A hospital has a safety committee meeting that includes staff from the following departments: maintenance, nursing, administration, risk management and housekeeping The chair of the committee is inquiring as to which actions the committee recommends to administration to improve employee safety. Select all that apply.
1. Parking space for visitors
2. Security cameras throughout the facility
3. Curved mirrors in the corridors
4. Armed personnel walking the corridors
5. Adequate lighting
6. Security barriers at main entrances
7. Locked doors to all entrances into the hospital
2, 3, 5, 6
Explanation: 1. Instituting environmental controls such as adequate lighting, security devices, and curved
mirrors are measures to ensure safety. Limiting parking space and armed personnel may
hinder violent behavior. It is unreasonable to lock doors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is
reasonable to lock doors during nighttime hours.
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