Advanced access control protecting patients, staff, and sensitive healthcare areas across Lincoln and the UK. From controlled drug cabinets to infant security systems, we deliver NHS-compliant solutions that balance security with the operational needs of healthcare environments.
Specialised access control designed for the unique security challenges of healthcare environments.
Secure access to controlled drug cabinets and pharmacy areas with audit trails meeting NHS and CQC requirements for medication security and accountability.
Restrict access to sensitive patient areas including neonatal units, mental health wards, and intensive care, ensuring only authorised personnel can enter.
Integrated infant security systems for maternity wards with real-time alerts, perimeter monitoring, and automatic lockdown capabilities protecting newborns.
Rapid facility-wide lockdown capabilities for security incidents whilst maintaining emergency egress compliance and integration with fire alarm systems.
Enterprise-grade security technology tailored for hospitals, clinics, and care facilities.
Tailored access control solutions for every type of healthcare facility and security requirement.
Enterprise access control across multiple buildings and departments with centralised management, emergency response integration, and full audit compliance for CQC inspections and NHS security standards.
High-security access control for mental health facilities with anti-ligature hardware, secure vestibules, patient tracking, and staff duress alarm integration ensuring patient and staff safety.
Resident safety systems preventing wandering with door sensors, controlled entry/exit, visitor management, and dementia-friendly interfaces that maintain dignity whilst ensuring security.
Controlled access to clinical areas, prescription storage, and patient records with integration to appointment systems, out-of-hours security, and compliance with GDPR and NHS Digital requirements.
Secure access to controlled drug storage with individual accountability, comprehensive audit trails, and integration with stock management systems meeting MHRA and CQC standards.
Multi-level security for laboratories, clinical trial areas, and data centres with cleanroom-compatible readers, contamination control airlocks, and integration with building management systems.
Proven expertise in healthcare access control with installations protecting patients and staff across the UK.
Our team understands the unique security challenges healthcare facilities face from controlled drug security to infant protection. We've designed and installed access control for NHS Trusts, private hospitals, mental health units, and care homes across the UK. Every system is configured to meet CQC requirements and NHS security standards whilst integrating seamlessly with clinical workflows.
Every access control system we install is designed with compliance at its core. We provide comprehensive audit trails for CQC inspections, integrate with NHS Identity Agent for credential management, ensure GDPR compliance for all access data, implement controlled drug cabinet logging meeting MHRA standards, and deliver documentation formatted specifically for regulatory evidence folders. Your CQC inspector will appreciate the clarity and completeness of our access records.
Security systems in healthcare must never compromise patient safety. Our access control designs automatically unlock during fire alarms for emergency egress, integrate with nurse call systems for rapid emergency response, include panic buttons and duress alarms for staff protection, and maintain audit trails for incident investigation. We balance security with accessibility, ensuring staff can respond quickly to patient needs whilst maintaining secure perimeters.
Healthcare facilities evolve and your access control should adapt with you. We provide 24/7 emergency support for system failures, remote credential management for new starters and leavers, regular system audits ensuring continued compliance, training for security and facilities teams, and system expansions as your facility grows. Many of our healthcare clients have partnered with us for years, trusting us to maintain and evolve their security infrastructure.
Common questions about healthcare access control systems and our implementation services.
Our access control systems are designed specifically to meet NHS security standards and CQC compliance requirements. They provide comprehensive audit trails showing who accessed which areas and when, essential for CQC inspections. For controlled drugs, our systems log every access attempt to medication storage areas with individual staff accountability. We integrate with NHS Identity Agent for credential management, ensure data encryption and GDPR compliance for all access logs, and provide reports formatted for CQC evidence folders. Systems can be configured to enforce mandatory policies such as two-person access for controlled drugs and time-limited access for agency staff.
Yes, integration with existing healthcare infrastructure is a core strength of our solutions. We integrate with building management systems (BMS) for HVAC and lighting control, fire alarm systems for automatic door release during emergencies, CCTV systems for visual verification of access events, nurse call systems for staff location tracking, electronic health record (EHR) systems for contextual access permissions, and staff rostering systems to automatically adjust access based on shift patterns. Our open API architecture ensures compatibility with most major healthcare IT systems.
Life safety is paramount in our access control designs. All electronically locked doors automatically unlock when the fire alarm activates, ensuring free egress for occupants. We use fail-safe electromagnetic locks that release on power loss or fire alarm activation, maintain emergency override capabilities for fire service access, integrate with emergency lighting and evacuation systems, and provide manual break-glass units for emergency door release. Systems are designed and installed to comply with BS 7273-4 and fire safety regulations whilst maintaining security during normal operations.
Infant security requires specialised technology and procedures. We install tamper-resistant infant tags with real-time RFID tracking, perimeter sensors on all ward exits detecting unauthorised tag movement, automatic door locking when an alarm is triggered, visual and audible alarms alerting staff immediately, and integration with CCTV for rapid incident review. Our systems distinguish between authorised movement (mother and baby together) and unauthorised movement (baby alone), reducing false alarms whilst maintaining maximum security. All components are hygienically designed for healthcare environments.
Absolutely. We design care home systems that balance resident dignity with safety requirements. Our solutions include dementia-friendly interfaces with simple colours and symbols, discreet door sensors rather than visible locks, delayed egress allowing residents to open doors whilst alerting staff, time-based permissions allowing free movement during staffed hours, and visitor management that welcomes families whilst maintaining security. For dementia care, we can implement virtual fencing systems that alert staff if residents approach exits, allowing intervention without physical barriers that can cause distress.
Controlled drug security is critical for NHS compliance. Our systems use electronic locks on medicine cabinets and drug trolleys with biometric or PIN access, individual user credentials ensuring personal accountability, comprehensive audit trails recording every opening with timestamp and user ID, integration with medicine management systems for stock reconciliation, alerts for unusual access patterns or missed administrations, and two-person access requirements for Schedule 2 controlled drugs where required. All logs are tamper-proof and available for inspection by CQC or police pharmaceutical inspectors.
Healthcare environments require flexible, hygienic credential options. We recommend proximity cards or fobs that work without contact, ideal for infection control, biometric readers (fingerprint or facial recognition) providing hands-free access for clinical staff, mobile credentials using smartphones for flexible workforce access, PIN codes for temporary staff or visitors with time-limited permissions, and dual-factor authentication (card plus PIN) for high-security areas like pharmacies. Many NHS Trusts use existing staff ID cards with MIFARE technology, which we can integrate directly into our access control systems.
Yes, we offer comprehensive support contracts tailored to healthcare facilities. Our services include 24/7 emergency call-out for system failures affecting patient safety, remote monitoring and diagnostics to identify issues proactively, regular system health checks and software updates, credential management support for new starters and leavers, annual inspections ensuring continued compliance with healthcare standards, and training refreshers for security and facilities management staff. We maintain detailed documentation of all work for CQC inspections and warranty compliance.
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