Abloy UK has provided East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) with its PROTEC2 CLIQ access control solution to enhance the management and security of controlled drugs across its operations.
The project specification included almost 2,000 keys and approximately 600 cylinders, enabled via Wall Programming Devices.
Operating in a tightly regulated healthcare environment, EMAS is responsible for ensuring the secure handling and administration of controlled drugs within its ambulance fleet and depot facilities. With increasing compliance requirements and the need for greater accountability, EMAS recognised the necessity to upgrade from its mechanical key system to an electromechanical, auditable solution.
W.G. Pollard Security Specialists (Pollards) had previously installed 600 bespoke safes into EMAS’ emergency vehicles, and so EMAS enlisted them again to advise on this new project. Pollards, having previously worked with Abloy on similar projects, recommended the PROTEC2 CLIQ system based on its technical capabilities and suitability for EMAS’ operational needs.
The upgraded solution secures drug cabinets not only in centralised depots but also within the ambulance vehicles themselves. Each staff member carries a programmable key which is authorised daily, ensuring access is granted to those who are scheduled and approved to handle the substances on a given day.
One of the advantages of the PROTEC2 CLIQ system is its ability to manage lost or stolen keys efficiently. A lost mechanical key system would mean either downtime, risk of misuse or an expensive and time-consuming replacement process. With the Abloy solution in place, compromised keys can be disabled remotely, and new ones can be issued with precise access permissions.
The deployment was conducted in two phases, the first focusing on software and Wall PD installation for central management, and the second on the delivery of safes and the installation of cylinders into drug storage units.
Neil Hughes, Business Development Manager at Abloy UK, said: “The PROTEC2 CLIQ system was introduced to support the operational requirements of the East Midlands Ambulance Service. The solution was selected for its ability to provide physical security and real-time auditability, giving EMAS complete control and traceability across its operations.”
Peter Pollard, Director at W.G. Pollard Security Specialists, said: “Having worked with Abloy UK on a number of projects, we recommended the PROTEC2 CLIQ system based on its technical features and suitability for the environment. The system combines flexibility, auditability and ease of key management, which are particularly relevant in healthcare settings.”
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