Xtract One Technologies has announced its SmartGateway has been selected by San Mateo Medical Center.
The medical centre is located in California and with the help of SmartGateway, the facility says it will strengthen the facility’s security and provide AI-powered weapon detection.
Xtract One states that its threat detection and security solutions are designed to enhance safety for patients, visitors and staff at the medical center, starting with the main campus with plans to later expand to all satellite clinics.
According to the company, the deployment comes at a critical time for healthcare facilities, following California’s recent Assembly Bill (AB) 2975.
With hospitals now being required to implement weapons detection screening policies at key entrances as a minimum, San Mateo Medical Center demonstrates its forward-thinking and proactive stance in deploying Xtract One’s cutting-edge technology designed to help elevate safety while enhancing the overall individual experience.
Peter Evans, CEO, Xtract One commented: “With violent incidents being five times more frequent in healthcare facilities than in other industries, we recognize the unique challenge hospitals face in ensuring a safe environment.
“Our SmartGateway has shown proven efficacy in on-site, real-world testing and we are confident that its deployment at San Mateo Medical Center will provide enhanced security that identifies potential threats of all kinds, including firearms and edged weapons and minimizes disruptions to patients, staff and visitors.
“We’re looking forward to working with San Mateo Medical Center and to showcasing how well SmartGateway supports healthcare facilities’ needs,” Evans concluded.
Robet Blake, COO, San Mateo Medical Center commented: “Our goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone who enters our facility so that we can focus on what truly matters–our patients’ well-being.
“Deploying Xtract One’s technology at our main campus reinforces that commitment. After extensive testing of various systems, we found SmartGateway’s innovative technology to be the most effective for our facility’s needs, allowing us to stay ahead of potential threats in order to maintain a secure and welcoming campus for everyone,” Blake concluded.
SmartGateway’s breakthrough innovation provides fast, discreet and reliable individual screening, utilizing AI-powered sensors that unobtrusively scan guests for weapons and other prohibited items as they walk through.
This technology replaces traditional metal detectors, reducing the need to empty pockets, optimizing patron experience by reducing time spent in security lines and providing critical security insights to maximize screening outcomes.
SmartGateway is designed to enable seamless passage through checkpoints and promote uninterrupted flow of movement.