Case Study: Hamilton Health Sciences enhances patient and staff safety with March Networks video surveillance

Ontario Hospital Upgrades to State-of-the-Art Monitoring Centre

Hamilton Health Sciences, a major healthcare organization in Ontario, required a more effective way to monitor its numerous facilities to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors while protecting its physical assets. The challenge was to move beyond localized surveillance on individual desktop computers to a centralized, enterprise-wide security solution. They partnered with vendor March Networks to implement their Command Enterprise video management software and a suite of Hybrid NVRs and cameras.

The solution from March Networks centralized all monitoring into a single 24/7 facility with a video wall, providing security personnel with a comprehensive view across all locations. This allowed for rapid response to incidents, tracking of individuals, and efficient evidence gathering. The system's hybrid capability also allowed for a cost-effective transition from analog to IP cameras. The results included the successful resolution of theft cases and an overall enhanced security posture. Hamilton Health Sciences also praised the March Networks system for its user-friendly interface, backward compatibility, and the excellent support provided.

Hamilton Health Sciences

Derek Bailey

Security Manager