We’re pleased to announce a major advancement in patient data protection & security, introduced in the latest release of Vitro, Locked/Restricted Patient Access.

Hospitals and healthcare facilities face increasing demands to protect patient privacy, safeguard confidential records, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. Our new access control functionality further addresses these challenges by enabling healthcare providers to restrict access to sensitive patient information — especially for high-profile or VIP cases — through a secure locking mechanism.

As the demand for stronger privacy and data governance grows, Vitro’s new access control functionality empowers healthcare organisations. With this feature, authorised users can lock a specific patient record in Vitro, making it completely hidden from all other users.

Key highlights of the feature include:

• Passcode Protection: Patient records can now be locked and accessed only with a valid passcode, ensuring that only authorised personnel can view sensitive information.
• “Break-Glass” Emergency Access: In urgent situations, a secure "break-glass" passcode allows select personnel to override the restriction & gain immediate access. All break-glass events trigger automatic alerts to a predefined group and are recorded in the audit log.
• Comprehensive Audit Logging: Every access attempt, unlock event, or break-glass usage is logged for full traceability and compliance.
• Seamless Integration with Existing Access Control Systems: This new functionality aligns with existing role-based access and hospital security protocols, and digital access control strategies, such as secure zones and role-based permissions.

These enhancements reflect our commitment to patient privacy, safety, and regulatory compliance.