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San Mateo Medical Center selects Xtract One's weapon detection technology
San Mateo Medical Center in California, US, has chosen Xtract One Technologies' SmartGateway system to bolster its security measures with AI-powered weapon detection.
This move aims to enhance the safety of visitors, patients and staff, beginning with the main campus and intending to extend to satellite clinics.
The implementation of Xtract One's technology is timely, coinciding with new legislative requirements in California.
California's Assembly Bill 2975 mandates that hospitals establish weapons detection screening at key entry points.
San Mateo Medical Center's adoption of SmartGateway is a response to these regulations, aiming to improve the individual experience within the facility.
Xtract One CEO Peter Evans said: 'With violent incidents being five times more frequent in healthcare facilities than in other industries, we recognise 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 minimises disruptions to patients, staff, and visitors.'
SmartGateway is known for its quick and discreet individual screening process.
It employs AI sensors to scan individuals for weapons and other banned items as they pass through, without the need for emptying pockets.
This innovation seeks to replace traditional metal detectors, reducing queue times at security checkpoints and providing valuable security data to enhance screening outcomes.
The technology is designed to allow for a smooth flow of traffic through security points.
San Mateo Medical Center's chief operations officer Robert Blake said: '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.'
Earlier this year, Xtract One reported the installation of its Xtract One Gateway system at hospitals in Manitoba, Canada.
"San Mateo Medical Center selects Xtract One's weapon detection technology" was originally created and published by Hospital Management, a GlobalData owned brand.
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