​Brian Chan Weizhi leads a security team that maintains safety at Singapore General Hospital. What motivates him to be in healthcare, and what is he looking forward to at the new SGH Emergency/ NNI Building?

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Meet Brian Chan Weizhi, Assistant Manager from the Security team in Singapore General Hospital (SGH).  Brian and his team are crucial in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff, allowing everyone to focus on receiving the best care. 

From controlling access to restricted areas and responding to emergencies, their presence serves as a deterrent to potential threats and volatile situations. 

As new facilities in SGH Campus come online, such as the new SGH Emergency/NNI Building, Brian is looking to integrate cutting edge technology and robotics to bolster the safety of the hospital. 

ABOUT THIS SERIES

“Hidden Heroes” with LighterNotes

In 2025, the hospital’s Emergency Medicine Department (ED) will move to the new SGH Emergency /National Neuroscience Institute (SGH EM/NNI) Building. As we prepare for the move, LighterNotes profiles our hidden heroes who help the ED function smoothly. Strategically located on the SGH Campus, the new building will be connected with the main hospital complex to allow patients timely access to multi-disciplinary care. Besides emergency medicine related facilities, the building will also house the Acute Medical Ward, Hospital Decontamination Station, NNI Executive Office and outpatient clinics and other support services.

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