{"id":3753,"date":"2026-10-12T18:58:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T18:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isoclimagroup.com\/us\/?p=3753"},"modified":"2026-10-12T18:59:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T18:59:35","slug":"isoclima-caregard-combines-forced-entry-ballistic-protection-healthcare-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isoclimagroup.com\/us\/isoclima-caregard-combines-forced-entry-ballistic-protection-healthcare-facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Isoclima CAREGARD\u2122 Combines Forced-Entry and Ballistic Protection for Healthcare Facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Security glazing addresses staff observation, patient privacy, natural daylight, and architectural performance requirements<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BLAIRSVILLE, Pa. (October 12, 2026)<\/strong> – Isoclima Specialty Glass, LLC<\/strong><\/a>, the U.S. subsidiary of Isoclima Group headquartered in Este, Italy, is bringing forced-entry, ballistic, and impact-resistant glazing together in CAREGARD\u2122<\/strong><\/a>, a purpose-built solution for healthcare environments where patient safety, staff observation, and access to natural daylight must be considered together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hospitals, emergency departments, patient observation areas, and other healthcare facilities can have different glazing requirements from one opening to the next. A patient room may require clear staff sightlines and impact resistance, while an intake area or secure entrance may call for greater forced-entry protection. Exterior windows may add thermal, solar-control, and weather-performance requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHealthcare security glazing has to do more than provide protection,\u201d said Lance Cotton, president at Isoclima. \u201cIt also has to support observation, privacy, and the way patients and staff use the space. CAREGARD\u2122 gives project teams a way to address those needs without treating every opening the same.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tested Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CAREGARD\u2122 combines forced-entry resistance, ballistic protection, and impact safety in a symmetrical glass-clad polycarbonate construction with heat-treated glass on both exposed surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The glazing has been tested to ASTM F3561 Level 8, a high level of forced-entry resistance under a test method used to evaluate fenestration systems following a simulated active-shooter attack. CAREGARD\u2122 has also been tested to NIJ Level IIA and Level II for ballistic resistance to handgun threats, with no penetration and no spall reported in testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional CAREGARD\u2122 testing includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n