impact assessment security

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1. Name of the function, strategy,project or policy.

Security Management

2. Directorate, Department /Service

Corporate Services

3. (a) Details of the person completing thisimpact assessment form.

(b) Details of the person responsible toimplement this function / policy (if different from a)

Name: Wendy Huxley Marko Name:

Job Title: Risk Manager & Local SecurityManagement Specialist

Job Title:

Telephone / Extension: 01432 344344/3744 Telephone / Extension:

STEP 1: Identification of Aims and Objectives of the Policy/Function

1.1 Type of function or policy Existing Proposed

1.2 Describe themain purpose andthe outcomes of thefunction, policy,strategy or project?

1. Tackling Violence against NHS Staff

2. Protecting NHS property & assets

3. Security of drugs, prescription forms & hazardous material

1.3 List the main activities / objectives / milestones of the function, project / policy.

1. Deliver Security work locally to national standards2. Instigate and develop partnerships with stakeholders3. Undertake work in the 3 priority areas (in 1.2)4. Undertake work in the 7 areas of generic action

- Building a pro security culture- Deterrence- Prevention- Detection- Investigations- Sanctions- Redress

5. Improve local security practice and policy6. Compliance with the Standards for Better Health

STAGE TWOFULL EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM


1.4 Who are thestakeholders and whois/will be the mainbeneficiaries of thestrategy/project/ policy?

Stakeholders:1. The PCT2. NHS Security Management Service3. Police

Beneficiaries:1. Staff2. Patients3. Public

1.5 What are the keyperformance indicators forthis function /policy (i.e.Access targets, Healthcare standards etc.)? Itmay apply to somefunctions only.

1. Standards for Better Health2. Health & Safety Executive3. Secretary of State Directions 2003

STEP 2: Considering Existing Data & Research

2.1 Examine existingavailable data andresearch to properlyassess the likelyimpact by consideringvarious sources suchas surveys, statisticaldata bases, audits,consultation results,research, studies,reports, feedback etc.for this particularfunction or policy.

What does this datatell you; pleaseexplain in the nextcolumn under eachsection.

Race

Herefordshire’s Community Strategy shows that:2.5% of population is from ethnic minority groups.

Staff ethnic monitoring at recruitment.

There may be language issues when investigatingsecurity incidents. Incidents of staff abuse may beracially motivated –this would be coded as such (ifreported).

Disability

Human Resources monitoring of staff with disabilities.

Incidents of staff abuse may refer to disability

Religionor Belief

Herefordshire is largely Christian (79%) with nomosques or synagogues.

Incidents of staff abuse may relate to religious beliefs.


2.2 Are there any gaps in theinformation required for theareas of Race, Disability andReligion or Belief?

o If no; please go to thenext question.

o If yes; please explain;

(a) The reasons for suchgaps.

(b) Whether there is a needto commission theprovision of additionalinformation.

(c) What exactly you intendto carry out and how?

No Yes

a) There is likely to be underreporting of all types of incidentsincluding violence against staff & security issues.

b) No

c) Continue to encourage staff to report incidents.


STEP 3: a) Assessing the Likely Impact on Equality Groupsb) Consider Alternative Policies

Answer the following by considering the information you have collected in Steps 1 and 2 toidentify whether the policy is likely to affect different groups, directly or indirectly, in differentways. Please refer to the guidance notes.

3.1 Does the function or policy in the way it is planned or delivered could impact differently(positively or negatively) on different people or communities i.e. it could disadvantage them orhave a positive impact on them? Or could it amount to adverse impact? (Please refer to theguidance notes page 3).

EqualityGroups

Negative Impact Positive Impact Reasons

Race

Under reporting ofincidents.

Incidents of abusewhich are raciallymotivated –arecoded as such (ifreported).Intentional PhysicalAssaults arereported to the NHSSecurityManagement Serviceto include if theassault was possiblymotivated by Race,Religion, Gender orDisability.

Staff may accept it as “part of the job”

Disability Under reporting ofincidents.

