Mental Health Hospital - Birmingham

Project: Mental Health Hospital, Birmingham

Challenges: The hospital faced the challenge of addressing easily tampered locking systems and ligature points on windows while maintaining a secure, therapeutic environment without requiring major disruptions or construction work.

Solutions: Contour Secure provided solutions by installing tamper-resistant cam locks and ligature-resistant window protectors, ensuring enhanced security without compromising the room's therapeutic environment or requiring extensive construction.

Outcome: The outcome was a safer environment with improved security and reduced ligature risks, while maintaining the room's therapeutic atmosphere.

Background
Contour Secure recently completed a project at a mental health hospital in Birmingham, providing essential security solutions for a high-risk room. The installation included our Tamper-resistant Security Cam Locks, Ligature-resistant Surface Mounted Window Protector, and Ligature-resistant Inset Window Protector. These products were specifically chosen to address the unique security and safety challenges posed by the room's design and the nature of the patients.

The Challenges
The mental health hospital was focusing on enhancing safety within one of its high-risk rooms. This space required both robust security features and ligature-resistant solutions to reduce risk factors. Traditional locking systems were easily tampered with, and the windows presented potential ligature points, compromising patient safety. The hospital also wanted to ensure that the chosen solutions would not disrupt the room's calming, therapeutic atmosphere or require extensive construction work.

Solution Implemented
To meet the hospital’s requirements, Contour Secure recommended a combination of three tailored products that offered both security and practicality:

1. Tamper-resistant Security Cam Locks
   The hospital installed our Tamper-resistant Security Cam Locks to secure various access points within the room. Designed with a three-point engagement mechanism, these locks offer exceptional resistance to tampering and damage, providing a more secure environment. Their sleek, durable design ensures long-term functionality with minimal maintenance, reducing the need for frequent replacements while maintaining ease of use for authorised personnel.
   
   
2. Ligature-resistant Surface Mounted Window Protector
   The windows in the room posed a significant risk, so the hospital selected our Ligature-resistant Surface Mounted Window Protector for retrofitting. This protector provides a discreet, cost-effective solution that improves window safety without requiring major alterations to the structure. It was installed outside quickly and easily, ensuring minimal disruption while enhancing security. The low-profile design maintains the therapeutic atmosphere of the exterior, allowing the hospital to address safety concerns while preserving the environment.
   
   
3. Ligature-resistant Inset Window Protector
   For a more integrated solution, the hospital opted for our Ligature-resistant Inset Window Protector for one of the interior room's windows. This product is custom-manufactured to fit seamlessly within the window reveal, offering a tamper-resistant, flush finish that blends naturally with the room’s design. The inset protector provides a discreet yet effective security measure, ensuring enhanced safety without interfering with the room's aesthetics.
   

Installation

The installation of these products has significantly improved the security and safety of the room. The Tamper-resistant Security Cam Locks have ensured that access points remain secure, preventing tampering and unauthorised access. The Ligature-resistant Surface Mounted and Inset Window Protectors have greatly reduced the risk of ligature points, helping to create a safer environment for patients and staff.

The hospital has reported a marked improvement in both safety and the overall atmosphere of the room. The discreet design of the window protectors has preserved the therapeutic environment, while the durable and low-maintenance nature of all products has helped reduce long-term operational costs.

Conclusion

Contour Secure’s solutions provided the mental health hospital with the necessary security enhancements for a high-risk room. Our products combined strength, durability, and a discreet design, improving safety without compromising the room's therapeutic atmosphere. This project highlights our ability to provide tailored, effective solutions in specialised environments.

How could Contour Secure's products improve safety in your Mental Heath unit?

All Mental Health units require secure solutions. Contour Secure achieve this through anti-microbial, easy to clean, secure Window Protectors and Tamper-resistant Locks that are made to specification ti improve safety, hygiene and security in your facility.

To find out how Contour Secure services can be tailored for your setting call our sales team on +44 (0) 1952 890158, or email sales@contoursecure.co.uk.