DefendMed^TM 
for the Healthcare Sector

Advancing Healthcare Healing through Compassionate, High-Security Design

DefendMed^TM by McGrory Glass represents a paradigm shift in healthcare and behavioral health security, moving away from restrictive, institutional barriers toward a human-centered design (HCD) philosophy. Purpose-built for the rigorous requirements of acute care and psychiatric facilities, DefendMed^TM achieves the critical goal of normalization by replacing punitive features like heavy metal screens or bars with clear, attack-resistant glazing. These systems are primarily installed in patient room windows, secure nurse stations, observation partitions, and high-traffic corridors to create spaces that feel more like residential or hospitality environments. This innovative approach prioritizes healing-centered design, utilizing full-vision glass to eliminate the psychological stressors of traditional security, thereby supporting patient de-escalation and providing staff with essential passive surveillance capabilities. By ensuring patients have unobstructed biophilic views and access to circadian lighting, DefendMed^TM leverages design elements clinically proven to reduce agitation and improve recovery times.

The material construction of DefendMed^TM utilizes advanced proprietary interlayers and laminated safety glass, specifically engineered to provide a durable humane finish that resists both physical assault and self-harm attempts. These units undergo stringent third-party testing to meet ASTM F1233 standards, ensuring they can withstand sustained force for 15 to 60 minutes. A critical benefit for clinical settings is the non-spall performance, which ensures the interior side remains free of dangerous glass fragments during an impact. Furthermore, DefendMed^TM is designed for Holistic hygiene, featuring non-porous surfaces compatible with hospital-grade disinfectants and anti-microbial coatings. The system also provides significant acoustic dampening (STC 38+), creating the calming, light-filled, and quiet atmosphere necessary for a patient’s mental and physical rehabilitation without compromising life safety.