David Hodgkiss, national sales manager for Assa Abloy Access Control, advises on the factors care home managers need to consider in order to secure a site for residents and staff, as well as discussing the latest access control technology available to help achieve this
Research undertaken by the British Security Industry Association1revealed that 80 per cent of respondents perceived the wellbeing of care home residents to be the most important consideration, with one respondent describing managing access as high on the agenda to minimise the risk of vulnerable individuals wandering into unsecured areas. The second biggest threat identified was that of intruders being able to access the building.
Care home residents have the right to live in a safe environment, while staff should be able to work without fear of being threatened or harassed by unwanted intruders. It is therefore essential that care homes introduce measures to protect residents and their carers. However, care home environments are often busy ones, with residents and their families and friends, medical staff and cleaners, as well as temporary and contract workers, all requiring access tailored to their specific and very different needs.
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