Attendees can see the integrated system in action at booth #1144, demonstrating how hospitals can seamlessly identify human and physical threats before they reach the lobby.
Athena Security is demonstrating its integrated Weapons Detection System (WDS) and visitor management platform at the HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition, highlighting how healthcare facilities can identify both human and physical threats before they reach the lobby.
The company is presenting the unified solution at booth #1144 during the event, taking place March 9–12 in Las Vegas. The demonstration shows how hospitals can strengthen workplace violence prevention while maintaining efficient entry processes for patients, staff, and visitors.
Addressing Rising Workplace Violence In Healthcare
Healthcare organizations are under increasing pressure to protect workers from violence while keeping hospitals accessible. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare workers experience workplace violence injuries at a rate five times higher than employees in other industries.
As hospitals expand workplace violence prevention programs, many security leaders are focusing on stopping threats before they enter the facility.
Integrated Entryway Security Approach
Athena Security’s solution combines AI-enabled weapons detection with visitor management to create a coordinated screening workflow at facility entrances.
By linking identity verification with weapons screening, security teams gain better visibility into who is entering a building and whether they may pose a risk.
Chris Ciabarra, co-founder and CTO of Athena Security, explained the importance of securing facility entry points.
“Healthcare organizations understand that violence prevention must begin at the entryway. In a unified system, visitor management identifies who’s entering, and weapons detection identifies what is entering. When those systems work together, hospitals can better assess risk before someone enters the building.”
The approach also aligns with emerging safety mandates such as California Assembly Bill AB 2975, which focuses on improving workplace violence prevention in healthcare environments.
Screening Before Lobby Access
In an ideal deployment, identity verification and weapons screening occur before individuals reach the main lobby.
Visitors complete the digital check-in process and screening outside the secured interior area. Once identity verification and weapons screening are completed successfully, the system unlocks interior lobby doors.
If a weapon is detected or a person of interest is identified, the system can keep interior doors locked while security personnel respond. This helps prevent potentially dangerous confrontations from occurring inside the lobby area.
Supporting Hospital Operations
Athena Security’s integrated platform is designed to support high-volume healthcare environments.
Features include:
- Digital visitor check-in
- Automated badge printing
- Coordinated weapons screening workflows
- Entry documentation for compliance and reporting
These capabilities help hospitals manage large numbers of visitors while maintaining strict security procedures.
Healthcare leaders, security professionals, and technology decision-makers attending the HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition can visit Athena Security at booth #1144 to see how integrated visitor management and weapons detection systems can help stop threats before they enter a facility.
About Athena Security
Athena Security develops AI-enabled physical security solutions designed to detect threats and improve safety across public and private environments. The company was founded by Lisa Falzone and Chris Ciabarra, the co-founders of Revel Systems.
Internal Links:
https://security.world/healthcare-security/
External Links:
https://www.athena-security.com
https://www.himss.org
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What Did Athena Security Showcase At HIMSS?
Athena Security demonstrated an integrated platform combining visitor management and AI-enabled weapons detection for healthcare facilities.
2. How Does The Integrated System Improve Hospital Security?
The system verifies visitor identities and screens for weapons before individuals enter the facility, helping security teams identify risks early.
3. Where Was The Technology Demonstrated?
Athena Security showcased the solution at booth #1144 during the HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas.
4. Why Is Workplace Violence Prevention Important In Healthcare?
Healthcare workers experience workplace violence injuries at significantly higher rates than workers in other industries, making prevention measures critical.
5. What Operational Features Does The Platform Offer?
The platform includes digital visitor check-in, badge printing, coordinated screening workflows, and compliance documentation for healthcare facilities.