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Security Guard Services for Assisted Living
The primary reason families decide to place loved ones in assisted living facilities is that their relatives can no longer live safely on their own.
At a minimum, an assisted living facility must provide basic individual security—an easily accessible alert system to summon help, safety handrails in bathrooms and public hallways, properly managed medication administration and staff monitoring of the individual’s general well-being. Suitably lit hallways, well-maintained flooring and furniture (to avoid falls and injury) and clean living spaces are a must. Facilities, however, need to take additional safety and security precautions.
Video Security. A common security issue in an assisted living facility is elderly residents leaving the premises without employees noticing. Maintain 24-hour video surveillance of all common areas to alert security guard staff of not only intruders but also residents who may have a tendency to “wander.”
Guest Check-in. Require all guests to check in at the front desk and show photo i.d. This helps prevent entrance by those who should not be on the premises and to thwart theft.
Employee Background Checks. Potential employees should undergo a thorough background check and drug screening before hiring. Employee theft of residents’ jewelry, money and medication can be a serious problem. Conduct employee background checks regularly.
Trained Staff. A culture of safety among management and staff should be encouraged. Classes on safety procedures and how to address difficult-to-care-for residents should be ongoing.
24-Hour Security Guards. Round-the-clock security personnel should patrol the grounds and be proactive in case of a fire or other emergency. Guards can keep a watchful eye on guests and employees.
Just as important, Access Control Security guards are compassionate and understanding of residents’ needs while still maintaining a security presence.
