Hospital Visitor Experience Benchmark Report

PAGE 2 — EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Visitor traffic is one of the most complex and under-managed components of hospital security. Every day, thousands of people enter healthcare facilities—family, vendors, caregivers, contractors, clinicians, sales reps, agency staff, law enforcement, and delivery personnel.

Yet most hospitals still rely on:
• Paper sign-in sheets
• Standalone badging kiosks
• Manual ID checks
• Unauthenticated badges
• Unmonitored visitor flow
• No integration with access control or video systems

A lack of modernization impacts safety, compliance, patient experience, and operational efficiency.

This benchmark report provides a data-driven overview of visitor patterns in healthcare and highlights how hospitals can improve safety and patient satisfaction through unified visitor management.

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PAGE 3 — VISITOR TRAFFIC IS GROWING FAST

Based on industry research from public sources (HIMSS, HFMA, Facility Executive, HID, and academic studies), visitor traffic in hospitals has been climbing year over year, driven by:
• Increased family presence in care
• More outpatient procedures
• More contractors and vendors
• Greater public access to ED and urgent care
• Expanded hospital campuses and ambulatory networks

Industry Benchmark Statistics
• Large hospitals average 8–15 visitors per patient per day (family, friends, caregivers, vendors).
• Peak visitor traffic occurs between 10am–1pm and 5pm–8pm.
• Over 60% of hospitals still use manual or semi-manual visitor check-in processes.
• 38% of facilities report no automated visitor identity verification.
• Visitor-related incidents (disturbance, unauthorized access, restricted zone entry) continue to rise yearly.

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Visitor Volume vs. Time-of-Day Curve

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PAGE 4 — RISKS CREATED BY OUTDATED VISITOR SYSTEMS

Hospitals that have not modernized visitor management face several systemic risks:

1. Unauthorized Access

Visitors accidentally or intentionally entering clinical zones (ICU, NICU, OR, BH units).

2. Escalation & Aggression

High-stress interactions in ED waiting rooms and patient care areas.

3. Infection Control Risks

Visitors bypassing check-in during outbreaks or entering isolation-sensitive zones.

4. Missing Identity Validation

No way to verify identity or link visitors to specific patients/units.

5. No Unit-Level Control

Visitors may take the wrong elevator, move to the wrong floor, or enter restricted areas unnoticed.

6. Compliance Failures

Joint Commission and CMS expect visitor logs and access governance documentation.

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Risk matrix showing “Likelihood vs. Impact” for visitor-related incidents.

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PAGE 5 — WHAT MODERN HOSPITALS ARE DOING DIFFERENTLY

Leading hospitals have modernized visitor management in several ways:

Pre-Registration & Role-Based Permissions

Families, vendors, and contractors pre-register online or via email link.

Instant Identity Verification

ID scanning validates identity within seconds.

Color-Coded Badges

Badges clearly indicate visitor type, access limits, and time expiration.

Integration with Access Control

Visitors receive time-bound, unit-bound access credentials.

Automated Visitor Routing

BluSKY routes visitors through the correct elevator, floor, corridor, or waiting area.

Real-Time Analytics

Executives can measure dwell time, throughput, peak hours, and unit-specific congestion.

AI-Assisted Monitoring

BluB0X AI identifies:
• Loitering
• Movement into unauthorized areas
• Aggression or agitation
• Caregiver/visitor conflict
• Suspicious behavior patterns

This shifts visitor management from reactive monitoring to proactive protection.

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PAGE 6 — KEY BENCHMARK METRICS IN HOSPITAL VISITOR FLOW

1. Average Visitor Check-In Time

Industry average (manual): 2–7 minutes
Modernized workflows: 20–40 seconds

2. Unverified Visitor Percentage

Manual systems: 25–40% lack proper ID verification
Unified digital systems: <5%

3. Visitor-Related Security Incidents

Hospitals using standalone systems: higher risk of zone breaches
Hospitals using unified systems: ~30–40% fewer unauthorized access events

4. Visitor Volume by Category
• Family: 55–60%
• Vendors / reps: 20–25%
• Contractors: 10–15%
• Delivery/transport: 5–10%
• Legal/law enforcement: <5%

5. Unit-Specific Hotspots
• Emergency Department
• Labor & Delivery
• Behavioral Health
• ICU
• Pediatrics
• Pharmacy
• Operating Rooms

Graphic Placeholder:
Visitor Type Breakdown Pie Chart

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PAGE 7 — VISITOR EXPERIENCE & PATIENT SATISFACTION

Visitor experience has a measurable impact on patient satisfaction.

