This educational seminar explores how advancements in locking technology are addressing safety, privacy, and operational challenges that traditional locking systems cannot—particularly in applications involving commercial sliding doors. Attendees will examine innovative locking solutions designed for use in healthcare, higher education, and multi-tenant facilities, where traditional locks often fall short. Through real-world examples, the session will highlight how these new systems enhance safety for healthcare workers, improve patient privacy, and support secure, accessible environments. The course emphasizes the role of thoughtful hardware selection in creating spaces that prioritize occupant health, safety, and welfare.

Credits: 1 LU | HSW AIA; 0.1 ICC CEU

At the end of this session, attendees will:

1. Identify limitations of traditional locking mechanisms in healthcare, educational, and multi-tenant environments, and explain how new locking technologies address these gaps.
2. Evaluate how innovative sliding door locking solutions contribute to enhanced safety for healthcare staff and emergency response situations.
3. Analyze how these systems improve privacy, accessibility, and security for patients, residents, and users across various occupancy types.
4. Apply best practices in specifying locking hardware to meet safety codes, ADA requirements, and facility-specific security needs for sliding door applications.