Obtaining consent to conduct a search In all cases, attempts will be made to obtain consent by the patient or Substitute Decision Maker (SDM).
What if a patent refuses to be searched? If consent is not given and there are reasonable grounds to believe a search needs to be conducted for the safety of the patient and others, the search will proceed. The situation will be documented in the patient’s health record
What happens in an emergency, if the patient is unable to give consent? An emergency search may be conducted without the consent of the patient/SDM in an emergency situation (i.e. the patient is unconscious, is suspected of suffering from an overdose/ harmful drug reaction.)
Who will conduct a search? A consensual or emergency search may only be carried out by a member of the health care team and/or a security guard with another health care team member present. A search will be carried out by a staff member of the same gender wherever possible and respect for cultural diversity will be given with the utmost regard. If you would like more information on the corporate search policy, please speak to a member of your health care team.
Security Services The security services office at Southwest Centre is located inside the main entrance and is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If security staff are not visible, please use the intercom provided. Security services’ primary responsibility is for the personal safety of everyone that has access to the facility and the security of all hospital property. Our security staff are trained individuals who work compassionately using de-escalation techniques. Safety interventions are applied to maximize the mental, physical and spiritual health of all patients, visitors and staff. Emergency code response, foot/vehicle patrols, issuing of hospital ID, alarm monitoring and response, access control, escorts, after hours first aid and monitoring of surveillance cameras (some areas are equipped with cameras for the safety of patients, visitors and staff) at each site are just a few examples of the services that are provided by security services.
Safety, Protection and Privacy St. Joseph’s strives to ensure the safety, protection and privacy of individuals and the security of equipment and property. Our building has several security measures, including patient wandering systems, security patrols, alarms and emergency response procedures. Internal and external environments are monitored by video surveillance cameras (CCTV). The personal information collected by the use of the CCTV at this site is collected under the authority of the Public Hospitals Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.40 Questions about this collection can be directed to 519-646-6100, ext. 65591 or privacy@sjhc.londonon.oca.
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