Safety and security

Network solutions settings enable a proactive approach to safe, secure healthcare facilities by increasing situational awareness, and helping to mitigate unwanted or aggressive behavior – now and into the future.

Understand risk – and act

In busy healthcare environments, network solutions are a powerful way to manage risks in real time, as well as to improve long-term safety and security. When unexpected situations arise, network cameras with intelligent analytics can alert the right people for a rapid and informed response. Throughout your facility, whether in parking areas or on staff uniforms, cameras serve as a visible deterrent to aggressive or unwanted behavior. In addition, reviewing recorded material and logged events offers important insight you can use to improve future safety through staff training or revised policies and procedures.

Focus areas

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Respond in real time

An Axis network solution is a cost-effective way to mitigate unexpected safety and security incidents – from anywhere. Emergency call stations in parking areas and near entrances ensure quick access to a dispatcher in the event of a medical emergency or other urgent situation. Audio-equipped cameras or network speakers with audio-based analytics enable you to detect sudden loud noises, such as shouts and screams, breaking glass, and more. In addition to alerting security or de-escalation teams, the system can also support safe evacuations. Network audio and video enable you to monitor evacuation progress and provide real-time instructions.

Stay a step ahead

Network solutions can also defuse developing situations. For example, during patient surges in the ER, video and audio analytics keep you alert to potential warning signs, such as a crowd gathering rapidly or voices shouting. That means security, law enforcement, or de-escalation staff can swiftly issue voice messages or deploy a team. In restricted or low-traffic areas, cameras with loitering analytics pair with network speakers or strobe sirens detect and warn off unauthorized individuals. Additionally, visible cameras – for example, at drug distribution areas or worn by staff – positively influence the actions of wearers and the public.

Build a safer future

Because logged events and recorded footage enable you to see where certain types of incidents are likely to occur, they also support smart interventions that protect patients, visitors, staff and property over the long term. For example, first-person footage from a wearable camera can be used in de-escalation trainings, while the overview of an evacuation provides the information you need to review and revise policies and procedures. Additionally, such footage offers insights on where you need to redirect traffic or add wrong-way detection analytics, strengthen access control, increase security staff, and more.