Xtract One Technologies has announced that Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) will deploy its Xtract One SmartGateway at the hospital entrance.
This decision follows a successful pilot and evaluation phase, showcasing PRHC's dedication to innovative healthcare safety strategies. The technology's adoption marks another milestone in Xtract One's expansion into healthcare facilities across Canada, including previous implementations in Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia.
Proactive decurity measures in healthcare
Located in Ontario, PRHC serves a regional referral population of around 600,000 people and is renowned for its proactive approach to security in the healthcare sector.
The organisation recently organised a forum with provincial healthcare leaders to discuss best practices and conducted a hands-on, three-week pilot to test emerging technologies in a clinical setting. Following this, PRHC's decision underscores its pioneering role in adopting innovative healthcare safety measures.
Adoption of SmartGateway technology
PRHC has chosen to implement SmartGateway due to its capacity to detect a wide array of staff
Following extensive testing, PRHC has chosen to implement SmartGateway due to its capacity to detect a wide array of staff and patient safety threats, its user-friendly operation, and its seamless integration with hospital processes. The installation will occur at the entrance of the facility's Emergency Department. This choice highlights PRHC's commitment to maintaining high safety standards within healthcare environments across Ontario.
Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One, commented, "Healthcare organisations are increasingly embracing digital transformation strategies that enhance safety without compromising the patient experience. Our work with Peterborough Regional Health Centre demonstrates how forward-thinking providers can balance intelligent screening technology that proactively addresses modern threats with the openness and accessibility that are essential to care environments. We’re proud to support PRHC as it sets a new standard for healthcare safety in Ontario while contributing to the growing adoption of advanced AI-driven solutions."
Effective security screening solutions
Jennifer Taylor, Vice President and CFO of PRHC, emphasised the organisation's commitment to safety, stating, "As the Peterborough region’s largest employer, PRHC views care and safety as inseparable. We believe that every team member, patient, family member, and caregiver deserves to feel safe and supported from the moment they walk through our doors. SmartGateway is a solution we’re proud to introduce in our Emergency Department, where it will support us to uphold this standard for patients and families, who depend on us to be there when they need us most."
Enhancing patient-centered environments
The SmartGateway technology offers advanced AI-driven security screening with the ability to identify weapons and prohibited items discreetly as people enter a facility.
This system enables quick and accurate screening without requiring individuals to pause, remove personal items, or undergo secondary screening. Unlike traditional metal detectors, SmartGateway ensures a continuous flow, making it ideal for busy healthcare environments. Its combination of strong detection capabilities and user-friendly experience is intended to enhance the safety and patient-friendly atmosphere in modern healthcare settings.
Xtract One Technologies announces its Xtract One SmartGateway has been selected by Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) for facility entrance deployment following a successful pilot and evaluation period. The selection reflects PRHC’s leadership and commitment to exploring innovative approaches to healthcare safety and adds to Xtract One’s growing presence in healthcare environments. This selection in Ontario follows previous Canadian deployments across Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia.
Recognised as an innovator in Ontario’s healthcare system serving a regional referral population of 600,000 people, PRHC is taking a proactive approach to addressing modern security challenges. The organisation recently convened a security forum for healthcare leaders across the province of Ontario to collaborate on best practices, followed by a hands-on, three-week pilot to evaluate emerging technologies in a real-world clinical environment.
Adopting innovative approaches
After the comprehensive pilot and extensive testing, PRHC selected SmartGateway for its ability to detect a broad range and large volume of weapons, ease of use, and seamless integration into the hospital’s operational flow. The deployment will take place at the facility’s Emergency Department entrance. PRHC’s decision reinforces the organisation’s role as a leader in evaluating and adopting innovative approaches to healthcare safety across Ontario.
“Healthcare organisations are increasingly embracing digital transformation strategies that enhance safety without compromising the patient experience,” said Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One. “Our work with Peterborough Regional Health Centre demonstrates how forward-thinking providers can balance intelligent screening technology that proactively addresses modern threats with the openness and accessibility that are essential to care environments. We’re proud to support PRHC as it sets a new standard for healthcare safety in Ontario while contributing to the growing adoption of advanced AI-driven solutions. As more organisations follow in PRHC’s footsteps, we look forward to expanding our provincial and healthcare presence.”
Undergo secondary screening
“As the Peterborough region’s largest employer, PRHC views care and safety as inseparable. We believe that every team member, patient, family member, and caregiver deserves to feel safe and supported from the moment they walk through our doors,” said Jennifer Taylor, Vice President and CFO at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
“SmartGateway is a solution we’re proud to introduce in our Emergency Department, where it will support us to uphold this standard for patients and families, who depend on us to be there when they need us most.”
Modern healthcare settings
SmartGateway delivers intelligent, high-throughput security screening using advanced AI-powered sensors that discreetly detect weapons and prohibited items as individuals enter a facility. The system enables fast, accurate screening without requiring individuals to stop, divest personal belongings, or undergo secondary screening.
Unlike traditional metal detectors, SmartGateway supports a continuous flow of movement, allowing healthcare facilities to maintain efficient ingress even during peak periods. By combining robust detection capabilities with a frictionless user experience, SmartGateway helps create safer environments while preserving the welcoming, patient-centred atmosphere critical to modern healthcare settings.
