Case Study: University Hospital of North Staffordshire improves key control and reduces unauthorized access with Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher®

KeyWatcher® Eliminates Risk of Unauthorized Key Access While Improving Efficiency at Hospital Facilities

The University Hospital of North Staffordshire faced significant challenges in managing and securing thousands of keys across its two sites. The existing system lacked visibility, leading to difficulties in tracking key locations and staff waiting for key issuance. Lost or stolen keys were problematic and hard to trace. The General Services Department needed a solution to improve key control and reporting within a defined budget.

Morse Watchmans implemented its KeyWatcher® Key Control System with KeyPro® Software. This provided a secure, automated system using individual authorization codes and fingerprint access to track all key movements. The solution eliminated unauthorized access and provided real-time visibility. As a result, the hospital teams now work smarter with immediate notifications for missing keys, a full audit trail is available instantly, and time is no longer wasted by staff waiting, greatly improving operational efficiency and security.

University Hospital of North Staffordshire

Adrian Preece

General Services Assistant