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What is visitor management and why is it so important?
Monday, March 11, 2024 by Paul Kazlauskas
What is Visitor Management? Visitor Management is the processing, tracking, and monitoring of guests that enter a building or campus. Hospitals, schools, and business of all kinds use visitor management to protect their people and property. Visitor management systems (VMS) comprise tools that range from the simple and inexpensive, like handwritten sign-in books, to more advanced software systems. The latter can be integrated with surveillance cameras, thermal temperature stations, and ...
Six reasons why using expiring visitor badges improves facility security
Friday, February 23, 2024 by Paul Kazlauskas
Here are six reasons your facility should be using expiring visitor badges for better building security: 1. Visual Alert.Your visitor badges are VALID today and, after changing color overnight, VOID tomorrow. This makes it easy to spot an invalid badge. The color change on the badge is a great visual indicator that a visitor’s presence should be questioned by staff or the Security Department. 2. Peace of Mind.Your staff knows that if a badge is WHITE, the visitor’s I.D. is ...
Visitor Management Software with Flag Alert feature aids in Hospital Security
Thursday, February 15, 2024 by Paul Kazlauskas
Imagine a bustling hospital in an urban city on a regular Friday morning. Among the stream of visitors coming in and out, there's someone who shouldn't be there—a person previously involved in a security incident. Thanks to the hospital's visitor management software with a Flag Alert lookup feature, the front desk attendant receives an instant alert. This proactive measure allows the security team to ensure the individual doesn't access the building. This isn't just a hypothetical ...
What visitor information do I need to collect at my office building?
Friday, February 2, 2024 by Paul Kazlauskas
THRESHOLD has been designing and producing visitor badges for companies across America since 2003. Since our specialty is visitor badges and visitor management software, we’ve seen our fair share of custom ideas from customers. Therefore, we’re ready to help design badge templates for companies whenever they ask “what visitor information should my badge capture?” As Security Directors consider what types of information their organization needs to know, ...
Security assessment checklist ideas for healthcare facilities
Thursday, January 25, 2024 by Paul Kazlauskas
A hospital can be an emotionally charged place. Most times, patients are not happy to be there. Their family may disagree with the patient’s care, causing tension. This tension can lead to aggression. Violence in hospitals is an epidemic. No healthcare worker should be assaulted while trying to perform their job. So it is critical for your security department to conduct an outside security assessment with a certified healthcare security professional. With the help of an outside ...
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