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ABLOY UK LAUNCHES KL100 APERIO WIRELESS CABINET LOCK FOR HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTS
» ABLOY UK HAS EXPANDED ITS innovative Aperio range with the new KL100 Wireless Cabinet Lock to provide traceable , flexible , and secure digital access for the safekeeping of items in healthcare settings .
The user-friendly system is convenient for the storage of medication in hospitals and a secure way for patients to store possessions without the need of physical keys .
In one NHS Trust alone , it was revealed that more than £ 273,000 was paid to patients and their families as compensation for lost possessions over a five-year period .
Shaun Powell , General Sales Manager – Healthcare / OEM Industrial at Abloy UK , explains : “ Certain areas within healthcare settings , such as the storage of bedside medication , require convenient yet secure on demand access for staff and patients alike . However , physical keys may not be the most convenient solution for the safekeeping of other products , assets , and patient possessions .
“ Locking draws , lockers , and bedside cabinets doesn ’ t need to be a pain , and by embracing more adaptive and advanced technologies , such as the KL100 , healthcare providers can not only enhance security but also improve convenience for patients .”
The Aperio KL100 offers a comprehensive audit trail to identify who unlocked a cabinet and when – allowing tailor-made access and ensuring that patients have responsibility over their own belongings .
What ’ s more , staff carry their own programmable credential , meaning they no longer waste time waiting for the keyholder to medicine cabinets . This reduces the risk of lost keys , and credentials can be swiftly and easily revoked if required .
There are a variety of uses for this keyless lock , such as on bedside lockers in hospitals and POD lockers – which patients can store their own medication in – and storage within portable EPMA dispensing carts used by staff .
It can be an effective way for patients to keep personal belongings and medication safe without the use of a key . Once they are discharged the card or wristband can then be discarded and a new card programmed to the system .
The KL100 is part of the Aperio wireless lock range which can be fitted by various OEM medical furniture manufacturers to give an audit trail on new cupboards and cabinets .
Key benefits
• Convenience for patients to store items such as jewellery , glasses , hearing aids and dentures during a hospital stay .
• Ease of access for nurses and pharmacy staff in dispensing medication without carrying bulky sets of keys for individual patients ’ drawers on trolleys .
• Staff can store their belongings in their lockers while on shift with quick access from the swipe of a card or wristband .
• It can seamlessly integrate with an existing EAC system – meaning there is one single database to manage .
• Cable-free installation means minimum footprint on furniture and can be fitted onto wooden and metal doors .
• The smart solution reads industryleading RFID and mobile credentials .
Shaun added : “ When dealing with diverse security requirements - such as those in the healthcare sector - the conventional approach of relying solely on physical mechanical keys may not be the best solution . Abloy recognises the evolving landscape of security requirements and offers innovative alternatives tailored to diverse needs .
“ With this in mind , the KL100 Wireless Cabinet Lock is a reliable , agile , and scalable solution . It not only offers peace of mind for both staff and patients but can grow with an organisation to meet ever changing requirements .”
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Source : https :// www . yorkshirepost . co . uk / news / compensation-payouts-for-thefts-and-losses-bite-into-nhs-budgets-1874581
MARCH 2024
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