Athena Security Launches New Hospital Visitor Management System on Apple iPad Featuring Critical ‘Always-On’ Capabilities

The new system, managed from a 13-inch iPad, offers Hospitals resilient, 24/7 protection with H-Shield data security, customized user workflows and full offline capabilities.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Athena Security, a leader in AI-driven physical security solutions, has announced the launch of its new Hospital Visitor Management System (VMS) on the Apple iPad. Purpose-built to meet the critical needs of healthcare facilities, Athena’s Hospital VMS is the first Apple iPad solution in the industry to offer seamless offline capabilities—ensuring that hospitals stay operational and secure, even amidst internet interruptions due to down servers, power outages or natural disasters.

Always-On for Visitor Management Systems by Athena Security

Visitor Management System can print badges even if Internet is off by Athena Security

“Hospitals can’t afford downtime,” says Lisa Falzone, President and co-founder of Athena Security. “Our new VMS is designed on the Apple iPad to be always up and running, much like our last company’s solution, Revel’s iPad Point of Sale for restaurants, which changed the history of POS. We stay up even during natural disasters, internet outages or cyberattacks. In a world where seconds matter, we’ve made resilience the default.”

Key Features of the New Hospital Visitor Management System Include:

Always-On, Offline Mode: The system functions with or without internet—enabling check-in/check-out, badge printing, and visitor logging even during connectivity or server disruptions. Data syncs automatically once back online.
End-to-End Security: From pre-registration to real-time watchlist screening, Athena’s VMS protects patients, staff, and visitors with client server certificates for encrypted data handling, and robust access control integration. The system works in tandem with Athena’s proprietary H-Sheild, a private, authenticated and authoritative DNS platform that protects a healthcare organization’s most critical digital assets, PHI and PII information. H-Shield is an intelligent gatekeeper at the most fundamental point of network communication–Visitor Management.
Customized Workflows: User experience workflows can be customized for each healthcare department: User experiences can be tailored for different visitor types—contractors, family members, vendors, or VIPs. Hospitals can build protocols that match their compliance needs and operational goals.
Nationwide Predator Lists: The VMS protects against individuals listed on nationwide child predator lists and other perpetrator lists, so that hospitals are alerted upon entry, even when offline.

Athena Security’s VMS integrates effortlessly with the hospital’s AI-powered Weapon Detection System, providing hospitals with a unified solution to manage both visitor access and physical threats in real time.

Designed with Healthcare in Mind
Hospitals are among the most complex and security-sensitive environments in the U.S. With workplace violence at an all-time high and increasing regulatory pressures, Athena’s new VMS system offers hospitals a vital tool to enhance safety without compromising efficiency or care delivery.

“Whether it’s preventing unauthorized access, enabling faster emergency response, or ensuring compliance with visitor protocols, our new Hospital Visitor Management System is setting a new standard for healthcare security,” says Chris Ciabarra, co-founder and CTO of Athena Security.

About Athena Security
Athena Security is a leading provider of AI-enabled physical security solutions. Founded by Revel Systems co-founders Lisa Falzone, Chris Ciabarra, and Michael Green, Athena Security was first to market with AI evasion detection and has since integrated AI Assisted X-ray, AthenaVision AR Alert Glasses and Telepresence Security Officers. Athena Security continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible and leads the industry in developing advanced weapons detection and security technology. Athena Security partners with organizations across industries to enhance their security posture and help protect individuals in schools, hospitals, retail and public spaces across the globe. Athena Security is headquartered in Austin, TX and San Francisco CA and a remote office in Jacksonville, FL. To learn more visit www.Athena-Security.com.