Xtract One Technologies has been chosen by Nova Scotia Health to enhance security across its facilities using the SmartGateway system, known for its AI-driven weapons detection capabilities.
An initial deployment involves 25 systems aimed at improving safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
Strengthening Health Care Security
The partnership with Nova Scotia Health comes as part of efforts to modernise security protocols in collaboration with the nurses' union.
The introduction of advanced technologies like SmartGateway plays a crucial role in achieving a protected hospital environment, significantly limiting the entry of dangerous items.
Commitment to Safety
Xtract One was selected following SmartGateway’s successful 12-day trial in Truro, Nova Scotia, where the system scanned 7,400 individuals and detected 49 prohibited items, including knives and box cutters. Its ability to accurately identify such items remains a top priority for the healthcare provider.
Deployment in Healthcare Settings
Peter Evans noted the persistent challenge of violence against healthcare workers
Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One, noted the persistent challenge of violence against healthcare workers, emphasising the importance of SmartGateway in setting a protective standard for frontline staff.
"This installation marks another key step in our expanding work with Canadian healthcare organisations," Evans remarked, pointing out earlier deployments in Manitoba and the technology's role in proactive security measures.
Enhancing Security Tactics
Dean Stienburg, Director of Security for Nova Scotia Health, discussed the broader security strategies, stating, "Our goal is to deliver first class healthcare, and ensuring the safety of all who enter our facilities is a critical step in providing that service."
He expressed confidence in SmartGateway's ability to advance security efforts, having been impressed with the system's trial performance.
Efficient Security Screening
SmartGateway offers swift and private security screening through AI-powered sensors designed to discreetly detect weapons and contraband.
The system moves beyond traditional metal detectors, improving both safety outcomes and the user experience by maintaining privacy and ensuring a smooth flow through checkpoints, thus replacing the need for removing personal items.
Xtract One Technologies announced its SmartGateway has been selected by Nova Scotia Health to strengthen security measures and provide AI-powered weapons detection across facilities province-wide, with an initial order of 25 systems.
Nova Scotia Health, in tandem with its nurses’ union, is working to modernise and strengthen security across its facilities to ensure a safe environment for all patients, visitors, and staff. Adopting and deploying advanced technologies like SmartGateway is an important step toward achieving that goal.
Safe and secure health care
By helping to limit the number of potentially dangerous items entering their hospitals, this technology supports its commitment to providing safe and secure health care.
Xtract One was selected for its proven efficacy to accurately detect knives, a top priority for the organisation. Previously tested in Truro, Nova Scotia, over a 12-day trial period, SmartGateway successfully scanned 7,400 individuals entering the facility and detected 49 prohibited items during that period, mostly pocket knives and box cutters.
Deploying SmartGateway
“Violence against healthcare workers is a challenge that persists and demands addressing. By deploying SmartGateway, Nova Scotia Health is setting an important example for what it means to take meaningful action to protect frontline healthcare workers, patients, and visitors,” said Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One.
“This installation marks another key step in our expanding work with Canadian healthcare organisations, having deployed in Manitoba earlier this year. We look forward to continuing to deliver effective threat detection as more providers take proactive measures to prioritise security and peace of mind for their teams.”
Overall approach to security
“Our goal is to deliver first class healthcare, and ensuring the safety of all who enter our facilities is a critical step in providing that service,” said Dean Stienburg, Director of Security for Nova Scotia Health.
“With SmartGateway, we’re making tangible strides in bolstering our overall approach to security. We were impressed by the system’s effectiveness during the trial period and are looking forward to the deployment helping us mitigate and respond to the threats of today’s environment.”
Maximising security screening outcomes
SmartGateway delivers fast, discreet, and accurate individual screening, utilising AI-powered sensors to unobtrusively scan for weapons and other prohibited items upon entry. This technology replaces intimidating, traditional metal detectors and mitigates the need for individuals to remove personal items.
This prioritises individual privacy and comfort, all while maximising security screening outcomes. SmartGateway is designed to enable seamless passage through checkpoints and promote the uninterrupted flow of movement.
