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Estill County EMS Successfully Deploys 3xLOGIC infinias Access Control to Meet Wide-Ranging Security Goals
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management
Applicable Industries
- Healthcare & Hospitals
Applicable Functions
- Facility Management
Use Cases
- Perimeter Security & Access Control
- Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Estill County EMS was looking to secure their building which operates 24/7/365. The main goals were to secure the medical room, as per DEA regulations, and to ensure the facility is safe for staff at all times, even when they need to leave at a moment's notice. The infinias system needed to manage a total of six doors at the main EMS building, two of which are internal, including the medical room where drugs are stored. Two more doors were added at a sub-station location.
About The Customer
Estill County EMS is a medical service provider that operates 24/7/365. The organization is overseen by a Board of Directors and employs a staff of medical professionals who need to be able to access the facility at all times. The EMS building houses a medical room where controlled substances are stored, in accordance with DEA regulations. The organization also has a sub-station location with additional doors that need to be secured. The EMS staff and Board of Directors were looking for a security solution that would meet their wide-ranging needs, including securing the medical room and ensuring the safety of the facility for staff.
The Solution
The Board of Directors chose the infinias access control system from 3xLOGIC from three bids because it met the wide-ranging needs of the County EMS. The system was installed in late 2016 and manages a total of six doors at the main EMS building, two of which are internal, including the medical room where drugs are stored. Two more doors were added at a sub-station location. The infinias system manages access for up to 40 employees, contractors who do radio and computer maintenance, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Temporary access is also granted to hospital staff who use the facility for training. Five different sub-groups were created among all employees and visitors, providing each group with the access privileges needed to do their jobs, while ensuring only a few individuals have access to all doors and areas.
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