The purpose of the NSW Health document ‘Protecting People and Property: NSW Health Policy and Guidelines for Security Risk Management in Health Facilities’ (The Manual) is to:Outline NSW Health policy on key aspects of personal and property security and Assist Health Services to maintain an effective security program that is based on a structured, on-going risk management process, consultation, appropriate documentation and record keeping and regular monitoring and evaluation.


SECTION 1 Security Risk Management Framework
Security Risk Management Policy and Program Responsibilities
Security Risk Management in the Planning Process
Health Facility Design Standards
Health Service Leasing of Property to or from External Parties
Security Arrangements for Patients in Custody
Security Education and Training
Security Continuous Improvement

SECTION 2 Core Security Risk Controls
Access Control
Key Control
Alarm Systems
Lighting
Workplace Camera Surveillance
Provision of Security Services

SECTION 3 Security Risk Controls in Priority Areas
Security in the Clinical Environment
Security of Staff Working in the Community
Security in Rural and Remote Health Services
Security in Pharmacies
Security in Car Parks
Security of Property
Security of Information
Security of Medical Gases
Security of Radioactive Substances