Connecting a Rehabilitation Center Campus Through Emergency Preparedness

By Julie Brown, Institutional Market Leader, Johnson Controls

A large West Coast rehabilitation center was ready to invest in its emergency preparedness and response strategy. The widespread nature of its campus meant it was especially vulnerable to threats, and the administration needed the peace of mind that an emergency response could be rapidly and effectively communicated across the center. They knew they needed to upgrade the center’s mass notification system (MNS), but they wanted to go a step further to truly provide comprehensive connection.

Protecting patients and staff through enhanced communication

To provide the center with holistic, campus-wide emergency management, the Johnson Controls team quickly installed the Lynx Duress and Emergency Notification system. This solution removes the potential for human error during an emergency to create a streamlined and highly efficient crisis response. Features such as pop-up alerts on computers, whether they are logged on or off, help to quickly alert the campus of a potential threat and can share critical instructions across campus. While duress buttons installed in high-traffic and employee areas ensure patients and staff are protected and prepared wherever they are on campus.

A smart, connected emergency preparedness strategy

The improvements made by the Johnson Controls team have created a strong foundation for the rehabilitation center’s emergency preparedness and response strategy. The entire campus is now connected onto one system, improving operational efficiency and ease of communication during a potential emergency situation. Patients and staff now have access to duress buttons in critical areas, giving them much needed peace of mind. Through smart technology integration, the center is now safeguarded against the unexpected.

As the threats faced by the healthcare industry continue to evolve, the security technologies they leverage must evolve too. Learn more about how Johnson Controls empowers healthcare leaders to better protect their patients, staff and visitors.