SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE SECURITY
Keeping Patients, Staff, & Clinical Assets Safe & Secure
Our healthcare security philosophy puts patient dignity first. Every camera angle is carefully considered to maintain privacy, access control respects clinical needs over rigid rules, and our systems adapt to each patient's journey towards recovery. Security becomes part of the healing environment, not a barrier to it.
Evolution provides full security solutions and services that improve patient care while keeping personnel and visitors secure, from GP clinics to large NHS institutions.
Why Healthcare Providers Choose Evolution
A deep understanding of what healthcare needs
Evolution has worked in a multitude of healthcare settings, and we have learnt that security should help, not hinder, clinical operations. Our solutions and services deal with the difficult problems that modern healthcare faces, including:
Keeping professionals and patients who are at risk safe
Secure storage for drugs and equipment
Compliance with CQC and NHS standards
Integrating security with clinical workflows
24/7 operational requirements
Proven knowledge in healthcare
Our history in healthcare security solutions and services speaks for itself:
Multiple implementations across NHS and private healthcare settings
Security solutions for primary care, mental health facilities, and acute hospitals
No interruptions to patient care during deployment
Full compliance with healthcare rules and regulations
Long-term partnerships with NHS trusts
Integrated Security for High-Quality Care
Evolution offers a comprehensive range of healthcare security solutions and services:
Access control with clinical override capabilities
CCTV systems with privacy protection
Staff safety and panic alarm systems
Infant protection and wandering patient solutions
Pharmaceutical security and audit trails
Visitor management with safeguarding checks
NHS Framework Details
Crown Commercial Service RM3830
NHS Shared Business Services Framework
Regional procurement hubs approved
OJEU compliant for direct award
Making improvements that can be measured
After having a lot of trouble with security, an NHS Foundation Trust contacted Evolution. The trust was experiencing incidents every month, losing equipment, and getting a bad CQC assessment for its security measures.
The integrated security solution helped them achieve:
Reduction in events
Annual savings from not losing as much equipment
Better CQC compliance score
Improved scores in worker safety satisfaction surveys
Reporting on compliance automatically
CQC Rating Improvements:
'Inadequate' to 'Good' in 12 months - NHS Trust, Midlands
'Requires Improvement' to 'Outstanding' (security domain) - Mental Health Trust
'Good' to 'Outstanding' with security commendation - Acute Hospital, London
Violence Reduction by Department:
A&E: 70% reduction in violent incidents
Mental Health wards: 60% decrease in staff assaults
Maternity: 80% reduction in infant security concerns
Outpatients: 50% decrease in aggressive behaviour
Staff Survey Results:
92% feel safer at work
87% report faster emergency response
95% confident in lockdown procedures
89% say security improves patient care
"Evolution helped us change how we think about our security system. They knew that keeping patients and staff safe takes more than just technology; it also takes a real grasp of clinical settings. Our CQC rating went from "Inadequate" to "Good.”
Head of Facilities, NHS Foundation Trust
Comprehensive Security
Complete Healthcare Security Services
The design and risk assessment experts at Evolution know about the unique security problems that come up in clinical settings. Our evaluations cover:
Patient and staff safety requirements
Vulnerable patient protection protocols
Pharmaceutical security needs
Medical equipment protection
Emergency response procedures
Regulatory compliance requirements
Security Technology for Healthcare
We design solutions to ensure they are fit for use in for clinical environments:
Touchless access control to stop the spread of infections
Discreet panic alarms for staff protection
Security system integration with nurse call systems
Solutions for protecting wandering patients
Prevention of the kidnapping of babies
Integrated Security for High-Quality Care
Evolution's strategy for implementation respects clinical priorities:
Deployment during scheduled maintenance times
Zone-by-zone installation maintaining patient care
Minimal effect on clinical services
Full training for all staff members on all shifts
Rapid commissioning and handover
Specialised Mental Health Security
Therapeutic security that supports recovery:
Anti-ligature hardware throughout
Graduated access matching patient progress
Discrete observation technology
De-escalation space access control
Staff duress systems with precise location
Integration with patient management systems
Courtyard and garden secure access
Privacy-preserving CCTV with clinical override
Infection Control Designed In
Antimicrobial copper-touch surfaces on all readers
Touchless access options reducing contact points
Easy-clean designs meeting HTM 07-01 standards
Integration with automated door operators
Hands-free egress throughout
Regular surface treatment included in maintenance
Clinical Workflow Integration Examples
Override buttons for crash teams
Automated pharmacy access during drug rounds
Consultant remote access authorisation
Theatre emergency access protocols
Health care support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Healthcare never stops, and neither does Evolution's support:
Technical support available 24/7
Quick response to critical queries
Remote diagnostics and support
Programs for regular maintenance
Regular system health checks
Meeting Healthcare Compliance Requirements
Evolution helps healthcare providers navigate complex rules and regulations:
Clinical Standards
CQC Fundamental Standards compliance
NHS Data Security Toolkit requirements
HTM 03-01 violence and aggression guidance
Safeguarding protocols and procedures
Protection and Security of Data
GDPR with healthcare-specific provisions
Patient confidentiality protection
Role-based access control
Audit trail management
Caldicott compliance
Automated Management of Compliance
Reporting incidents in real time
Gathering evidence for CQC inspections
Safeguarding documentation
Medicine security audit trails
Records of staff training
Employee-Owned Excellence for Healthcare
As an employee-owned business, Evolution brings unique advantages to healthcare partnerships:
Values of compassion and protection that are shared
A long-term commitment to the health of patients
Taking responsibility for oneself at every level
Knowing the limits of the public sector
Putting money into healthcare-specific solutions
Our 260+ employee-owners know that keeping patients and healthcare professionals safe is important for their own success.
Solutions for the Healthcare Sector
Hospitals
Accident and Emergency department security
Protection for the maternity and paediatric unit
Control of entry to operating theatres
Secure access to the intensive care unit
Mental Health Facilities
Controlled access to secure units
Ligature-resistant hardware
Patient observation technology
Keeping the therapeutic environment safe
Primary Care
GP surgery security
Safety of staff in community settings
Integration of security with appointment management systems
Protection for lone workers
Care Settings
Security for residential care homes
Resident wandering prevention
Keeping medicine safe
Managing visitors
Supporting Clinical Excellence
Evolution partners with healthcare providers to improve security without losing any clinical effectiveness:
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A full assessment of security concerns in the healthcare setting that finds ways to make things better without affecting care.
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Creating security solutions that safeguard patients, personnel, and assets while also supporting clinical workflows.
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Carefully planned deployment that keeps patient care going during the installation procedure.
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Regular assessments and updates make sure that security keeps up with new healthcare demands and threats.
