Security Plan in Hospital Safety

As a nursing supervisor in a large urban hospital, you are required to develop a security plan to enhance the safety of patients and staff. During your assessment, you identify various vulnerabilities, including insufficient access control, inadequate staff training on handling potential threats, and the absence of emergency response drills for incidents such as violent intruders.

Fill in the blanks below based on your findings from the assessment. The __________ (blank 1) is essential for outlining procedures in case of an unexpected breach, while the implementation of stringent __________ (blank 2) protocols can prevent unauthorized access and ensure the safety of all individuals within the facility.