Safety and Security Subcommittee

Contacts:
Administrative:  Connie Morris
Chair:  Tom Harkins

Charge:
The Safety and Security Subcommittee is charged with the coordination, implementation and evaluation of Management Plans that related to environmental safety.  It reports to the Patient Safety Committee and interfaces with other committees and departments to ensure a safe environment for patients, employees and guests.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement in the area of worker and environmental safety
• Implement and evaluate the following Safety Plans:  
• • Fire, General Safety, Utilities Management, Emergency Management, Security, Equipment, Hazardous Material and Waste Management
• Monitor high risk areas with defined standards and take appropriate action as indicated
• Collaborate with management and other committees to ensure compliance with the Joint Commission standards an relevant laws, regulations and policies
• Recommend institutional policies and procedures related to environmental safety
• Provide institutional direction for education related to safety
• Provide regular feedback to the Patient Safety Committee, including an annual report regarding the effectiveness of the Management Plans and recommended revisions to those plans.