Client: Major Healthcare Provider – Kentucky
Industry: Healthcare
Solution: Integrated Security Infrastructure with Infant Protection System

The Challenge: Connecting the Dots in a High-Stakes Environment

When a leading healthcare provider in Kentucky broke ground on their new 13-story hospital, they knew protecting their tiniest patients—newborns—was non-negotiable. A cutting-edge infant protection system was selected and installed by a separate vendor. Meanwhile, Data Link was awarded the contract for the hospital’s access control system, while yet another company was tasked with the elevator system.

Each piece was best-in-class. The problem? They were built to work in silos.

In the high-stakes environment of infant care, a security system that doesn’t talk to other systems is a liability. State regulations outlined what the infant protection system needed to accomplish—but not how it should integrate into the hospital’s broader safety infrastructure.

That’s where Data Link came in.

The Approach: Making Systems Speak the Same Language

Data Link took a step back to look at the big picture—and then stepped forward with a customized integration strategy that made all systems work together like one cohesive unit.

Infant Protection + Access Control:
Most infant protection systems sound alarms, but the response often ends there. Data Link took it further. They customized the hospital’s LenelS2 platform so that when an alert is triggered, access is instantly restricted across targeted doors—automatically securing the affected area. Crucially, authorized staff can still access the spaces they need, ensuring care isn’t compromised in an emergency.

Access Control + Elevators:
Infant protection systems don’t typically communicate with elevators. But in this case, they needed to. Data Link partnered closely with the elevator vendor to create a secure, smart response: if an alert is activated, elevators serving the impacted area are temporarily locked down. No unauthorized movement. No accidental access.

Access Control + Fire Alarms + State Regulations:
Every state has its own playbook for infant safety. Data Link worked with local authorities and the hospital’s fire safety protocols to ensure their integration didn’t just function well—it complied with Kentucky’s safety mandates.

The Outcome: Seamless Security, Peace of Mind

The final result is more than an upgraded system—it’s a fully integrated, automated response solution designed to protect the most vulnerable patients when seconds matter most.

• Infant protection alerts now trigger real-time lockdown protocols
• Access control, elevators, and fire alarms communicate seamlessly
• Custom workflows comply with state mandates
• The system has operated flawlessly since installation

Because when it comes to infant safety, details aren’t just important—they’re everything.

Why It Matters

Data Link’s work proves that smart infrastructure isn’t just about cables and codes—it’s about thinking holistically, collaborating across vendors, and engineering solutions that go beyond the standard offering.

When you partner with Data Link, you get more than technical know-how—you get a team that sees the bigger picture and has the expertise to bring it all together.

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