Amthal has successfully upgraded the access control system at Lion Health Care, implementing a fully integrated solution to improve security management in the busy healthcare environment.
Lion Health Care, a prominent medical practice in Stourbridge, handles a high traffic of patients and staff, necessitating a robust access control system to govern entry across various areas of the facility.
Access Control System Enhancement
The project encompassed a complete overhaul and enhancement of the existing access control setup. This included the installation of new readers, controllers, and wireless handle sets. The system now manages access to over 50 doors, ensuring a centralized platform that meets both operational needs and governance mandates for the practice.
"Maintaining the security of our premises and the sensitive information we hold is a fundamental part of how we operate, so it was important any upgrade strengthened both control and day to day usability," stated Jürgen Versluis, Finance and Data Manager, and Information Governance Lead at Lion Health Care, Stourbridge.
Efficient Installation in a Healthcare Setting
To prevent disruptions to patient care, the installation was carefully planned and executed overnight
To prevent disruptions to patient care, the installation was carefully planned and executed overnight. A team of four Amthal engineers worked diligently during non-operational hours to complete the critical phases, ensuring that the new system was fully configured, tested, and operational without interfering with daily clinical activities.
"The new system gives us a far more effective way to manage access across the site, while still aligning with our governance responsibilities. Carrying out the work overnight was essential, as it meant there was no disruption to patient care, and the team showed a clear understanding of how to work within the demands of a busy healthcare environment," Versluis added.
Aligning with Information Governance Standards
Improved control over access permissions allows for more precise management of entry points. The addition of wireless handle sets minimized the need for extensive cabling, facilitating a seamless installation throughout existing doors and preserving the building’s structural integrity. The solution aligns with information governance standards, ensuring secure and audit-capable access management for both clinical and administrative zones.
This innovative system is designed to be scalable, offering the flexibility needed to accommodate future changes in staff, access needs, or facility usage. According to David Williamson, Business Development Manager at Amthal Fire & Security, “This project reflects the importance of delivering technical upgrades in a way that respects the operational realities of healthcare environments. Working overnight allowed us to complete a complex installation without interrupting day-to-day services, while ensuring the system was fully functional and ready for immediate use. The outcome is a cohesive access control solution that provides clarity, control, and reliability across the entire site.”
Amthal has completed an upgrade of the access control infrastructure at Lion Health Care, supporting the medical practice with a fully integrated system designed to manage security across a complex, high traffic healthcare environment.
Lion Health Care in Stourbridge is a large, multi-disciplinary medical practice providing a broad range of primary care services to the local community. With a high volume of patients, staff and visitors moving through the building each day, the site requires carefully managed access across clinical, administrative and restricted areas.
Access control system
The project involved the full replacement and enhancement of an existing access control system, incorporating a combination of updated readers, controllers and wireless handle sets. In total, more than 50 doors across the site were brought into the upgraded system, creating a unified and centrally managed platform that aligns with the operational and governance requirements of a busy medical practice.
Says Jürgen Versluis, Finance and Data Manager, Information Governance Lead and Senior Information Risk Owner at Lion Health Care, Stourbridge: “Maintaining the security of our premises and the sensitive information we hold is a fundamental part of how we operate, so it was important any upgrade strengthened both control and day to day usability.”
Busy healthcare environment
“The new system gives us a far more effective way to manage access across the site, while still aligning with our governance responsibilities. Carrying out the work overnight was essential, as it meant there was no disruption to patient care, and the team showed a clear understanding of how to work within the demands of a busy healthcare environment.”
Delivering the upgrade within a live healthcare environment required careful planning, with all installation and commissioning carried out of normal operating hours to avoid disruption to patients and clinical services. An Amthal team of four engineers worked overnight to complete the critical phases, ensuring the system was fully configured, tested and operational.
Information governance standards
The upgraded system provides improved control over access permissions, enabling staff to manage entry points with greater accuracy and accountability. The inclusion of wireless handle sets also reduced the need for extensive cabling, allowing for a more efficient installation process across existing doors while maintaining the integrity of the building.
Throughout the project, attention was given to ensuring the system configuration aligned with information governance standards, supporting auditability and secure access management across clinical and administrative areas. The result is a scalable solution that can be adapted as the practice evolves, with the flexibility to accommodate future changes in staffing, access requirements or building use.
David Williamson, Business Development Manager at Amthal Fire & Security, concluded: “This project reflects the importance of delivering technical upgrades in a way that respects the operational realities of healthcare environments. Working overnight allowed us to complete a complex installation without interrupting day to day services, while ensuring the system was fully functional and ready for immediate use. The outcome is a cohesive access control solution that provides clarity, control and reliability across the entire site.”
