Stormont Vail Health Center Security Upgrade: High-Definition Surveillance System

  • Healthcare

Stormont Vail Health Center, a leading regional healthcare provider in Topeka, Kansas, recognized the need for a major security upgrade. With patient safety, staff protection, and facility security as top priorities, the hospital sought to replace its aging analog surveillance system with a modern, high-definition solution. For more than 20 years, TSI Global has served as Stormont Vail’s trusted security technology advisor, making them the natural partner for this comprehensive upgrade.

Assessing the Need for a Security Upgrade

Stormont Vail’s existing security system had become outdated, limiting the hospital’s ability to monitor activity effectively. Analog cameras provided low-resolution images, making it difficult to identify incidents quickly or respond in real time. As the hospital expanded its facilities and services, leadership recognized the need for a security upgrade that would enhance patient safety, protect critical areas, and provide staff with more advanced monitoring tools.

Designing a Comprehensive Security Upgrade

TSI Global worked closely with Stormont Vail’s facility management team to design a high-performance, high-definition IP surveillance system. The design process focused on selecting reliable equipment, identifying critical coverage areas, and ensuring scalability for future growth. Key design elements included:

  • High-definition IP cameras to replace over 600 analog units, delivering clear, detailed video for accurate monitoring.

  • Network Video Recorders (NVRs) to securely store digital surveillance footage for long-term archives.

  • Video analytics to detect unusual activity, enhance patient safety, and assist staff in real time.

  • Emergency phones strategically installed throughout the hospital and parking garage for rapid response.

TSI and Stormont Vail collaborated to determine the optimal camera locations, balancing comprehensive coverage with patient privacy and compliance requirements. This careful planning ensured the security upgrade would meet both current and future needs.

Seamless Installation

Hospitals operate 24/7, and Stormont Vail could not afford disruptions to patient care during installation. TSI’s technical team developed a detailed plan to install the cameras, NVRs, and emergency phones with minimal impact on hospital operations.

The team phased the deployment and used flexible installation techniques, coordinating with hospital staff to ensure safety, efficiency, and timely completion. This approach delivered a seamless security upgrade without interfering with daily operations.

Ongoing Support and Maintenance

A project of this scope requires ongoing support to maintain optimal system performance. TSI provides comprehensive maintenance, including system monitoring, troubleshooting, and regular software updates.

As Stormont Vail continues to expand, TSI works alongside the hospital to add coverage for new areas and adapt the system to evolving security needs. This long-term partnership ensures that the security upgrade remains effective, reliable, and scalable for years to come.

Enhancing Patient Safety and Facility Security

The security upgrade has significantly improved Stormont Vail’s ability to monitor patient areas, parking facilities, and critical infrastructure. High-definition cameras, combined with video analytics and emergency phones, allow staff to respond quickly to incidents and provide administrators with actionable data for decision-making.

By modernizing the hospital’s security infrastructure, TSI has strengthened Stormont Vail’s commitment to patient safety, staff protection, and operational excellence. The upgraded system ensures that patients, visitors, and personnel are safeguarded across the entire hospital campus.

Key Highlights of the Security Upgrade

  • Upgraded over 600 cameras from analog to high-definition IP throughout the hospital complex.

  • Installed multiple NVRs for secure digital recording and long-term surveillance archives.

  • Implemented video analytics to enhance patient safety and monitor activity in real time.

  • Added emergency phones across the hospital and parking garage for rapid response.

  • Provided ongoing support and maintenance to ensure reliable, 24/7 security coverage.

Conclusion

TSI Global’s partnership with Stormont Vail Health Center demonstrates how a trusted security technology advisor can transform hospital safety. From design and installation to ongoing support, this security upgrade delivered a high-definition, fully integrated surveillance system that protects patients, staff, and assets while remaining scalable for future needs.

  • Upgraded over 600 cameras from analog to high-definition IP throughout the hospital complex.

  • Installed multiple NVRs for secure digital recording and long-term surveillance archives.

  • Implemented video analytics to enhance patient safety and monitor activity in real time.

  • Added emergency phones across the hospital and parking garage for rapid response.

  • Provided ongoing support and maintenance to ensure reliable, 24/7 security coverage.

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