A new formula could be the predictor for security staff size

Using a variety of contributing factors, security directors may be able to justify theneed for more full-time officers

Manpower is one of the key elements to hospital security, and effectively using available officers is crucial to providing a safe environment.

But the trick is finding that perfect number. Many security directors base their full-time officers on the square footage of their facility, whereas others rely more on high-risk units or community risk factors. However, when determining the right number of officers, security directors need to consider a multitude of factors rather than just one or two.

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