On this page
01. The problem02. How it works03. What to check before you buy04. How we set it up05. What we supply06. How to put it to the hospital07. Get a free survey and quote08. FAQ
Mothers and newborns need a ward only the right people can enter. Here is how access control gives that.
Key takeaways
- Staff-only doors
- A visitor routine
- Entry records
- Peace of mind
01The problem
A maternity ward is a place where families want certainty: only staff and visitors who should be there can enter. A controlled door, with staff cards or fingerprints and a visitor routine, gives families that certainty and gives staff a record of who came and went.
02How it works
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Door types | Main door and any side doors |
| Fire exits | Locks must release safely; plan with your fire adviser |
| Visitor routine | Intercom or reception admit |
| Power failure | What happens to locks when power fails |
| Maintenance | A plan, spares and a response time agreed before you buy |
| Your own requirements | Confirm them with your regulator and advisers |
04How we set it up
- 01Walk a maternity wardWe note every door, room, route and risk.
- 02Draw the planWhere access control goes and what it covers.
- 03Cable and powerCabling, power and backup to every point.
- 04Fit and configureInstalled, set up and labelled.
- 05Test and trainWe test every point and train your staff.
05What we supply
We design, supply and install access control for hospitals, clinics and care homes. Send us a plan or a photo and the number of rooms or doors and we reply with a written quote.
06How to put it to the hospital
Start with the problem a maternity ward already has, in the words your reader would use, then show what changes. Quote the full scope for a maternity ward, including cabling, power, installation, training and maintenance, and say plainly what the system does and does not do.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Can visitors still enter?
Yes, admitted by staff.
What about fire exits?
Locks release safely; we design with your adviser.
Is there a record?
Yes, entries are logged.
