Focus: Energy Efficiency

Health system's new security measures include badges, metal detectors

Atrium Health also plans to add more armed security officers


Atrium Health has announced new system-wide security measures that will include badges, metal detectors and more armed security officers, according to an article on the WCNC website.

All visitors will have to stop at the reception desk at every facility to check-in and get a name badge. 

Behavioral health facilities and the emergency department at Carolinas Medical Center will also get metal detectors.

Atrium also plans to reduce access points into facilities by 45 percent and add more armed security officers in the hopes of having one on every shift at many locations.

Read the article.

 

 



August 29, 2018


Topic Area: Security

Recent Posts

Reframing the Construction Manager as a Community Manager

Managers must work with patients, community residents and other interested parties to ensure a smooth, successful construction projects

Health First Celebrates 'Topping Off' Ceremony for New Cape Canaveral Hospital Campus

Construction is slated to finish by the end of 2026 or early 2027.

The University of Hawai'i Cancer Center Caught Up in Cyberattack

Investigations are still ongoing to assess other sensitive information that may have been impacted.

Mature Dry Surface Biofilm Presents a Problem for Candida Auris

Multiple methods are described in the literature, but no consensus has been reached for disinfection efficacy tests against biofilms.

Sutter Health's Arden Care Center Officially Opens

With an adaptive reuse of an underutilized office building, the 70,000 square-foot facility was renovated to meet current healthcare standards.

 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.