Milton Keynes University Hospital has installed touch free door entry, to reduce physical contact between people to help stop the spread of Covid-19.
Four independent units were installed by ST Fire and Security in buildings. One was installed at The Campbell Centre, a 38-bed acute inpatient mental health unit, another at the hospital’s dental surgery; at the entrance of urgent care; and at Eaglestone Health Centre, a specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) facility, pictured. The door entry product used is Videx’s VX2200, with 5178 hands free audio units and touch free entry points.
Simon Turpin, owner of ST Fire and Security, said: “The Videx VX2200 system with hands free audio apartment station and touch free entry points delivers huge benefits to the hospital by safeguarding patient, visitor and NHS staff safety as well providing easy and convenient access.
“The new system reduces waiting times as when a visitor uses it, someone in the building is immediately notified and will come to see them to complete entry. The Videx kit is the only one on the market currently that can offer convenient access in a touch-free way – they’re highly useful in helping the hospital ensure people stick to the designated one way system in place.”
The new kit has replaced a system that had failed, affecting secure and convenient access to and from The Campbell Centre. The new solution means no patient or member of staff is waiting for access into the secure mental health unit, safeguarding patients and employees.
Ben Davies, South East Sales Manager for Videx UK, said: “Our touch free access control range has proved hugely popular in recent months as minimal contact remains key to reducing the spread of the coronavirus. The range offers both exit buttons and entrance panels in a touch free format using infrared sensor technology, providing a no touch solution for businesses as they focus on creating a COVID secure environment for their employees, partners and customers.
“Proximity access control can be added allowing authorised personnel to enter buildings touch free, which is particularly useful for hospitals and other NHS buildings such as GP surgeries and urgent care facilities. We can also provide fully customised options, offering bespoke entry panels and exit buttons that are in keeping with the surroundings of the building whether that’s a specific hospital ward, GP surgeries, or dentist practices.”
To find out more about the touch free range visit: https://bit.ly/3ltEUIc.
