Five KEES risk-resistant products are accepted by the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS-OMH) on its Patient Safety Standards list.
KEES, a leading manufacturer of risk-resistant HVAC products for behavioral health facilities, is included in the Patient Safety Standards list with its risk-resistant perforated grille, risk-resistant perforated linear slot diffusers, risk-resistant “V” passageway grille with supports and risk-resistant "W" passageway diffuser.
NYS-OMH SETS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY SAFETY STANDARDS
Serving more than 700,000 individuals each year, NYS-OMH is a multifaceted mental health system that regulates and oversees more than 4,500 governmental and nonprofit programs throughout the State of New York. The organization evaluates materials, fixtures and hardware using in-depth criteria—from ligature resistance to durability to therapeutic environment/appearance—with the goal of reducing the risk of harm to individuals in inpatient settings. Accepted products are listed in the Patient Safety Standards and assigned a risk-assessment rating for high-, medium- and low-risk areas.
KEES RISK-RESISTANT SECURITY GRILLE
OMH-accepted for medium-risk areas, the perforated 14-gauge steel risk-resistant security grille (SEG-9SP3) features 3/16-inch diameter holes on 9/32-inch staggered centers, tamper-resistant countersunk screw holes with matching screws and a white polyurethane finish. It is available with versatile mounting options, with accessories such as balancing dampers and is available in heavier steel gauges.
KEES RISK-RESISTANT LINEAR SLOT DIFFUSERS
Approved for high-risk areas in retrofit construction and medium risk areas of new construction projects, the KEES SEG-9LS2VH is a security linear diffuser featuring a perforated face that has 1/8-inch diameter holes on 3/16-inch staggered centers for enhanced risk-resistance. This risk-resistant linear diffuser is capable of throwing air in vertical and horizontal directions while meeting security and risk-resistant requirements. It offers the same performance and fits in the same space as a regular linear slot diffuser but is fully welded and features a small ligature-resistant perforated hole pattern. A supply plenum can be included to help the installer transition from the diffuser to the ductwork. The diffuser has a durable two-part polyurethane finish in white and like all KEES products, is available in custom colors.
Accepted for medium-risk areas in new construction and retrofit projects is the perforated 10-gauge steel linear slot diffuser (SEG-9LS3VH). The perforated face has 3/16-inch diameter holes on 9/32-inch staggered centers. This risk-resistant linear diffuser is capable of throwing air in vertical and horizontal directions while meeting security and medium risk-resistant requirements. It offers the same performance and fits in the same space as a regular linear slot diffuser but is fully welded and features a small ligature-resistant perforated hole pattern. The SEG-9LS3VH offers the same accessory options as the SEG-9LS2VH.
KEES RISK-RESISTANT “V” PASSAGEWAY GRILLE
The fourth OMH-accepted product has a high-risk assessment rating. This product is the KEES 12-gauge steel passageway security grille (SEG-13B) with V-shaped louvers. It features 3/16-inch openings between both the horizontal louvers and the vertical supports, a faceplate securely welded to the sleeve and a white two-part polyurethane finish. This security grille is available with multiple mounting options, such as a rear mounting angle frame or screw holes in the faceplate with matching tamper-resistant security screws. Optional accessories include balancing dampers and security bars behind the faceplate.
KEES RISK-RESISTANT "W" PASSAGEWAY DIFFUSER
Another OMH-accepted product with a high-risk assessment rating is the KEES SEG-15D. This diffuser features a 12-gauge steel construction with W-shaped louvers that have 5/16" openings. Its face flange and sleeve are welded for strength ensuring a secure installation. The diffuser comes with a white two-part polyurethane finish and is built to withstand rigorous environments. It is available in 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-way throw patterns. As with any KEES product, the material, material gauges, opening sizes, flange widths and colors can be tailor-made to your specific requirements.
A LONGSTANDING COMMITMENT TO PATIENT SAFETY
For more than 40 years, KEES has manufactured durable, risk- and tamper-resistant security products for behavioral health facilities across the country. Inclusion on the NYS-OMH Patient Safety Standards list underscores our commitment to providing exceptional air distribution that helps to provide safety and comfort for patients, staff and visitors.