The recent gunman incident at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital was a sobering reminder of the increasing threat of violence in healthcare facilities. While no one was harmed, the disruption underscores a painful reality: healthcare settings are no longer immune to violence. As these incidents become more frequent, healthcare leaders must reevaluate their safety protocols and consider proactive solutions. One critical advancement in this space is AI-powered threat detection, like IntelliSee.

Where are health systems expected to direct their energy in the new year? Four CDW experts share their perspectives on the industry’s outlook in this article from HealthTech.com.

Effective and efficient physical access control isn’t just a hot technology trend. It’s a security essential for any school, institution of higher education, or hospital. And, according to Campus Safety’s recent exclusive research, educational and healthcare facilities are stepping up their acquisition of advanced access control systems. To delve deeper into what trends the campus security community is experiencing and should expect to see in 2025, practitioners, consultants, and solutions providers shared their insights in this article from Campus Safety.

As the holiday season approaches, emergency rooms are preparing for an anticipated increase in patient admissions. With staff shortages already a prevailing issue in healthcare facilities, the increase in nurse call-offs by up to 30% during the winter holiday period further exacerbates this lack of resources, negatively impacting both staff and patients during the most “wonderful time of year. In order to respond to these challenges, healthcare facilities can leverage modern technology to streamline efficiency for better patient outcomes and staff well-being.

In the course of a day of patient care, there are so many steps you take physically, mentally and emotionally. Now, you can take fewer steps and be more directly linked with the care team managing patients’ needs. Responder All Touch is that pathway—the communication bridge that links Responder 5 directly with the EMR.

The Midwest Healthcare Engineering Conference & Trade Show (MWHCEC) gives you nearby, cost-effective access to the best healthcare facility education, resources, and vendors so you can afford to bring your entire team, including technicians.

Hospitals cannot evacuate their patients; therefore, the right fire safety solutions for fire prevention are crucial. Facility managers or service providers must detect fire events as early and reliably as possible. In this way, they can handle hazards without disturbing patients and staff. That‘s why Smarter Protection Matters.

Better care and better outcomes start with more patient care time and better visibility of real-time data. Vizabli's acute care engagement solution (ACES) is designed to engage and provide real-time data to hospital staff, patients, and the patient’s friends and family.

Healthcare administrators, security teams and IT staff have many options when it comes to developing dedicated healthcare access control systems, though effective solutions must be adapted to the unique needs of each facility. To aid personnel in approaching this important process, here is a comprehensive guide to effective access control in healthcare facilities.

Spectralink’s innovative Versity smartphones have all achieved the prestigious Android Enterprise Recommended certification. This designation ensures devices meet the industry’s highest standards for security, compatibility, and user experience. 

Falls, elopement, and other incidents pose significant health risks to residents, fears for their families, and financial burdens to care facilities. This comprehensive guide explores how IntelliSee, a revolutionary AI-driven safety platform, can transform safety protocols in assisted living centers.

Integrating hospital systems, including nurse call, brings connected care directly into the patient room, optimizing care and minimizing fall risks within hospitals.

Rauland's Responder® Enterprise solution has been selected as winner of the “Best Clinical Administration Hardware Device” award in the 8th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global digital health and medical technology market.

Communication Company completes fire alarm and life safety systems inspections for acute healthcare facilities in accordance with NFPA and applicable sections of ACHC/HFAP (Chapter 13 Life Safety) Standards.

The acute care environment represents a dynamic hub of activity, with nurses positioned at its epicenter. Nurses spend long hours managing patient care, coordinating resources across interdisciplinary teams, and providing support to patients’ family members.

Salient’s open cloud video data platform is simple, flexible, and scales with your business needs. The systems empower you to view, record, and use your video data to drive business operations with actionable insights while going beyond your safety and security needs. Salient’s platforms include VMS, Cloud, Analytics, and Appliance solutions that are simple, scalable, and flexible.

IntelliSee is an innovative AI risk-mitigation platform transforming healthcare safety. By seamlessly integrating into existing surveillance systems and employing powerful, deep-learning technology, IntelliSee can detect and mitigate potential threats, including unauthorized persons, vehicles, weapons, and more.

Communication within a hospital or healthcare facility is one of the most critical aspects of patient safety. It's essential that staff, patients, and visitors can communicate seamlessly, quickly, and accurately to provide the best possible care.

Mobile devices have revolutionized the way healthcare is delivered. As technology advances, so do the expectations of healthcare professionals and their patients. With a focus on providing medical staff with access to data and communication tools that enable better patient care and dialog, Spectralink clinical mobile devices are an ideal solution for hospitals and other healthcare organizations.

At Communication Company, we’re more than just a nurse call system provider — we're a source for integrated healthcare communication solutions. For more than 45 years, we’ve been advancing the healthcare industry in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan with innovative solutions by incorporating state-of-the-art, integrated technology systems.