Xtract One Technologies has announced the deployment of its SmartGateway system at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) in Ontario, following a fruitful pilot and evaluation phase.
This project signifies PRHC's commitment to innovative security solutions in healthcare and expands Xtract One's footprint in medical facilities throughout Canada, with previous installations in Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia.
Commitment to Healthcare Safety
PRHC, renowned for its forward-thinking approach within Ontario’s healthcare network, serves a regional referral population of 600,000.
The organization recently hosted a security forum to foster collaboration on best practices among healthcare leaders across Ontario. During this initiative, PRHC conducted a three-week pilot testing advanced technologies, leading to the selection of Xtract One’s SmartGateway for its emergency department. This move underscores PRHC’s dedication to adopting cutting-edge solutions to enhance safety standards.
Integrating Innovative Security Solutions
PRHC, renowned for its forward-thinking approach within Ontario’s healthcare network
Having undergone rigorous testing, SmartGateway was chosen for its comprehensive weapon detection capabilities, user-friendly design, and seamless integration into existing hospital processes. “Healthcare organizations are increasingly embracing digital transformation strategies that enhance safety without compromising the patient experience,” stated Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One.
Evans highlighted the collaboration with PRHC as a testament to balancing innovative screening technologies with accessible care environments, expressing pride in contributing to PRHC’s leadership in Ontario’s healthcare safety.
Ensuring a Safe Environment
Jennifer Taylor, Vice President and CFO at PRHC, emphasized the organization’s prioritization of safety. She remarked, “As the Peterborough region’s largest employer, PRHC views care and safety as inseparable. We believe that every team member, patient, family member, and caregiver deserves to feel safe and supported from the moment they walk through our doors.” The SmartGateway system at the Emergency Department aims to maintain this standard, ensuring patients and families experience safety and security during critical moments.
Advancements in Screening Technology
SmartGateway employs advanced AI technology to deliver efficient, high-throughput security screening, capable of identifying weapons and prohibited items discreetly and accurately.
Unlike traditional metal detectors, the system facilitates a continuous flow of movement, eliminating the need for individuals to stop or undergo additional screening. By combining thorough security measures with a seamless user experience, SmartGateway promotes a safer, yet welcoming, environment suitable for modern healthcare settings.
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, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia.
Recognized as an innovator in Ontario’s healthcare system serving a regional referral population of 600,000 people, PRHC is taking a proactive approach to addressing modern security challenges. The organization recently convened a security forum for healthcare leaders across the province of Ontario to collaborate on best practices, followed by a hands-on, three-week pilot to evaluate emerging technologies in a real-world clinical environment.
Adopting innovative approaches
After the comprehensive pilot and extensive testing, PRHC selected SmartGateway for its ability to detect a broad range and large volume of weapons, ease of use, and seamless integration into the hospital’s operational flow. The deployment will take place at the facility’s Emergency Department entrance. PRHC’s decision reinforces the organization’s role as a leader in evaluating and adopting innovative approaches to healthcare safety across Ontario.
“Healthcare organizations are increasingly embracing digital transformation strategies that enhance safety without compromising the patient experience,” said Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One. “Our work with Peterborough Regional Health Centre demonstrates how forward-thinking providers can balance intelligent screening technology that proactively addresses modern threats with the openness and accessibility that are essential to care environments. We’re proud to support PRHC as it sets a new standard for healthcare safety in Ontario while contributing to the growing adoption of advanced AI-driven solutions. As more organizations follow in PRHC’s footsteps, we look forward to expanding our provincial and healthcare presence.”
Undergo secondary screening
“As the Peterborough region’s largest employer, PRHC views care and safety as inseparable. We believe that every team member, patient, family member, and caregiver deserves to feel safe and supported from the moment they walk through our doors,” said Jennifer Taylor, Vice President and CFO at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
“SmartGateway is a solution we’re proud to introduce in our Emergency Department, where it will support us to uphold this standard for patients and families, who depend on us to be there when they need us most.”
Modern healthcare settings
SmartGateway delivers intelligent, high-throughput security screening using advanced AI-powered sensors that discreetly detect weapons and prohibited items as individuals enter a facility. The system enables fast, accurate screening without requiring individuals to stop, divest personal belongings, or undergo secondary screening.
Unlike traditional metal detectors, SmartGateway supports a continuous flow of movement, allowing healthcare facilities to maintain efficient ingress even during peak periods. By combining robust detection capabilities with a frictionless user experience, SmartGateway helps create safer environments while preserving the welcoming, patient-centred atmosphere critical to modern healthcare settings.
