Urgent care centers face many of the same safety and security concerns as larger healthcare facilities, but often with fewer onsite resources. In this episode of The Guardian Way, Garrett Thomas and Terry MacAdam discuss how private security solutions can help urgent care centers create a safer environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

They cover visible officer presence, access control, visitor and patient screening, incident reporting, perimeter patrols, de-escalation, panic button monitoring, and staff security training. The conversation also highlights how proactive planning can help urgent care operators reduce risk, improve response readiness, and better protect people and property.

If you manage, operate, or support an urgent care facility, this episode offers practical insight into strengthening safety from both an operational and patient experience perspective.