Electronic key management helps improve safety and efficiency at the Anderson Center for Autism

Key challenges at Anderson Center for Autism

Anderson Center for Autism relied on manual processes to distribute facility keys to staff daily across various shifts.

Even with over 900 employees, they were experiencing staffing shortages, which meant employees would often need to acquire keys without the administrative oversight required to control, monitor, or document key access.

This resulted in delays in trying to locate lost or misplaced keys and unnecessary key duplication, exposing the facility to potential security risks.

To address these challenges, Anderson Center realized the need for a centralized key management solution capable of efficiently monitoring and restricting unauthorized access to improve security measures and streamline critical key issuance processes.

Transforming key management processes

The obstacles Anderson Center faced underscored the need for a dependable, electronic key control solution, and after diligent research, the center chose Traka as a transformative addition to its operations.

With two Traka Touch Pro cabinets and TrakaWEB administration software, they could manage approximately 70 keys effortlessly while gaining unparalleled control and accountability.

The secure and automated process for distributing keys to employees and customizable controls and auditing meant that staffing shortages would no longer affect their ability to manage key access efficiently and effectively.

• Curfews help actively monitor the status of specific keys at shift startup times.
• Alerts were configured for classified access keys, increasing security and visibility for more sensitive items.
• System provides enhanced management of vehicle keys, with tracking and logging of vehicle information such as repair needs and fuel levels.

The impact of Traka’s solution

Upon consultation, the Anderson Center was convinced the Traka solution would enhance their operations by eliminating manual tracking, offering unprecedented accountability, and ensuring maximum security.

Robert Jordan of Anderson Center for Autism said:

“We felt that whatever the price was, it was well worth it to have control over the keys.”

The client is impressed with the system’s performance and has gained newfound confidence in their operations with regained control and 24/7 visibility over key activity.

With the importance of safeguarding their residents, staff, vehicles, and facility, the Anderson Center is now experiencing real benefits to operations across multiple departments.

In conclusion, the Anderson Center for Autism's adoption of Traka's centralized key management solution has revolutionized its operations. Staffing shortages and manual key control processes posed significant challenges, leading to operational delays and security risks.

With Traka Touch Pro cabinets and TrakaWEB software, they efficiently manage 70 keys, resulting in streamlined operations, unprecedented accountability, and renewed confidence in their key management processes.

By safeguarding residents, staff, vehicles, and the facility, Anderson Center now experiences tangible benefits across multiple departments, underscoring the transformative impact of Traka's solution.