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Closing Safety Gaps In Hospital Lobbies

Hospitals are turning to cloud‑based visitor‑management systems that integrate directly with electronic health records (EHR) to streamline check‑in, improve security, and reduce lobby bottlenecks. Real‑time ID scanning and patient lookup cut visitor wait times while providing instant visibility for security staff. The technology helps meet escalating OSHA and CMS workplace‑violence mandates, which cost the industry $18.27 billion in 2023. By preventing incidents, hospitals can lower RN turnover expenses—up to $300,000 per percentage point—and achieve a strong return on investment relative to a single bed’s operating cost.