Health Institutions Anti-ligature locking solution and emergency key The anti-ligature locking solution addresses the risk of patients or inmates denying access to authorized staff by locking the door from the inside. Its innovative thumbturn mechanism gives  the occupant privacy while allowing medical or supervisory staff to immediately access the premises when necessary. How does this work? The anti-ligature locking system’s emergency key delivers an override feature if a patient or inmate tries to prevent staff from entering by holding the thumbturn mechanism. In this instance, staff simply insert the emergency key, which will disengage the thumbturn to enable access. Further consideration for the special needs of these facilities is reflected in the shape of the thumbturn which is designed in a way that does not create a "hook" that patients may try to manipulate when attempting to harm themselves. Another special feature is one that the anti-ligature locking solution shares with other Mul-T-Lock Interactive® products:  the Combination Change option that enables locks to be immediately recoded should the key be lost. Through our network of selling units, distributors and retail partners, you can learn more about this and other solutions, receive expert advice and custom solutions.