Healthcare security applications - Case studies
Xtract One Technologies announces multiple SmartGateway deployments across California healthcare facilities, reflecting growing demand from health systems across the state ahead of the March 2027 compliance deadline for California Assembly Bill 2975. Deployments are underway at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister and Contra Costa Health in Martinez, with expected completion by mid-August, in addition to the previously reported San Mateo Health deployment. AB 2975 requires hospitals acr...
Athena Security, a physical security and threat detection company specializing in AI-powered weapons detection systems, announced today they are working with MLK Community Healthcare, a non-profit healthcare system in South L.A., to improve security measures at their hospital. MLK Community Healthcare is utilising Athena’s Apollo 500 Weapons Detection System, an Al-driven walk-through concealed weapon detection system designed for busy entrances, such as those at hospitals and healthcare f...
Xtract One Technologies announces its Xtract One SmartGateway has been selected by Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) for facility entrance deployment following a successful pilot and evaluation period. The selection reflects PRHC’s leadership and commitment to exploring innovative approaches to healthcare safety and adds to Xtract One’s growing presence in healthcare environments. This selection in Ontario follows previous Canadian deployments across Prince Edward Island, Ma...
Amthal has completed an upgrade of the access control infrastructure at Lion Health Care, supporting the medical practice with a fully integrated system designed to manage security across a complex, high traffic healthcare environment. Lion Health Care in Stourbridge is a large, multi-disciplinary medical practice providing a broad range of primary care services to the local community. With a high volume of patients, staff and visitors moving through the building each day, the site requires car...
New York-Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medical Center, located in New York City, is one of the academic medical centers in the world, comprising the teaching facility New York- Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical College, the medical school of Cornell University. New York-Presbyterian – Weill Cornell provides state of the art inpatient, ambulatory and preventive care in all areas of medicine, and is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research and...
The HilverZorg Foundation in the Netherlands is a large organization that provides residential nursing care at seven locations as well as home nursing care for all phases of aging. One of the facilities, Zonnehoeve, is HilverZorg’s expertise center for people with dementia. Located on the Zonnestraal estate, in the middle of the beautiful Loosdrechtse forest, residents can enjoy peace and the outdoors. Zonnehoeve is comprised of multiple departments and a ward with single rooms and apartm...
Palmetto Health Richland is a state of the art medical facility, located in Columbia, South Carolina. It is one of the largest and most progressive hospitals in the Southeast and is designated as one of only four Level 1Trauma Centers in the State. Palmetto Health Richland provides in-patient and out-patient services at its Columbia campus, which includes Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital, Children’s Hospital and Heart Hospital. These hospitals and the other buildings on the campus are...
Bell Ambulance Company, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been in operation since 1977 and grown into the largest provider of ambulance services in the state. The company responds to around 75,000 calls per year and provides a range of services including, basic life support, advanced life support, critical care paramedics, long-distance ground transportation and more. To accommodate its vast fleet of ambulances, the company operates 9 remote stations throughout the greater Milwaukee area. Each...
PathCare is one of South Africa’s pioneers and most trusted providers of specialist pathology services, operating 24/7 across multiple depots and laboratories, and delivering a comprehensive range of services that include clinical, anatomical, and forensic diagnostics. With an extensive footprint across the Gauteng, North-West, and Limpopo Provinces, PathCare plays a critical role in supporting healthcare diagnostics nationwide. As their operations expanded, ensuring consistent and secur...
The University of Kentucky’s (UK) police department oversees the surveillance infrastructure for the school’s main campus, but their responsibilities also include an on-campus hospital and the UK HealthCare statewide healthcare network, significantly expanding the scope and complexity of security operations. “There are many differences when you look at policing on a college campus as well as healthcare institutions,” said Joesph Monroe, Chief of Police, University of Ken...
Xtract One Technologies announced its SmartGateway has been selected by Nova Scotia Health to strengthen security measures and provide AI-powered weapons detection across facilities province-wide, with an initial order of 25 systems. Nova Scotia Health, in tandem with its nurses’ union, is working to modernize and strengthen security across its facilities to ensure a safe environment for all patients, visitors, and staff. Adopting and deploying advanced technolo...
Located in the tranquil surroundings of Addlestone, Surrey, Rodwell House serves as part of the renowned Graham Care Group. This 79-bed nursing facility specializes in providing exceptional care for residents with dementia and physical frailties, continually seeking innovative ways to enhance service delivery. Meeting the evolving needs of modern care As a forward-thinking facility, Rodwell House sought to enhance the entry experience for both staff and visitors. The management team understoo...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has partnered with San Juan de Dios Hospital in Seville, Spain, to transform it into a smart and sustainable asset. With buildings accounting for around 40 percent of global carbon emissions, and healthcare facilities increasingly facing financial and sustainability pressures, improving operational efficiency is crucial. At San Juan de Dios Hospital, Siemens has turned this challenge into an opportunity with its AI-based digital building technology. By deploying its...
DeterTech, a pioneer in intruder detection and site security, is proud to announce its involvement with the latest series of DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland, with the next episode due to air on Sunday 5th October on RTÉ One. One episode this series focuses on a life-changing project in Killinarden, Tallaght to adapt the home of nine-year-old Cayden and his family into a safe and accessible space that is tailored to their needs. Cayden was born with Arthrogryposis and is fully dependent o...
Garden Spot Communities, a continuing care retirement facility in New Holland, Pennsylvania, has grown a comprehensive video security solution over nearly 20 years that maintains the facility's welcoming, open-door philosophy, while ensuring resident safety. The community operates public restaurants and welcomes neighbors across its 230-acre campus, while securing 1,100 residents using Milestone Systems XProtect video management software (VMS). Technology partnership Garden Spot maintains a...
