Anti-Ligature hardware is a great solution when it comes to reducing the risk of patients using any part of the door to self-harm and reduce a risk of self ligature. Below is a list of hardware to consider for anti-ligature:
Continuous hinges:
A continuous hinges is a hinges that expand to the full length of the door edge which remove any gaps between the jamb and the door leaf edge to reduce the risk of self-harm. There are both single and double action option.
ASSA ABLOY | PEMKO continuous Geared Hinges
Lockset/ Furniture:
The door furniture and lockset are the most exposed items on the floor. So it is important to select hardware that cannot be used as an anchor point.
ASSA ABLOY Detention Furniture
ASSA ABLOY | SARGENT Healthcare Locks
Floor Mounted/Concealed Door Closer
Floor mounted or concealed closers are commonly used in high risk areas to reduce the potential of self-strangulation.
ASSA ABLOY | Lockwood Floor Closer
ASSA ABLOY | Lockwood Floor Concealed Closer
Doortop Alarm
A door top alarm can be included on the top edge of the door as a safety feature and to prevent the risk of self-harm. The alarm can be integrated with the hospital monitoring system, which will send an emergency signal to a worker once it detects an unexpected weight applying to the top edge of the door.
There are no hardware limitations for this doorset. If your project requires alternative hardware or functionality, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at sales.pacificdoors@assaabloy.com