Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) strengthened hospital safety and improved patient care by deploying two Evolv Express single-lane systems with Evolv Insights at its emergency department and main hospital entrance. Seeking to address rising workplace violence without delaying treatment, the hospital replaced manual screening with AI-powered, non-invasive weapons detection that allows patients, visitors, and staff to enter at a normal walking pace. Within the first hour of deployment, the system identified weapons on two individuals while accurately distinguishing threats from wheelchairs, gurneys, and other medical equipment. Evolv Insights enabled real-time monitoring, analytics, and reporting to hospital leadership, while intuitive operation reduced staff workload and improved interac

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