Security Audits

In order to ensure your hospital, shopping center, or office building has a cohesive, effective, relevant and cost effective security program, a thorough security assessment is a must. The Security Assessment Audit by our experts must be qualitative as well as quantitative. The role of the Security Assessment Audit by our security expert team is to provide the underpinning for the entire security program.

How can any facility justify the use of security officers, CCTV or alarm systems without first conducting a Security Assessment Audit by one of our expert team? Before purchasing a single camera or hiring the first security officer, there must be an assessment of need.

SMSI provides the use of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principals in conducting security assessments.

Hospital Security Audits

An SMSI Security Assessment Audit will pay special attention to areas of special sensitivity such as the Emergency Department, L & D and postpartum, pediatrics, psychiatric and drug treatment units as well as parking facilities and more. In the area of asset protection, we will evaluate special areas of concern such as food service, pharmacies, medical supply and the business office. An Assessment Audit by our security experts will evaluate both exteriors as well as interiors.

SMSI Inc. will also ensure that your hospital program is meeting JCAHO Environment of Care standards for security. We will be sure that, where applicable, State statutes are being adhered to. An Assessment Audit by our security expert team will be sensitive to security components of HCFA standards. We will also help hospitals meet the requirements necessary to ensure privacy and to protect data as required by HIPAA.

Hotel Security Audits

In the hospitality industry our Assessment Audit by our security experts will focus on safeguarding your guests. We will evaluate the contribution of each employee toward an effective Hotel Security program. The Assessment Audit by our security expert team will examine security procedures for supplies and equipment. Bar and restaurant operations will be scrutinized as well as related cash and credit transactions. We will also measure lighting and the application of security technology. Our Assessment Audit will review hiring practices including the applicant screening process.

Commercial Security, General Aviation Security, Apartment Security, and Shopping Center / Retail Security Audits

In both commercial and retail environments, SMSI Inc., will first evaluate and then develop Commercial Security programs that maximize ROI. Companies dealing with contract vendors such as alarm companies and/or guard companies will benefit from our Assessment Audit analysis, performed by our security expert team, by being assured these outsourced vendors are delivering on their contracts. Our Assessment Audit by our security expert team will also evaluate the threat posed by other outside contractors such as janitorial services and HVAC contractors and subsequently mitigate that threat.

Security Audit Summation

We at SMSI have been able to gain insight as to how to avoid and/or minimize the threat of lawsuits. We are familiar with the special requirements of each category of business to meet its special standard of care. Because we are familiar with the standards laid down by OSHA, the recommendations of our Assessment Audit provided by our security expert team will always implicitly conform to those requirements. Furthermore, we can ensure that these standards will be met and exceeded. The Assessment Audit by our security expert team will also ensure that healthcare facilities which are mandated by state laws to meet certain security standards are in full compliance. SMSI will recommend solutions that are compliant with local fire and safety codes.