Sloped Top and Bottom Clock Enclosure for Secure Patient Rooms

By | June 4, 2025

Designed for Maximum Patient Safety and Compliance

When it comes to furnishing secure patient environments—especially in behavioral health or psychiatric settings—every fixture must be engineered with intent. One essential item often overlooked is the sloped top and bottom analog clock enclosure. Specifically designed for high-risk areas, this anti-ligature solution not only safeguards patients but ensures regulatory compliance and peace of mind for facility managers.

Why Sloped Top and Bottom Clock Enclosures Matter

In environments where patient safety is paramount, traditional wall clocks can present significant risks. Flat-top enclosures or exposed clocks may allow opportunities for concealment or self-harm. By contrast, sloped top and bottom clock enclosures eliminate potential anchor points.

Key Features:

  • Anti-ligature sloped design prevents item placement or tampering

  • Shatter-resistant polycarbonate viewing panel

  • Tamper-proof fixings for added security

  • Ventilation slots to prevent fogging without compromising safety

  • Custom fit for standard 12” or 15” analog clocks

These enclosures are ideal for psychiatric units, detention centers, rehab facilities, and behavioral health rooms, where even minor oversights can have serious consequences.

Anti-ligature sloped top and bottom analog clock enclosure securely mounted in a behavioral health patient room, designed for ligature resistance and Joint Commission compliance.

Compliance with Joint Commission and FGI Guidelines

Healthcare facilities are under increasing scrutiny from regulatory bodies such as The Joint Commission (JCAHO) and the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI). The use of sloped clock enclosures helps facilities meet National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) by mitigating ligature risks and preventing unauthorized tampering with devices mounted in patient-accessible zones.

Installing these enclosures contributes directly to:

  • Reducing self-harm risks

  • Maintaining therapeutic environments

  • Meeting inspection standards during audits

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Where to Install Sloped Clock Enclosures

Behavioral Health Units

In high-acuity psychiatric areas, clocks must remain visible but completely inaccessible for manipulation. These enclosures provide durable, safe, and compliant solutions.

Secure Patient Rooms

Each patient room in a behavioral unit needs fixtures that align with anti-ligature design principles. Clocks fitted in sloped enclosures allow patients to keep track of time without compromising safety.

Correctional Healthcare Facilities

These rugged units are also favored in correctional institutions with medical wards, where ligature prevention is critical and security is non-negotiable.

Material Durability and Tamper Resistance

Constructed from robust, powder-coated steel or aluminum, and finished with high-impact polycarbonate fronts, these enclosures are designed to endure attempts at vandalism or tampering. Their smooth, angled surfaces allow no room for concealment or ligature points, aligning with modern-day facility safety architecture.

Easy Maintenance and Long-Term Value

Despite their secure design, these enclosures are easy to maintain. The tamper-proof locks allow authorized staff to access the clock inside for battery changes or adjustments. Since the polycarbonate screen resists scratching and fogging, the time remains clearly visible—reducing frustration and maintaining routine for patients.

Furthermore, the enclosures are engineered for quick retrofitting into existing patient rooms, minimizing downtime and installation costs.

Upgrade Your Facility’s Clock Safety Standards Today

Outdated or non-compliant fixtures pose a direct threat to patient safety—and could lead to failed inspections or worse, incidents. Investing in a sloped top and bottom analog clock enclosure is a proactive step toward safeguarding lives and demonstrating your facility’s commitment to excellence.


Key Benefits Checklist:

  • Anti-ligature design prevents self-harm

  • Supports JCAHO and FGI compliance

  • Durable, tamper-resistant materials

  • Compatible with standard analog clocks

  • Ideal for behavioral and correctional facilities


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Whether retrofitting a behavioral unit or building a new secure wing, we offer bespoke solutions for healthcare architects, facility managers, and behavioral health directors.

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