Friday 13 October 2017
123 extra but none at Geelong hospital
Guards bypass city ED By Luke Voogt Geelong’s busiest emergency department has missed out on influx of security guards for hospitals around Victoria despite increases in threats toward staff. Barwon Health declined to apply for Geelong Hospital’s share of the 123 additional security guards, opting to upgrade security at a palliative care centre instead. The State Government provided $71,333 to increase security hours at North Geelong’s McKellar Centre, said Barwon Health chief executive officer Ruth Salom. “For some time now, we have had on-site security at the McKellar Centre after hours, and it is great that this now can be extended to 24 hours a day,” she said. “This will give peace of mind to the many residents, patients, staff
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and volunteers on this site.” The McKellar Centre site is home to 281 residents and has 100 beds for inpatient rehabilitation and palliative care. Barwon Health had identified the centre as a priority after already increasing security at Geelong Hospital, Prof Salom said. “We put in place an extra 24/7 security (guard) in the emergency department this year and have increased security at University Hospital Geelong by a third. “Security on the University Hospital Geelong site is provided 24 hours and this additional funding for McKellar reflects how busy this site has become.” The decision to base the guards at McKellar comes after reports of a 60 per cent increase in threats towards emergency ward staff. Continued page 11
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