Case Study
Mercy Prescribes Security Screening for Its Emergency Departments to Ameliorate Clinical Staff Safety Concerns
Mercy Prescribes Security Screening for Its Emergency Departments to Ameliorate Clinical Staff Safety Concerns
Mercy, a healthcare system with more than 600 points of care across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, strengthened emergency department safety by deploying eight Evolv Express systems with Evolv Cortex AI and Evolv Insights across multiple hospitals. Replacing traditional metal detectors with AI-powered weapons detection enabled seamless screening without disrupting patient intake or emergency care, while accommodating wheelchairs, gurneys, and mobility devices. The solution reduced security staffing requirements by 65%, screened up to 1,000 people daily at select emergency departments, and helped detect concealed firearms and knives before they entered hospital facilities. Real-time analytics improved monitoring, staffing, and operational planning, while AI continuously enhanced d
