VANCOUVER, British Columbia,
April 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- G4S
has launched an innovative portable security system to monitor the
safety of vulnerable patients.
G4S Virtual Patient Watch raises an alarm the instant a patient
either attempts to get out of bed, or begins demonstrating
escalating behaviour requiring immediate medical attention.
G4S Canada CEO Peter Panaritis,
said: "G4S is able to provide both the technology and security
staff specifically trained for this environment, unlike any other
solution on the market."
"It has the potential to deliver significant benefits to
customers and patients alike, putting their safety and security
first."
G4S Virtual Patient Watch has a wide range of potential security
and safety applications in a healthcare setting, including the
provision of enhance monitoring and security of patients suffering
from psychiatric illnesses or chronic conditions such as
dementia.
Used in combination with G4S security teams trained to work in
clinical settings, it can reduce a healthcare facility's costs,
with the ability to monitor a greater number of patients from a
central location, without compromising the level of patient
safety.
Central to the system is a high-resolution bedside camera with
infra-red capability that allows it to function in the semi-dark of
nightime units. The camera senses the movement of a patient who is
preparing to get out of bed or who is escalating in behaviour,
triggering an alarm to alert security or medical staff.
A speakerphone system allows for direct contact with the patient
or clinical staff who can be alerted for immediate assistance. It
is designed to be audible in the noisiest of settings such as
emergency rooms.
The camera is mounted on a wheeled, IV-style pole positioned
near the bed. It makes use of the hospital's existing wireless
system and has its own back-up power source, which means it remains
operational while being moved between rooms.
The system will be exhibited for the first time at the
International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety
(IAHSS) event in Vancouver this
week (23 April).
Virtual Patient Watch initially will be manufactured,
distributed and supported across North
America.
About G4S
G4S is the leading global, integrated
security company, specializing in the provision of security
services and solutions to customers. Our mission is to create
material, sustainable value for our customers and shareholders by
being the supply partner of choice in all our markets. G4S is
quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has a secondary stock
exchange listing in Copenhagen.
G4S is active in around 100 countries and has 585,000 employees.
For more information on G4S, visit www.g4s.com.
About G4S Canada
As
Canada's leading provider of
security solutions, we offer an integrated security solutions
approach. We will assess, integrate, equip and secure your
environment. G4S employs thousands of Canadians and operates in
offices across the country. For more information on G4S
Canada, visit www.g4s.ca
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