The Importance of Infant Abduction Security Audits

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…

A nurse at Montrose Hospital uses the Cuddles infant security system

Topics: Cuddles

Don’t Let the Lights Go Out: The Importance of Emergency Power for Hospitals

Posted by Accutech on October 25, 2022 11:40 am

When the power goes out, it’s a race against time to get it back on. For hospitals, losing power can be catastrophic. Patients need to be kept safe and secure, and critical medical equipment needs to stay up and running. That’s why it’s so important for hospitals to have emergency power in place. Hospitals are…

A young girl patient and her father smiling at her nurse.

Where Do Most Infant Abductions Occur?

Posted by Accutech on September 14, 2022 4:51 pm

A study released by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has revealed that the majority of infant abductions occur in hospitals. The report, which looked at data from 1997 to 2016, found that 66% of abducted infants were taken from a healthcare facility. While this number is…

Topics: CertaScan, Cuddles

Everything You Need to Know About Infant Hospital ID Bracelets

Posted by Accutech on April 12, 2022 8:50 am

You may have seen movies or TV shows where the mother gives birth and then, chaos ensues when two babies are mixed up. While this is a Hollywood dramatization, it’s not entirely far-fetched. In real life, hospitals take many precautions to make sure this doesn’t happen, one of which is using infant ID bracelets. In…

Cuddles Provides an Extra Layer of Protection at Buena Vista Regional Healthcare Foundation

Topics: Cuddles, Hospital

Winning at Supply Chain Management Amid Worldwide Challenges

Posted by Accutech on January 15, 2022 3:19 pm

Industries across the globe have faced supply chain disruptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the healthcare security industry is no exception, Accutech Healthcare Security Solutions remained a leader in the industry through efficient supplier and inventory management. While most competitors have experienced significant delays, Accutech experienced a very limited delay of production…

Pediatric Patient Elopement Systems vs Adult Wander Management Systems

Posted by Accutech on August 25, 2021 3:19 pm

Both children and adults need to be well cared for, and part of that care involves ensuring that patients’ whereabouts are known by hospital staff and caretakers, at any given time. However, there are a few differences in the needs of infants and children versus adults when it comes to…

Healthcare Security Solutions in Hospitals

Posted by Accutech on April 20, 2021 9:05 am

It chills the blood to think that people would commit crimes at hospitals—places that exist to save lives and cure illnesses. Unfortunately, crimes do occur at hospitals and healthcare facilities, and it’s important to take crime prevention seriously. Hospital leaders can protect patients, workers, and visitors from harm by utilizing existing technology to secure their…

Female Doctor Wearing Scrubs In Hospital Corridor Using Digital Tablet

Babies Need Both Kinds of Cuddles

Posted by Accutech on March 15, 2021 9:35 am

Cuddles. Noun Definition one: Warm, loving, protective embraces. Definition two: A soft security bracelet linked with an electronic infant protection solution. In hospitals, babies need both. Protect Infants With Cuddles A parent would do anything to protect their child from harm and would give their life to keep their child safe. But while they may…

Topics: Cuddles

Top 5 Best Practices for Infant Security in Hospitals

Posted by Accutech on January 15, 2021 9:15 am

Hospitals and birthing centers have a duty to keep the infants in their care safe from harm. They implement safety strategies and rules to ensure that infants arrive safely into the world and leave the hospital in the best health possible. One particular concern for newborns in healthcare settings is abduction. A number of strategies…

Beautiful newborn baby boy, laying in crib in prenatal hospital

Hospital Bag Checklist

Posted by Accutech on January 11, 2021 10:53 am

So much is out of your control when delivering a baby, but there are two things you can control—what hospital you deliver at and what you bring to the hospital. Choosing a hospital can be a daunting task, but comparing the features at different hospitals in your area is a good place to start. For…

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