Posted by Chris Konicek on July 7, 2017 10:18 am
It’s your job to know where your patients are and that they are safe, secure, and well-cared for. Maybe you run a senior-living facility where “at-risk” residents desire to move freely but need to be protected. Or you oversee a pediatric floor where children may get up and wander freely. Or maybe you work on…
Posted by Chris Konicek on June 6, 2017 4:01 pm
We know you want to provide the very best care for your patients. That’s why you’ve taken the unique opportunity to grow and learn at the 2017 AWHONN Annual Conference in New Orleans June 24-27. We’re excited to be there with you to share our appreciation for what you do every day – and show you…
Posted by Chris Konicek on April 3, 2017 7:00 am
Bringing a baby into the world is a joyous event. But the threat of infant abduction is still a very real one. “A report in the United States by the Federal Bureau of Investigation found that 68.1% of infant abductions occur in hospital.” Since 1983, 132 infant abductions have occurred…
Posted by Chris Konicek on March 20, 2017 2:00 pm
From the moment their baby is born, parents rely on you to keep their infants safe and secure. Unfortunately, infant abduction is still a very real threat which makes your choice of infant protection system of utmost importance. Protecting newborn patients is a high priority and choosing the right system…
Posted by Accutech on February 9, 2016 4:48 pm
Carthage Area Hospital’s Maternity Ward has recently implemented a new Cuddles infant protection system provided and installed by Special Care Systems, as a way to bring added support and comfort to parents. The system combines patented tags and bracelets with advanced technology to prevent abductions, while ensuring the general safety and security of infants.
Posted by Accutech on September 16, 2015 10:02 am
Last week in Cape Town, South Africa, the Magistrate’s Court handed down an indictment for an infant abduction that took place in the Groote Schuur Hospital in 1997. The woman who is charged with kidnapping the two day old infant after convincing the young mother to take a nap while she watched her newborn daughter.…
Posted by Accutech on May 19, 2015 10:49 pm
Accutech Security is Releasing a Free Upgrade to Their Software Solution Across All Platforms Featuring Significant Improvements to the Graphic User Interface and Simplified Reporting.
Topics: Cuddles, Kidz, News, ResidentGuard
Posted by Accutech on March 19, 2015 2:14 pm
Last month a father exited the maternity a Medical Center with his 2-day old infant wrapped in blankets inside a duffel bag to avoid a visit by child welfare workers. An investigative report by 3TV Phoenix including security camera footage shows hospital staff twice clearing alarms triggered by the security bracelet worn by the infant while…
Posted by Accutech on June 25, 2014 9:48 am
Last week in Helena, Montana, Michelle Yallup walked out of a hospital in Anaconda with her newborn baby. This moment is usually wrapped in joy and nervousness, but in this case, the state of Montana, concerned for the welfare of the child, issued a Missing Endangered Person Alert (MEPA) shortly after law enforcement contacted the…
Posted by Accutech on June 24, 2014 1:27 pm
When buying an infant security solution there are many concerns that come into play. While first and foremost you need to find the solution that provides a safe environment and meets your organization’s needs, secondarily your upfront cost and lifetime cost of a system must be considered. Upfront cost is easy to capture and quantify…
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