Intentional PhysicalAssaults arereported to the NHSSecurityManagement Serviceto include if theassault was possiblymotivated by Race,Religion, Gender orDisability.


EmploymentEqualityReligionor Belief

Under reporting ofincidents.

Intentional PhysicalAssaults arereported to the NHSSecurityManagement Serviceto include if theassault was possiblymotivated by Race,Religion, Gender orDisability..



3.2 If you have indicated there is a negative impact on any group, is that impact:

a) Legal/Lawful i.e. thefunction or policy directly orindirectly discriminatoryunder the Race Relations Actor the DisabilityDiscrimination Act?

a) Yes No If yes, please provide details:

b) Intended - can it bejustified under the Act?

b) Yes No If yes, please provide details:

3.3(a) Could you make changesto the policy/function to preventor minimise any adverse impactor unlawful discrimination, whilestill achieving the aims?

(b) Could you consideralternative policy/ies that mightpromote equality better?

Please refer to theguidance notes page 4

1. Encourage all staff to report incidents.2. When publicising that abuse of staff will not be

tolerated ensure the message includes abuse which ismotivated by race, gender, disability or beliefs.

STEP 4: Consultation

4.1 What previous consultation on this function, project or policy has taken place with groups /individuals from equality target groups? What does it indicate about negative impact and howpeople view this function, project or policy?

Race

Disability

Religion or Belief


4.2 (a) Are there any experts/relevant groups/organisations that can be contacted to get furtherviews or evidence on the issues.

Details of the groups: Timetable for consultation

BME staff groupDisabled staff group

2007 - 2008

b) Please describe what methods will be employed for consultation and the processes for feedback into your planning and decision making process?

To ensure group are aware of the need to report such incidents and explore if they perceive anybarriers to doing so.

4.3 Have you involved your staffmembers (who have or will havedirect experience ofimplementing the function/ policyin taking forward this impactassessment? If yes how?

STEP 5: Developing Action Plan

As a result of this assessment, consultation, research and available evidencecollected; state whether there will need to be any changes made/planned to thepolicy, strategy/function or the action plan. Please clearly detail what practicalactions would you take for all Equality target groups to reduce or remove anyidentified adverse / negative impact. All actions need to be compared against thecriteria as detailed in the Guidance Notes Page 4 QUESTION 3.3 (a & b).


Action Plan (Race, Disability and Religion & Belief)

Objective Action Required to address theissue/s

How would you measureimpact/outcomes in practice

Timescales ResponsibleLead

1. Encourage all staff toreport incidents

Include a section on racial abuse in theStaff Incident Annual Report for 2006/07.Publicise to staff.Raise awareness of the importance ofreporting incidents of violence or abusewhich are motivated by race, gender,disability or beliefs.

An increase in the number of reportedincidents.

June 2008 Local SecurityManagementSpecialist.

2. When publicisingthat abuse of staff willnot be tolerated ensurethe message includesabuse which ismotivated by race,gender, disability orbeliefs

Include as part of Security Awarenessmonth in November 2007

Signs visible at PCT locations November2007

Local SecurityManagementSpecialist.

N.B: It is important that these objectives and the actions are incorporated into operational plans as appropriate.


STEP 6: Monitoring and Review

6.1 Have you set up amonitoring/evaluation/review process tocheck the successful implementation ofthe strategy, project or policy?

Yes No

6.2 Pleaseexplain how thiswill be done?

STEP 7: Publishing the Results of the Assessment

7.1 It is a legal requirement to publish the results of the impact assessment, consultation andmonitoring –so please state below when and how you aim to publish the result of the assessmentand this will be available:

We will publish our results via: HPCT’S website

Impact Assessment completed by (name and signature of the lead person completing the RIA):

Name: ______________________________ Signature: ________________ Date: ____________

Head of the Department / Service Manager: I have been briefed on the results of this impactassessment.

Name: ______________________________ Signature: ________________ Date: ____________

Note: It is an essential that this report is also discussed by your management team and remainsreadily available for inspection. A copy should also be forwarded to your appropriate Equality Lead.

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