The ‘in-use’ benefits of biometric access control

In mental healthcare facilities, access control and security are paramount. The safety of service-users and staff, as well as the positive progression of treatment and recovery, hinge on the maintenance of calm, controlled, and secure premises. The quality of that environment directly impacts the day-to-day lives of service-users, staff, and visitors. Designing access control systems to meet the complex needs of these facilities is critical.

Any security or access solution in a mental healthcare facility must be robust and adaptable to the specific use case. At CDVI, we believe that biometric technology is the answer. Once reserved for futuristic Hollywood blockbusters, biometric solutions are now widespread and affordable; moreover they offer the potential to make a meaningful difference to people living and working in mental health facilities. CDVI is a global manufacturer of access control and physical security solutions. Our cutting-edge biometric technology and encrypted online access control platform combine to deliver robust security in buildings all around the world.

Mental healthcare facilities face a unique combination of challenges. The safety and wellbeing of service-users and staff must be balanced with the need for robustly controlled access to restricted areas. That balance is not easy to strike. Too great a focus on robust physical security can make a building feel like a prison, and service-users like inmates. On the other hand, too lax an approach could risk patient and staff safety. How can access control systems be designed to ensure that staff and service-users are protected, while still fostering a therapeutic environment?