Rowanbrook Care Home Case Study: Improving Medication Safety with Lockabox
Medication safety is one of the most critical responsibilities in any care environment. For Rowanbrook Care Home, finding a secure, practical, and easy-to-use medication storage solution was essential for protecting residents, supporting staff, and meeting strict regulatory requirements.
By implementing Lockabox lockable medicine boxes and secure lockable storage solutions, Rowanbrook Care Home significantly improved medication safety, safeguarding practices, staff efficiency, and inspection outcomes — all while maintaining cost-effectiveness and ease of use.
About Rowanbrook Care Home
Rowanbrook Care Home provides specialist nursing and residential care for individuals with complex physical and cognitive needs. Supporting residents who may display physically challenging behaviours, the team prioritises:
- Medication safety
- Safeguarding
- Operational efficiency
- Regulatory compliance
The Challenge: Medication storage in a complex care setting
Prior to using Lockabox, medication such as creams and care items were stored in traditional cupboards secured with keys, which created several challenges:
- Risk of lost or misplaced keys
- Delayed medication access during busy shifts
- Reduced accountability
- Poor durability of wooden cupboards in humid environments
- Increased risk of medication errors
Managing keys across multiple floors and rooms also created logistical challenges that impacted workflow efficiency and staff confidence.
The Solution: Lockabox lockable medicine boxes
Rowanbrook Care Home explored various medication storage options, including metal cabinets and wall-mounted cupboards. However, Lockabox lockable medicine boxes stood out due to their:
- Keyless digital combination locks
- Medical-grade plastic construction
- High durability for demanding care environments
- Discreet, compact design
- Portability for flexible placement
- Great cleaning effectiveness
The simplicity and versatility of the solution led to what staff described as a “lightbulb moment” — recognising the immediate value across every area of the care home.
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Implementation & daily use
Lockabox units were installed throughout Rowanbrook Care Home, including:
- Resident bedrooms — storing razors and other sharp items, creams
- Dining rooms — for storing thickening agents
- Multi-floor deployment — ensuring consistent safety standards
The keyless code access eliminated the risks associated with lost keys and significantly improved shift handovers, medication rounds, and emergency response times.
“The versatility of Lockabox is outstanding. It was a real lightbulb moment, the moment I saw it — I immediately knew how valuable they would be throughout our home. The simplicity, durability, and keyless access have transformed medication safety and daily workflow. Auditors and other visiting professionals were extremely impressed by them.” Bo Micu – Manager of Rowanbrook Care Home
Results & Impact
Improved medication safety
- Reduced risk of accidental ingestion
- Better access control
- Enhanced safeguarding procedures
Operational efficiency
- Faster medication rounds
- Improved workflow
- Reduced staff stress
Compliance & inspection outcomes
- Strong feedback from local authorities and integrated care boards
- Positive inspection outcomes relating to medication safety and safeguarding
Durability & value
- Proven resilience against physically challenging behaviour
- Highly cost-effective solution for care home budgets
Measurable outcomes
- Fewer medication incidents
- Faster medication administration
- Improved safeguarding scores
- Increased staff confidence
- Adoption across sister care homes
Why Rowanbrook recommends Lockabox
Rowanbrook Care Home recommends Lockabox to other care providers for its:
- Exceptional security
- Practical design
- Ease of use
- Cost effectiveness
- Proven compliance support
Conclusion
This case study demonstrates how secure, well-designed medication storage can dramatically improve:
- Resident safety
- Staff efficiency
- Safeguarding standards
- Regulatory compliance
Lockabox continues to support care providers across the UK with reliable, cost-effective lockable medicine storage solutions.
