Healthcare
Healthcare environments must remain open, accessible, and secure at all times. From community health centres and family medicine clinics to large hospital networks and regional health authorities, Securitas delivers sensitive, professional security services designed to protect patients, staff, and property without disrupting the delivery of care.
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Securitas and the healthcare sector
Securitas has extensive experience in Health Care Security and is currently providing security services to more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare facilities across North America.
Our highly trained security guards can develop customized security solutions to address the needs of your staff, patients, visitors and facilities.
Securitas Canada uses international best practices to manage:
- Access Control
- Emergency Planning
- Reception
- Parking Services
- Perimeter Protection
- Security Patrols
- Alarm Response
- Lock and Unlock Services
- Fire and Life Safety
- Security System Management/Operation
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Your industry challenges
Main risks for the healthcare sector
Security in Canadian healthcare environments must be proactive, compassionate, and continuously responsive — balancing the safety of staff and patients with the open, caring atmosphere that effective healthcare delivery demands.
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Healthcare workers in high-stress settings including emergency departments, mental health units, and urgent care centres are disproportionately exposed to verbal and physical aggression. Securitas deploys trained, de-escalation-focused security officers who protect frontline staff while maintaining a calm, respectful environment for patients and visitors.
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Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and specialist equipment represent high-value targets in any healthcare facility. Around-the-clock monitoring, controlled access, and trained loss prevention strategies ensure that critical assets are protected without disrupting clinical workflows.
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Patients in hospitals, long-term care homes, and mental health facilities require security that supports their dignity and wellbeing — not just physical protection. Securitas officers are trained to operate sensitively within care environments, providing reassurance to patients, families, and clinical teams without causing distress.
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Pharmacies, data rooms, medication storage, and clinical wards require tightly controlled, auditable access management. Securitas implements robust access control systems and procedures that meet the compliance standards of Canadian provincial health authorities keeping restricted areas secure while supporting smooth operational flow.
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How we can help
Tailored security for healthcare environments
We provide onsite officers, lone worker protection, CCTV surveillance and secure access systems, all chosen to fit your specific needs without disrupting care delivery.
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Specialist manpower
Securitas healthcare security officers are trained in de-escalation, first aid, and safeguarding equipped to respond quickly and compassionately in crisis situations across hospitals, long-term care homes, and mental health facilities throughout Canada.
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Smart security systems
We install and monitor panic alarms, CCTV, door access controls, and lone worker devices — providing complete, facility-wide coverage with minimal disruption to clinical operations and patient care environments.
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Sector partnerships and expertise
Securitas works with major Canadian hospital networks, regional health authorities, and private healthcare providers. Our officers are trained in protocols aligned with provincial healthcare standards and Accreditation Canada best practices ensuring security services meet the specific compliance and sensitivity requirements of regulated care settings.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the healthcare industry
Find answers to frequently asked questions about our security solutions
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Securitas healthcare security officers are trained to de-escalate incidents, respond calmly under pressure, and maintain a respectful, supportive environment at all times. From busy emergency departments and mental health units to long-term care homes across Canada, our officers are equipped to protect frontline staff and vulnerable patients without compromising the quality or atmosphere of care.
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Securitas installs and monitors a full range of integrated security systems for Canadian healthcare facilities including CCTV, panic buttons, access control doors, lone worker devices, and 24/7 remote monitoring services. These systems provide continuous oversight of vulnerable areas while remaining unobtrusive within clinical and patient-facing environments.
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Yes. Securitas deploys secure, auditable access control systems that restrict unauthorised entry to pharmacies, medication storage areas, data rooms, and clinical wards. Our solutions generate clear audit trails that support compliance with provincial health authority requirements and Accreditation Canada standards — giving facilities managers and clinical leads full visibility and accountability.
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Contact Securitas today to find the best solution for your business!
