What is PD CEN/TS 16850 - Societal and Citizen Security in healthcare facilities about?
PD CEN/TS 16850 provides guidance for managing security in healthcare facilities. It covers the protection of people, critical processes, assets and information against security threats.
PD CEN/TS 16850 Specification applies to hospitals and places that provide healthcare services, such as - but not limited to - psychiatric clinics, homes for the elderly and institutions for the handicapped. PD CEN/TS 16850 also applies to self-employed practicing healthcare professionals. It does not apply to occupational health and safety and fire safety.
Note- This Technical Specification is not a management system standard. However, it can be applied as part of a management system, such as with EN ISO 9001.
Who is PD CEN/TS 16850 - Societal and Citizen Security in healthcare facilities for?
PD CEN/TS 16850 on societal and Citizen Security is useful for:
- Healthcare facilities (HCF)
- Healthcare industry
- Companies involved in CBRNE security management
- Regulatory bodies
- Policy planning authorities
- Healthcare and safety authorities
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 16850 - Societal and Citizen Security in healthcare facilities?
Security of healthcare facilities is very important for effective and high-quality medical treatment. It is a very wide area and the primary objective of this Technical Specification (TS)
PD CEN/TS 16850 specifies provides security measures, which leads to better security of healthcare facility staff, patients and other people, who are visiting such a facility. Also, provides you with guidelines, which help you to choose from different techniques for how to improve security.
PD CEN/TS 16850 will help you to manage security in the health care system.