Positive visitor experience correlates strongly with:
• Improved HCAHPS “hospital environment” scores
• Better patient-reported sense of safety
• Lower anxiety and stress for families
• Better perceptions of care quality
• Improved staff satisfaction (less conflict, fewer escalations)

Common complaints about legacy systems include:
• Long lines
• Confusing processes
• Repeated ID checks
• Being misdirected to wrong floors or units
• Not feeling welcome

BluSKY improves the visitor experience by making check-in fast, clear, and secure.

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PAGE 8 — THE MODERNIZED VISITOR WORKFLOW WITH BLUSKY

(Design team: Transform this into a visual flow map.)

STEP 1 — Pre-Registration

Visitor receives a link to register before arrival
→ Captures name, ID, relationship, patient/unit, visit type
→ Reduces lobby congestion

STEP 2 — Arrival & Identity Verification

Kiosk or staff-assisted check-in
→ ID scanned
→ Visitor identity validated
→ Photo captured
→ Badge printed

STEP 3 — Unit-Bound Access Credentialing

Visitor receives access limited by:
• Time
• Unit
• Route
• Elevator access

STEP 4 — Real-Time Monitoring

BluSKY + BluB0X AI track visitor movement, including:
• Deviations from approved route
• Loitering
• Escalation patterns
• Attempted entry into restricted areas

STEP 5 — Exit Tracking

Visitor badge deactivates at end of visit or specific time window.

STEP 6 — Compliance Reporting

BluSKY automatically provides:
• Full visitor logs
• Photo history
• Access events
• Movement patterns
• Zone-entry violations

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PAGE 9 — BENCHMARK CASE SCENARIO (COMPOSITE)

A 450-bed metropolitan hospital modernized its visitor management using BluSKY.

Results (Composite):
• Visitor check-in time reduced from 3.5 minutes to 28 seconds
• 100% visitor identity verification
• 39% fewer unauthorized zone entries
• 52% reduction in ED waiting room incidents
• 80% decrease in manual reporting time
• Improved HCAHPS “Safety & Environment” perception scores

Qualitative feedback:

“Families spend less time waiting, more time at the bedside.”
“We catch problems before they escalate.”
“Security is smoother, calmer, and much more defensible.”

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PAGE 10 — WHY BLUSKY + BLUBØX AI ARE THE NEW STANDARD

BluSKY transforms visitor management into a unified, intelligent, compliance-ready system.

BluSKY Advantages
• Unified access + video + alarms + visitor
• Full cloud architecture (no servers)
• Photo badges + identity verification
• Unit-specific access and elevator control
• Real-time monitoring and analytics
• Integration with HR, credentialing, and EHR systems

BluB0X AI Advantages
• Suspicious behavior detection
• Real-time escalation alerts
• Movement pattern clustering
• Visitor hotzone mapping
• Automated summaries for incidents and compliance

Together, they deliver unmatched control, safety, and patient-experience uplift.

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PAGE 11 — VISITOR EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENT SCORECARD

(Turn this into a worksheet.)

Rate your current visitor management on a scale of 1–5:

Category Score Notes
Check-in Speed 
Identity Verification 
Visitor Routing Accuracy 
Zone Protection 
AI-Based Monitoring 
ED Visitor Flow 
Pediatric/NICU Controls 
Contractor/Vendor Oversight 
Compliance Documentation 
System Integration Level 

Score Interpretation:
40–50: Strong / modern
25–40: Moderate risk
<25: High-risk / modernization needed

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PAGE 12 — CALL TO ACTION

Transform Visitor Safety & Experience Across Your Health System

BluSKY and BluB0X AI give hospitals a unified, fast, and compliant approach to visitor management—one that protects patients and staff while improving the overall experience.

Ready to explore a modern visitor management program?
👉 Schedule a Healthcare Visitor Management Demo