Posted by Accutech on October 2, 2023 10:00 am
Bringing a new life into the world is a miraculous experience, but it can also be nerve-wracking. Childbirth can be unpredictable and there are many factors that are out of your control. However, there are certain things you can control, such as what you bring with you to the hospital. Packing your hospital bag ahead…
Topics: CertaScan, Cuddles, Electronic Access Control, Hospital
Posted by Accutech on September 25, 2023 8:50 am
Infant hospital ID bracelets is crucial in ensuring that newborns are not mistakenly switched and leave the hospital with the right parents. These bracelets may seem small, but their importance cannot be overstated. As a new parent, you may have several questions about these bracelets, such as their purpose, functionality, and what information is on…
Posted by Accutech on September 18, 2023 9:15 am
Hospitals and birthing centers hold a great responsibility in ensuring the safety and security of infants during their stay. The well-being of babies is of utmost importance, therefore hospitals have implemented various safety strategies to protect the infants in their care from harm and abduction. Measures like proper training, access control, and infant security systems…
Topics: Cuddles, Electronic Access Control, Hospital
Posted by Accutech on September 14, 2023 4:51 pm
It's a parent's worst nightmare: their newborn child being abducted from a hospital. Unfortunately, a study released by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has revealed that the majority of infant abductions actually occur in healthcare facilities. According to the report, which looked at data from 1997…
Posted by Accutech on August 11, 2023 12:00 am
An abduction at Duke Hospital demonstrates the reality of infant abductions. “On April 20, 2010 an infant was taken from the nursery. The hospital credits a diligent, highly-trained staff and the use of an infant security system to prevent the abductor from leaving the facility.
Posted by Accutech on July 12, 2023 7:23 am
Accutech Security, having launched their new Cuddles Pulse infant protection system late last year, is proud to announce the successful installation and implementation of the solution in several healthcare facilities throughout the United States. By implementing Cuddles Pulse, these hospitals are able to offer the latest in cutting-edge technologies for infant protection, including real-time monitoring…
Topics: Cuddles
Posted by Accutech on June 6, 2023 4:12 pm
STANLEY Healthcare (now Securitas Healthcare) has announced that it will discontinue manufacturing and supporting the Hugs® LonWorks Infant Protection System in 2024. The two key dates are: January 1, 2024 Orders will stop for Hugs® tags. August 1, 2024 No new orders for Hugs® LonWorks will be available. Healthcare facilities will not be able to…
Topics: Cuddles
Posted by Accutech on January 2, 2023 2:14 pm
The Cuddles infant protection solution by Accutech Healthcare Security Solutions has been around for many years. This solution has served hospitals well, protecting babies and providing peace of mind to parents around the globe. Technology changes in the healthcare security landscape have led to the development of a new infant protection solution by Accutech —…
Topics: Cuddles
Posted by Accutech on January 1, 2023 12:00 am
For hospital birthing units, guarding against abduction is a high priority. Fortunately, providing high quality infant protection in a hospital environment is easy and affordable. The Cuddles Infant Protection system from Accutech is an (RFID) electronic security system designed specifically to maintain safety of infants in obstetric and pediatric departments. With a small, tamper-proof infant…
Topics: Cuddles
Posted by Accutech on January 1, 2023 12:00 am
How often does your facility conduct an audit of your infant security system? Including roundtable discussions about equipment and procedures, many facilities with maternity wards test their systems and staff up to four times per year. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children recommends that facilities conduct drills annually. When considering protection against infant…
Topics: Cuddles
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