Hospital Security is Critical
Securing the healthcare system in the U.S. takes a multi-pronged approach. The challenges are as varied as the facilities. In the February/March issue of Security Technology Executive magazine, our experts focused on the technologies and policies that drive this unique sector.
The cover story written by Frank Pisciotta and Bryan Warren discusses various aspects of healthcare sector security. The rising violence in healthcare facilities is not limited to hospitals. Clinics that are not physically attached to a hospital or on the same campus do not typically have the same level of protection and security staffing as a hospital. Compounding the security threat is that larger health systems may have hundreds of these facilities that need to be considered, and these facilities are not without risk. Security staffing, technology deployment, and training at these clinics may not be as robust as they are at acute care facilities.
Healthcare veteran security professional Ben Scaglione presents a compelling article detailing the evolution of advanced security technology for the healthcare security market. Ben explains how advancements in technology have brought an onslaught of innovative technology and AI-branded products into the healthcare security marketplace. Each has its own unique features and pricing structures. There are now many product options for healthcare security professionals to choose from, making the security technology market a very confusing place.
These are just two of the stories in our healthcare security-themed issue. I invite you to dive into other articles discussing advancements in mobile video surveillance, why it is critical to defend operational technology and the migration of guard force operations to a hybrid solution. We look forward to your feedback and welcome you to contact us if you are inclined to provide any story ideas.
