Two commonly used security alarm systems, in the healthcare setting, include which pair?

• A. Panic/duress and infant protection
• B. Burglar and fire
• C. CCTV and door sensors
• D. Access control and intrusion

Answer: (A)

In healthcare security, two alarm systems are especially valuable because they address urgent, high-risk situations unique to hospitals. Panic or duress alarms give staff a quick, direct way to summon help during a threatening or violent incident, enabling a rapid response from security or coworkers and helping deter attackers. Infant protection alarms are designed to prevent infant abduction by monitoring the location of newborns and triggering alerts if a baby is moved or an unauthorized person attempts access to restricted areas. These two types together cover both staff safety in dangerous encounters and safeguarding vulnerable patients, which is why they’re commonly used in healthcare settings. Other options describe broader security tools (like burglar or fire systems, CCTV, door sensors, or generic access control) that are important but do not represent the specific alarm categories most characteristic of hospital security.