Smart Hospital Bacău, a major medical institution in Romania, has taken a huge step forward in improving patient care and operational efficiency. The hospital has introduced auxiliary care and fall detection radars, along with thermal presence detectors from Hikvision. It’s a great example of how smart devices can transform healthcare, leading to better outcomes for both patients and medical staff. Enhancing palliative care Smart Hospital Bacău offers palliative care as an essentia...
Motorola Solutions announced that Northwell Health, New York’s largest healthcare system, is expanding the deployment of safety and security technologies across its growing network. Northwell Health relies on Motorola Solutions’ AI-powered video security and analytics, two-way radio communications, mass notification, and panic button technologies to help detect, analyze, and manage threats. This integrated solution supports the distinct security needs of healthcare settings, which r...
A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, a pioneering oncology treatment center in São Paulo, Brazil, recognized for its history of innovation, announces that its partnership with Axis Communications has produced savings of more than $2 million over its first two years, all of which will be reinvested in patient care. A.C. Camargo has deployed more than 2,000 state-of-the-art video surveillance cameras throughout the Center’s corridors, complex care units, and parking lots, embracing a more hol...
Comelit-PAC has successfully upgraded the access control infrastructure at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, ensuring a seamless and secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Blackpool Victoria Hospital is one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the Northwest, providing essential healthcare services to thousands of patients each year. As a pioneering medical facility, ensuring a secure and efficient environment is a top priority. Integrated PAC Access Central Security technology wo...
The slit lamp examination is one of the most important diagnostic techniques in ophthalmology. It enables a detailed examination of the anterior, middle and posterior segment of the eye. Ophthalmologists can use it to recognize the smallest changes, anomalies or damage. This procedure is used for the early detection and monitoring of the progression of eye diseases such as corneal injuries, eye infections, retinal detachment or macular degeneration. However, the eye with its fast movements...
An integrated video surveillance and intercom solution from IDIS is boosting profitability and supporting expansion for Anytime Fitness health clubs in Belgium and the Netherlands. Part of a global franchise of more than 5,200 gyms, all 130 Anytime Fitness clubs in the Benelux region now benefit from IDIS video surveillance which allows efficient and flexible remote management of the gym facilities on phones and tablets, via the IDIS Mobile Plus app. IDIS Video Intercom (DC-I6216WRX) N...
i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, announced that a pioneering teaching hospital in Northeast England, has enhanced its security infrastructure with i-PRO X-Series cameras integrated with Milestone’s XProtect Video Management Software (VMS). The hospital, known for its forward-thinking approach to medicine and healthcare, is part of the National Health Service (NHS) Trust in the Northeast of th...
A premier cancer research and treatment institute in India, renowned for advancing oncology, serves as a national center for specialized healthcare. Committed to delivering innovative treatments and holistic care, the institute integrates state-of-the-art technology with a highly skilled medical team. It emphasizes comprehensive patient management, pioneering research, and educational initiatives to enhance oncology expertise. The institute's cutting-edge facilities are tailored to support grou...
In response to the increased demand for oxygen supplies following the 2020 pandemic and subsequent rise in respiratory-related conditions, Jacksons Fencing completed a key project in 2024 to safeguard vital oxygen storage facilities at a pioneering UK hospital. Addressing the demand The pandemic highlighted the critical role of oxygen in treating patients, causing a surge in its use across hospitals. Some facilities even declared major incidents due to oxygen shortages, prompting a signif...
The Marin Hospital of Hendaye in the French Basque Country faced common challenges posed by mechanical access control. Challenges faced Relying on mechanical lock-and-key technology made it difficult or impossible to know who had been accessing sensitive areas like treatment rooms and medicine stores. Another source of insecurity was the keys and passes issued to employees and contractors. These often remain in circulation beyond their approved use period, if former employees and...
Cybersecurity threats targeting organizations' industrial control systems (ICS) are not always direct. Instead, the most vulnerable entries to an ICS can start with external partners, like suppliers and vendors. Honeywell's customer, a global pharmaceutical company, realized that potential vulnerabilities like these might be in its partner ecosystem. Therefore, the pharmaceutical company wanted to get ahead of a potential breach so they trusted Honeywell to do a thorough assessment of its...
A distinguished nonprofit organization recently launched a cutting-edge 1000-bed Multi Super Specialty Hospital and Research Center in Surat, Gujarat. This initiative aims to address medical gaps, especially in highly specialized fields. To date, the hospital has served over three million outpatient (OPD) cases and performed surgeries for 800,000 patients. Renowned for its advanced amenities, the hospital attracts patients from local and international communities. It prioritizes serving low-inc...
Evolv Technology, the security technology company pioneering AI-based screening to create safer experiences, announces its partnership with Lee Health, one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Florida. Lee Health uses Evolv’s state-of-the-art Evolv Express® screening solution at the entrances to three of its emergency departments, with plans to install Evolv Express systems at three additional locations. Users experience enhancements Evolv Express uses powerful sensor tec...
Geekplus, the global pioneer in mobile robot and smart logistics solutions, has deployed the first Shelf-to-Person PopPick project in the Nordics for one of the biggest online pharmacy wholesalers in the region, Med24.dk. System Teknik partnered on the Denmark project, which includes three PopPick stations and 30 Shelf-to-Person robots, bringing a flexible solution to a region where fixed automation still dominates. "With the rise of e-commerce, Med24.dk had been struggling with huge sales...
The institute encountered significant challenges stemming from the absence of CCTV cameras and a video management system. This jeopardized patient and staff safety, impeded equipment protection, compromised data integrity in research, posed regulatory compliance risks, and heightened liability concerns in the absence of visual records for verification. Further, the client faced a significant challenge in efficiently managing attendance for staff working in multiple shifts. With an extensive wor...
