Bollards for Hospitals

Hospitals treat thousands of visitors and patients daily, making safety and security paramount. Recent events, and the incoming Martyn’s Law, have demonstrated the need for subtle, unobtrusive protection solutions enabling this balance.

Installing high-security bollards is a critical component of a comprehensive protection strategy for hospitals. These bollards offer several important benefits, including:

• Effective control of perimeter access points.
• Efficient management of visitor and patient queues.
• Enhanced security for ambulance bays and emergency entrances.
• Safe separation of traffic from pedestrian zones.
• Aesthetically pleasing design that complements hospital facilities.

When combined with systems like CCTV and access control, these bollards provide robust protection tailored to the unique needs of healthcare settings.

MAC Bollards offers thoroughly tested HVM bollard systems designed to effectively counter hostile vehicle threats weighing up to 7.5 tonnes. With decades of experience equipping hospitals in the UK, we possess an in-depth understanding of the specific requirements for access control, traffic management, and discreet security. 

Why Use Bollards for Hospital Security?

Perimeter Access Control with Bollards

Installing bollards along hospital fences and boundaries provides important access control against unauthorised vehicle ingress from adjoining roads or parking areas. This shields the site while avoiding overt barricades.

Visitors can still enter through designated doors and gates. Bollards subtly convey security while enabling open access.

Queue Line Barriers for Visitor Safety

Strategically placed bollards also provide vital queue line barriers outside main entrances and ERs as visitors arrive. These unobtrusive shields give waiting crowds peace of mind in potentially crowded conditions.

Securing Ambulance Bays and Emergency Areas

Properly positioned bollards secure ambulance bays, emergency room entrances, and other restricted zones, preventing unauthorised access. Yet when needed, retractable bollards allow ambulances and emergency vehicles to enter.

Safely Separating Traffic from Pedestrians

Bollards effectively separate parking zones, roadways and ambulance lanes from heavily trafficked pedestrian areas and entrances. This protects mingling visitors while allowing authorised vehicles to circulate.

Careful placement guides traffic, defines parking, and shields walkways. This prevents risky interactions and keeps people safe.

Aesthetic Bollard Options Complement Hospitals

Bollards can be supplied in a wide range of materials and colours that perfectly complement the existing hospital architecture, seamlessly blending in with the surroundings. Through strategic placement, these bollards are carefully positioned to ensure they do not obstruct sightlines or disrupt the overall ambiance of the area. 

The ultimate goal is to achieve an understated integration that is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing, perfectly suited for the unique setting of a hospital environment.

Rigorously Tested Bollards Withstand Extreme Threats

To safeguard against vehicle threats, Macs Bollards offers meticulously tested HVM bollard models that have demonstrated the ability to withstand high-speed, heavy impacts of up to 7.5 tonnes. These robust barriers provide multi-layered protection, seamlessly blending subtle aesthetics, making them an ideal choice for hospital environments.

Strategic Placement for Comprehensive Protection

Strategic placement of bollards ensures comprehensive security coverage across hospital premises. It is recommended to prioritise installation along outer perimeters, queue lines, and parking areas to establish clear boundaries. 

Incorporating retractable bollards around ambulance bays and emergency access areas is crucial. Internally, effectively separate traffic from pedestrians by utilising barriers flanking roads and walkways. When thoughtfully implemented, bollards provide extensive protection encompassing both the exterior and interior areas of a hospital.

Integrate Bollards into Existing Hospital Security

To achieve optimal outcomes, it is crucial to seamlessly integrate new bollard systems with existing security measures, such as CCTV cameras and personnel. Coordinate the placement of bollards in alignment with sightlines, traffic flow, and access requirements. 

Utilise subtle signage and lighting to preserve the ambiance without causing disruptions. Ensure that access protocols for essential vehicles are maintained. Additionally, incorporate the operation of bollards into emergency plans.

Hospital Bollard Maintenance

While quality installation is important, ongoing maintenance is vital for long-term optimization. Regular checks on each bollard’s physical integrity and function are recommended. Rapidly fix any damage from weather, wear and tear, or accidents.

Prepare for winter conditions that could impede function. Ensure retractable models raise and lower properly. Replace damaged bollards immediately to maintain coverage.

As risks evolve or layouts change, reevaluate bollard placement and adapt as warranted. Proper management keeps bollards operating optimally for years.

Trust the Experts at Macs Bollards

For comprehensive integrated bollard security solutions for your hospital, trust Macs Bollards. Contact us at 0161 320 6462 or utilise our online form to get in touch. Our team will conduct a thorough property survey, provide expert recommendations on discreetly integrated products and optimal placement, and deliver personalised protection that meets your specific needs.