Thirteen percent of fire property damage stems from building infrastructure problems, including HVAC systems. HVAC ductwork is typically hidden from view, but it’s dangerous to keep what’s out of sight out of mind. Proactive cleaning is part of preventive HVAC maintenance — and essential to fire safety.
Read More
Infant protection is a top hospital priority. But is your current infant security system secure enough?
Read More
Hospitals are on the forefront of technology in many ways, but certain aspects of the system remain outdated. With dry erase boards, paper precaution flags, and other low-tech methods of signaling and recording vital patient data, healthcare facilities are overdue for high-tech solutions.
Read More
Address a range of healthcare problems with one interactive technology solution. For easing the burden on healthcare workers and improving patient experience, discover the advantage of Acute Care Engagement Systems (ACES).
Read More
Are you familiar with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem? What is it? And why does it matter to your business?
Read More
Anyone who’s ever watched “The Jetsons” can tell you: Automation is the future. With exponential innovation comes more and more “smart” technology. Our phones are smart — and our cars — even our refrigerators. And now, we’re well on our way to smart hospitals.
Read More
Upticks in inclement weather and other natural disasters might have you worried about negative effects on your business. What can you do to protect your people — and your investment — when dangerous weather is on the horizon?
Read More
The Edwards EST4 networked emergency management platform offers the upgraded features you need right now. Discover the features, benefits, and tax incentives of this state-of-the-art fire life safety system.
Read More
You’ve heard a lot of hype about artificial intelligence (AI), but integrating AI technology improves hospital and healthcare facility access control in a post-COVID world.
Read More
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the challenges of working on the frontlines of healthcare. An increasing worker shortage is only one of many factors straining the healthcare space. So, what’s the solution? Real Work Autonomous Robots (AMR).
Read More
What is infant security? For most, these words conjure one of two nightmare scenarios: abduction or misidentification. While both are relatively rare, they do happen. And they are devastating enough to require proactive policies, strict security procedures, vigilant hospital staff, and the latest technology can offer.
Read More
Is your business compliant with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes? With more than 300 codes designed to protect your business, it’s easy to miss — or misunderstand — NFPA requirements.
Read More
Mass notification systems are essential safety tools. In an emergency, a quick response is key to managing outcomes, and response times depend on the timely dispersal of accurate information.
Read More
With more than 3,300 office fires predicted this year — and wildfire season adding to the risk — now is the time to shore up your fire safety strategy.
Read More
School administrators have the technologies in place to mitigate fire and safety risks, but they lack the coordination between systems to make them function at their most efficient.
Read More
Emerging technologies keep patients and staff safe in healthcare settings. New systems help prevent patient falls, detect and reduce clinical errors, and improve response to security incidents.
Read More
Nurses shoulder an enormous burden, but much of it can be better managed. Technology can help by allowing nurses to work more efficiently and effectively. Here’s how.
Read More
Routine maintenance is a crucial part of ensuring that your fire life safety and security systems are operating properly. If you don’t perform the necessary maintenance and periodic checks, your system could fail when you need it most.
Read More
Today’s fire safety systems use the most sophisticated technologies to spot and respond to threats quickly and effectively. Find out how these “cool tools” can improve your fire safety strategies.
Read More