HID Showcases Integrated Identity Security Solutions at IAHSS
New cloud-based visitor management and real-time location services aim to modernize fragmented hospital access infrastructure.
- By Jesse Jacobs
- Apr 09, 2026
HID is demonstrating a layered approach to healthcare security at the IAHSS Annual Conference & Exhibition, focusing on the transition from fragmented access systems to unified identity management.
The company is highlighting how physical access control, visitor management and staff authentication can operate as a single system. Central to this showcase is a cloud-based visitor management solution that integrates with major electronic health record systems, including Epic and Oracle Health, to monitor facility access.
This focus on unified infrastructure comes as healthcare workers demand better safety measures amid rising workplace violence. Recent data indicates that 68% of healthcare staff experienced a violent incident in the past year, leading many to prioritize robust security features and wearable duress technology when evaluating employers.
According to HID’s 2026 State of Security and Identity Report, worker safety and compliance now drive 69% of real-time location system (RTLS) adoption decisions. To address this, the company is exhibiting its healthcare location platform, which provides clinical teams with visibility into the movement of staff, patients and equipment. The technology supports infant security, asset tracking and staff safety protocols.
The integrated suite also includes mobile access capabilities, allowing clinical staff to use smartphones and wearables for credentialing. This shift toward remote issuance and revocation is intended to reduce the administrative burden on IT and security departments while providing more efficient movement through facilities.
To manage the transition from legacy systems, the company is featuring readers that support multiple credential technologies. This allows hospitals to support various card types and mobile devices simultaneously while closing security gaps created by siloed entry points.