Focus: Security

Maintenance can help hospitals maximize access control’s benefits

Partnering with a security technology integrator can help solutions operate optimally


Partnering with a security technology integrator can help access control solutions operate optimally, according to an article on the Campus Safety website.

Installing locks on medicine cabinets can decrease incidents of drug diversion. 

Card access control solutions can help monitor staff time and attendance, as well as limit elevator access to certain hospital floors, such as pediatrics and the maternity area. 

Smart cards can even be used for vending, cafeteria services and network access control.

Read the article.

 



November 11, 2016


Topic Area: Security

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