http://www.thehospitalsecurityreporter.comSMSI, Inc is a Security Consultant firm providing Security Expert Witness services, Hospital Security, Hotel Security, Apartment Security, and more.en-us2001-2011 Security Management Services International, Inc. and The Hospital Security Reporter. All rights reserved.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:00:00 ESTMon, 10 Oct 2011 09:00:00 ESTbill@smsiinc.com (Bill Nesbitt)brandi@securitysourceonline.com (Brandi DeLancey)http://thehospitalsecurityreporter.com/images/main/logo_hsr1.gifhttp://www.thehospitalsecurityreporter.comSMSI Online Newsletter: The Hospital Security Reporterhttp://http://www.thehospitalsecurityreporter.com/articles/11_1010.htmlAny security professional that has worked in the healthcare environment for the first time, especially hospitals, quickly realizes the uniqueness of this environment. The security challenges of providing adequate security to a hospital, whether large or small, whether urban or rural, are unlike any other environment. Because most patients are totally reliant on the hospital for their person safety and security, the reasonable standard of care for adequacy is very high. Add to that reality that most hospitals are, intentionally, very accessible faculties; the challenge becomes even more daunting. The question becomes: How do we maintain a warm and welcoming milieu and at the same time, provide adequate and sufficient security for patients, visitor and staff...http://www.thehospitalsecurityreporter.com/articles/11_0712.htmlThe challenges of maintaining a secure hospital are unlike almost any other industry. Most hospitals have relatively easy access because they want to maintain a welcoming environment. At the same time hospitals are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for staff and visitors, and most of all a safe environment for patients. Maintaining sufficient security while at the same time providing a welcoming environment is one of the reasons why hospital security programs require a very unique expertise....