[New York City, NY, May 8, 2024] Kontakt.io, a leader in Inpatient Journey Analytics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael R. Cummings, CPP, as the company’s Chief Security Advisor. With 39 years in healthcare security, Mike Cummings brings a wealth of expertise and strategic insight to bolster Kontakt.io’s mission of protecting clinical staff from rising workplace violence.
Recognized as one of the 25 Most Influential People in Security by Security Magazine, Mike Cummings has consistently ranked among the Top 500 Security Programs in the Hospital/Medical Center category. Previously, Mike Cummings served as the Senior Vice President of Security & Loss Prevention at Aurora Health Care, overseeing security operations for 15 hospitals, 120+ clinics, and over 32,000 employees.
“Kontakt.io’s solutions profoundly benefit healthcare in two areas that are of most interest and priority to me: asset tracking and staff safety,” says Mike Cummings. “These tools serve as significant elements of loss prevention and workplace violence prevention programs in the healthcare space, and I am excited to be a conduit for raising Kontakt.io’s awareness in this vertical market.”
“Caregivers deserve the peace of mind to deliver invaluable care, ensuring both their safety and that of their patients,” says Philipp von Gilsa, CEO of Kontakt.io. “Mike Cummings’s deep understanding of healthcare security and workplace violence prevention will play a pivotal role in making a real difference in the everyday work of our caregivers.”
Register today for Mike Cumming’s upcoming webinar Establishing the ROI on safety and security.