Your Security and Safety

There is a range of measures that are taken at this facility for your security.

Entrances are locked each night at 9pm and remain locked until 6:30am. Anyone who wishes to enter the hospital after hours must speak to the Nursing Co-ordinator via the external intercom system who will monitor their access to the facility.

Duress alarms are available for staff use.

Security patrols are conducted each night and security officers check both the inside and outside of the facility.

Our staff receive mandatory education and training to ensure that they have ways and means of addressing emergency situations.

The hospital has fire detectors and systems in all areas and staff are well trained to handle problems and evacuate patients if necessary. Staff have been trained in the use of evacuation harnesses and manual handling aids. These evacuations are practiced from time to time, as is the use of fire extinguishers and it is mandatory that staff attend these sessions. The fire and evacuation alarms and public address system are tested regularly. These tests can be very loud and we therefore ask for your understanding.

The facility is checked by the fire department to certify that it complies with regulations.

Northpark Private Hospital is fully accredited by The Australian College of Healthcare Standards (ACHS). The ACHS pay particular attention to issues of safety and mandatory standards.