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Stony Brook University Hospital

“The Halo Smart Sensor is a truly cost-effective solution that is easily implemented and helps us do our jobs more efficiently”

David Scarzella, Chief of Police and Assistant VP of Healthcare Safety for Stony Brook Medicine

Safeguarding Stony Brook University Hospital

Read how Stony Brook University Hospital improved safety by implementing Halo Smart Sensors across multiple locations.

Noise alerts

Halo monitors sound levels and uses advanced analytics for aggression detection and identifies gunshots at precise locations.

Keyword activation

Halo recognizes keyword phrases in real time, detecting anyone who needs help, allowing for quick emergency response.

Maintain high air quality

Air quality sensors detect specific, invisible, non-aromatic contaminants in premises, fostering a healthier working environment.

Smoke and vape detection

Smart sensors detect vape and THC use in privacy-sensitive hospital spaces where cameras aren’t permitted.

Smart sensors come to the rescue

Learn how Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) used Halo Smart Sensors to improve the safety and security of staff and patients.

Challenge: Detect hospital violence

With a myriad of people coming in and out of its emergency room entrance, SBUH’s Public Safety team wanted a way to help keep staff, patients and visitors safe with the ability to automatically detect aggressive behavior and violent situations, including gunshots. They also wanted to observe the ambulance triage area so they could be alerted of any security issues immediately.

Solution: Intelligent sensors

The organization installed Halo Smart Sensors across its sites to help detect threats and maintain a healthy environment.

  • Detect threats

    Halo Smart Sensors enable the safety and security teams to detect loud noises, such as gunshots, aggression and calls for help.

  • Real-time alerts

    Halo sends instant mobile and email alerts so the security team can stop aggressive behavior in triage immediately.

  • Easy integration

    SBUH integrated the smart sensors into their security system to enhance threat detection without disrupting hospital operations.

Result: Empowered, secure hospitals

The future looks brighter for healthcare workers as hospitals like SBUH lead the way with innovative technology solutions. Future plans at the hospital include using Halo’s emergency keyword detection to send alerts to the security team who use Motorola Solutions’ radios to respond quickly to incidents or emergencies.

Together, Halo and SBUH are helping to improve safety and security outcomes for patients and staff alike.

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