Why signage deserves a seat at the security strategy table.

In many hospitals, disoriented patients and lost visitors are seen as an unfortunate side effect of complex buildings. But research shows that ineffective wayfinding has far-reaching consequences: from delayed emergency responses and unauthorized access, to patient dissatisfaction and avoidable operating costs.

This white paper explores how hospital signage—when designed intentionally—can become a force multiplier for physical security, emergency preparedness, and risk mitigation.

Key insights include:

• Why unclear or inconsistent signage is a hidden threat to patient safety and security protocols
• How hospitals lose hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to wayfinding-related inefficiencies
• The role of signage in reinforcing access control, visitor management, and emergency response
• What regulators expect: Joint Commission, NFPA, and OSHA signage standards in healthcare
• Practical recommendations for system-wide signage improvements—both physical and digital

Intended for:

Healthcare executives, facility directors, CSOs, and risk leaders evaluating ways to improve safety, efficiency, and compliance without major capital outlay. This paper reframes signage not as a facilities issue—but as a strategic opportunity.

Download the white paper to explore why better signage belongs in your next security planning conversation.

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