Benefits of wireless access control in a healthcare facility

Key cards, PINs, passwords and biometrics are just a few of the options available


Wireless technology usage, specifically access control, is more prevalent today than ever before in the healthcare security market, according to an article on the Campus Safety website.

Key cards, PINs, passwords and biometrics are some of the options available to help secure everything from data to individual room access.

With so many options, it can sometimes be a challenge to identify the best wireless access control system to meet your needs. Reasons wireless access control might benefit a healthcare facility include:

• Cost-effectiveness 

• Ease of installation

• Remote coverage 

Read the article.

 

 



May 13, 2016


Topic Area: Safety


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