AI-driven transformation boosts health security in hospitals

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being applied to improve safety and security in healthcare facilities. By moving security systems from passive monitoring to active, real‑time analysis, AI helps identify unusual activity, streamline visitor management, and reduce workplace violence, a persistent issue for healthcare workers as highlighted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the American Hospital Association.

Health security encompasses both proactive and reactive measures to protect public health from a wide range of hazards, including infectious disease outbreaks, chemical spills, wildfires and extreme weather events. Coordinated disaster‑management efforts and advanced technologies are essential to mitigate these threats, which can cross borders and affect societies worldwide.