SECURITY ANNUAL REPORT 2005/6

• • • • Background National strategic approach – to deliver an environment that is safe and secure so that the highest standards of clinical care can be made available to patients Two legal frameworks – Secretary of State Directions on tackling violence – Secretary of State Directions on security management National Security Strategy 2003 outlining national and local issues and national structure for support Healthcare Commission - core standard 20A

Four specific areas for action • • • • Tackling violence against staff Asset protection Drugs, prescription forms & hazardous materials Maternity and Paediatrics

7 generic areas for action        pro-security culture deterrence prevention detection investigation sanctions redress

Partnership working • • • • Health & Safety Executive Healthcare Commission NHS Litigation Authority Association of Chief Police Officers

Legislative Responsibilities • • • Named Security Management Director (with Chief Executive) - executive responsibilities Non-Executive Director - champion Local Security Management Specialist delivery of local work to national standards

Violence against staff • • Nationally 2003/4 116,000 51 prosecutions

2005/6

60,000 759 prosecutions SaTH

2005/6

97 9 charged

Developments 2005/6 • • • • • • Security presence on both sites Security Committee established Security reviews undertaken Training to staff - induction, conflict resolution Improved incident reporting and feedback Fully accredited LSMS