Xtract One Technologies’ SmartGateway has been selected by Nova Scotia Health to strengthen security measures and provide AI-powered weapons detection across facilities province-wide, with an initial order of 25 systems.

Nova Scotia Health, in tandem with its nurses’ union, is working to modernize and strengthen security across its facilities to ensure a safe environment for all patients, visitors and staff. By helping to limit the number of potentially dangerous items entering their hospitals, SmartGateway technology supports its commitment to providing safe and secure health care. Xtract One was selected for its efficacy to accurately detect knives.

“Violence against healthcare workers is a challenge that persists and demands addressing. By deploying SmartGateway, Nova Scotia Health is setting an important example for what it means to take meaningful action to protect frontline healthcare workers, patients, and visitors,” said Peter Evans, CEO, Xtract One. “This installation marks another key step in our expanding work with Canadian healthcare organizations, having deployed in Manitoba earlier this year. We look forward to continuing to deliver effective threat detection as more providers take proactive measures to prioritize security and peace of mind for their teams.”

Dean Stienburg, director of security, Nova Scotia Health, said, “Our goal is to deliver first class healthcare, and ensuring the safety of all who enter our facilities is a critical step in providing that service. With SmartGateway, we’re making tangible strides in bolstering our overall approach to security. We were impressed by the system’s effectiveness during the trial period and are looking forward to the deployment helping us mitigate and respond to the threats of today’s environment.”