The week of October 9 was Healthcare Security & Safety week, which recognized security professionals and the critical role they play in serving healthcare facilities, caregivers, patients and visitors. This year’s theme is “Leading with Excellence. Protecting with Care.” It recognizes the importance of security and safety in healthcare, while acknowledging the strong commitment, diligence, and care security officers display in their practice and profession.
In the Southwest Puget Sound alone, 36 security professionals responded to over 25,000 calls for service. Throughout our organization, security officers may act as the on-site security presence, provide valuable risk-assessments, active-shooter/code-silver training, fire drills, consultation, reporting, and even perform EMT services. Please join me in recognizing and celebrating our organization’s safety and security personnel. Thank you for your dedication and excellence.
~Mike Denney – GVP, RESO (and interim North Division RESO lead)
Swedish Security and Safety Teams, security and safety officers – Swedish, Puget Sound Region
From the Security side to the Safety side, you all play a critical role to uphold the highest level of quality and service to ensure the security and safety of our caregivers, patients, visitors, and facilities. Thank you for being here, thank you for showing up to do the hard work, thank you for not backing away from the hard work, and above all thank you for choosing to work here. You are appreciated. ~ Stacia Rivera – regional director, physical environment and security operations
Randy Hughes, physical security senior manager – Providence Alaska Medical Center
Casey, I wanted to say thanks for taking the time to give my department a tutorial on E-Builder. It was very helpful. ~ Elias Price – supervisor, security
Issaquah and Redmond Security Department
Shawn Carlson – Issaquah and Redmond Security Department
Brian Reames – Issaquah and Redmond Security Department
Michael Doyle – Issaquah and Redmond Security Department
Theareth Sek – Issaquah and Redmond Security Department
Kyle Gloor – Issaquah and Redmond Security Department
Newton Tsun – Issaquah and Redmond Security Department
Jeff Scholzen – Issaquah and Redmond Security Department
Barret Hamm – Issaquah and Redmond Security Department
This Team performs in a professional manner daily, making sure that everyone at Swedish not only feels safe but are safe. I am constantly amazed by the incredible work they do. This team is constantly tested throughout their shift. Officers spend their days responding to calls that range from the simplest day-to-day task to the most extreme situations imaginable all while continuing to perform in the upmost professional and compassionate manner possible. These Officers are tested day in and day out constantly assessing every situation and attempting to make the right decision while the world watches around them. Their consistent positive attitude has made a huge difference in our team. It is rare to come across people who are so dedicated to the safety of others. I feel lucky to come to work every day knowing that I get to work with such incredible people. My words can never be enough to praise their actions; the work and talent they bring to the table always exceed my expectations. Their passion and ambition are infectious, and their willingness to go the extra mile rubs off on the entire Hospital. The way they represent our company value of Compassion, Justice, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Safety is apparent to Caregivers everywhere. Thank you for all you do and being such a fitting example of what it means to work for Swedish. ~ Jimmy Sheppard – supervisor, security