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
Some patients must be kept safe from leaving. See how doors protect without feeling like a prison.
Key takeaways
- Controlled ward doors
- Door-open alerts
- Safe exit routes
- Dignity kept
01The problem
On a mental health or dementia ward, a patient who wanders out can be in danger within minutes. Staff cannot watch every door. Controlled ward doors that open for staff, alert when forced or left open, and always allow a safe exit route, keep patients safe while respecting their dignity and legal rights. Policy must be agreed with your clinical leaders.
02How it works
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Policy first | Agreed with clinical leaders |
| Door alerts | Forced and held-open warnings |
| Garden or yard | A safe outdoor space |
| Fire exits | Release safely; plan with your adviser |
| 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 mental health or dementia 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 mental health or dementia ward already has, in the words your reader would use, then show what changes. Quote the full scope for a mental health or dementia 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
Does it replace staff watching?
No. It supports them.
Is it ethical?
Agree policy with your clinical leaders.
Can families visit?
Yes, through staff.
