Whitepaper: World's First AI-enabled Integrated Weapons Detection and Screening System for Healthcare Organizations
Challenges
Healthcare organizations experience workplace violence more than any other industry. Hospital and other healthcare-related settings experience elevated stress levels for patients, their families, and friends, which is exacerbated by issues such as substance abuse, mental health disorders, homelessness, and violent crimes and traumatic incidents tied to sexual abuse, domestic violence, gang activity, gunshots, and stabbings.
The Percentage of registered nurses who experienced on-the-job violence spiked 55% in six months in 2021
Failings of Traditional Weapons Detection and Screening Approaches
Putting aside poor adoption rates, these walk-through metal detectors and handheld wands are intrusive and fraught with inefficiencies. They are based on decades-old technologies that require significant time and resources to manage, deliver poor experiences for patients, visitors, and staff, and create security risks.
Healthcare weapons screening solutions must balance the need to protect patients, staff, visitors, and assets against providing a welcoming environment and ensuring rapid delivery of quality medical care.
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