In March 2014, the Rey Juan Carlos Hospital was the scene of an unusual and worrying wheelchairs theft of 47 wheelchairs from the facility, leaving authorities and medical staff completely perplexed and concerned about the centre’s security. Despite the hospital manager’s complaint, the identity of the thieves has remained unknown, leaving the hospital feeling vulnerable.
The situation took an unexpected turn when, weeks later, one of the stolen chairs was found being used by a woman. She claimed to have bought it for her father from a second-hand shop, revealing the ease with which such equipment could be stolen and resold. The incident underlined the urgent need to strengthen social and health security measures to prevent a recurrence of such thefts.
How to prevent wheelchairs theft thanks to Carttec
In 2021, Carttec Group introduced a revolutionary solution to combat such incidents: HorusTEC. Developed by its R&D&I department, this security system:
- Allows all mobile equipment in the hospital to be connected in real time with healthcare staff
- Provides continuous monitoring
- Provides the ability to respond quickly to any suspicious activity
HorusTEC represents a significant advance in the protection of assets, such as the wheelchairs theft, in hospitals and health centers, ensuring the safety of both patients and staff. With this advanced technology, Carttec Group is redefining security standards in healthcare, providing all users and employees of healthcare facilities with greater peace of mind and protection.
