Healthcare Video Security and Access Control
Healthcare professionals are in the industry because they care about people. Healthcare security is no different. Ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and visitors is a top priority for hospitals and extended-care facilities. However, the complex nature of this industry can cause issues for healthcare administrators, IT and Security departments.
From monitoring parking lots and managing visitors to securing access, detecting weapons, and ensuring data privacy, healthcare facilities face a variety of critical challenges. Workplace violence, asset theft, intrusion, and cyber-attacks rank high among their concerns.
Concern: Workplace Violence
A 2023 survey conducted by the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) found the most common violence-related crimes committed in hospitals were aggravated assaults- accounting for 78% of violent crime incidents.
Solution:
Technologies such as License Plate Recognition (LPR) in parking lots, Video Security and Access Control, Weapons Detection, Radio Communications, and Incident Management can equip safety and security staff with automatic alerts to incidents and real-time data to ensure quicker, more accurate response to potential threats.
Concern: Asset Theft
Medical equipment, regulated medicine, as well as staff and patient personal belongings are all vulnerable to theft– costing hospitals greatly.
Solution:
Healthcare security teams can utilize asset tracking technology to ensure medication and medical equipment are monitored appropriately. Video surveillance and access control technology can help minimize asset theft. Security cameras strategically installed to cover entrances, exits, pharmacy, medical equipment storage rooms, and private patient wards can help security teams address potential threats. Access Control should also be installed at high-risk areas, such as pharmacy, equipment rooms, and treatment rooms.
Concern: Intrusion
Unauthorized intrusion often leads to acts of violence, vandalism, or theft.
Solution:
Video security coupled with Access Control and integrated alarm systems. Access readers offer security teams the ability to lock select doors– requiring specific credentials. Only authorized personnel will be granted access. In addition, Integrated Alarm Systems can be connected to video surveillance and access control systems. This integrated healthcare technology solution can help security teams be aware of door breaches instantly, so they can act quickly to deter potential threats.
Hospitals and extended-care facilities can gain significant advantages by implementing integrated video security, access control, and alarm systems. These solutions help streamline the management of campus-wide security technologies, improving efficiency and enhancing overall safety.
