Healthcare security: It’s not just complex, it’s critical. The rapid growth, consolidation, and operational intricacies of hospitals and medical centers create unparalleled challenges. From managing expansive facilities to securing sensitive patient areas while ensuring seamless daily operations, it’s a constant balancing act. In this episode of Innovation Obsessed, Grace Pluta from Oosto moderates a timely
She didn’t see him—AI could have. On a late hospital shift, an exhausted nurse looked up and locked eyes with someone she never expected to see—a former patient with a history of aggression. He wasn’t supposed to be there. A restraining order was in place. But security had no idea. This isn’t about surveillance—it’s about
The countdown to ISC West 2025 is on, and for security leaders eager to stay ahead of the curve, this is the place to be. If you’re attending this year’s show, you likely want to cut through the noise and focus on the security innovations that truly matter. In the latest episode of the Innovation
Hospitals have protocols for everything: patient care, emergency response, infection control. But are we doing enough now to protect healthcare workers who care for us? With rising workplace violence, critical staff shortages, and burnout reaching alarming levels are pushing too many healthcare workers to their breaking point. A recent survey by National Nurses United found
Super Bowl LIX is more than just the Chiefs vs. Eagles—it’s a high-stakes event demanding top-tier strategy both on and off the field. While quarterbacks read defenses and coaches make split-second calls, security teams must do the same, ensuring 70,000 fans in the stadium stay safe, as millions watch worldwide. With the world’s eyes on
Most school security is built to react—lock the doors, sound the alarm, initiate lockdown. But once those measures are activated, the crisis is already unfolding, and the impact on students, teachers, parents, and staff is already in motion. A third-grade teacher once asked Adam Coughran, “I appreciate the training, but I can’t tell my students
Healthcare facilities are built to heal, but their openness leaves them vulnerable. Healthcare facilities account for 42% of infant abductions, and healthcare workers experience violence—both physical and verbal—at a shockingly 5 times higher rate than other industries. This violence accounts for up to 73% of all nonfatal workplace injuries caused by violence. (NCMEC & ACS).
As the year winds down, we’re taking a moment to celebrate and reflect on 2024—a year of challenges, growth, and innovation—and look ahead to what’s on the horizon for 2025. In this special holiday episode of Innovation Obsessed, Shawn Fontenot, Oosto’s VP of Marketing, and Patrick Welsh, Oosto’s GM of the Americas, sit down with
The holidays are here, bringing festive decorations, bustling shopping centers, and shoppers humming along to “Jingle Bell Rock.” But beneath the cheer lies a growing concern for retailers: the surge in theft, fraud, and organized retail crime (ORC) that accompanies the season. For many in retail, this time of year isn’t just about spreading joy—it’s
In the first half of 2024, cargo theft in the United States surged by 49% compared to the same period in 2023, with an average loss per incident of $115,23, according to an August 2024 report by Overhaul. Freight hubs and urban centers like California and Texas remain hot spots, exposing long-standing gaps in supply
