers in cloakrooms, where they are provided. Otherwise use a lockable drawer or cupboard.
PROTECT YOURSELF
• DO avoid ill-lit streets and car parks, wasteland and unoccupied compartments on trains
• DO consider keeping a personal attack alarm in your hand or pocket
• DON’T leave house or car keys in your handbag - put them in your pocket
• DO check your car - an unnecessary breakdown could put you at risk.
YOUR CAR
• DO make sure your car is locked, windows shut and valuables kept out of sight
• DO remove the ignition key
• DO display your permit/parking ticket in the windscreen
• DON’T leave valuables in the car. Lock them in the boot.
SECURITY IN STAFF RESIDENCES
• Watch out for prowlers
• Inform the police immediately
• Keep all ground floor windows closed or locked