Posted by Accutech on March 5, 2012 4:20 pm
It can be a care facility’s worst nightmare. An Alzheimer’s patient has managed to elude care providers and walked away from the site. Or someone not authorized to have the child has taken an infant from a maternity ward. This can be a devastating experience for healthcare workers and even more so for the patient…
Topics: Cuddles, Kidz, News, ResidentGuard, RFID
Posted by Accutech on July 7, 2011 1:21 pm
We’d like to thank everyone for stopping by the booth and making the AWHONN show a great success. It’s always great to see old faces and meet new people that have an interest in the infant security market. In case you didn’t have an opportunity to take a bear home from the show, we have…
Posted by Accutech on January 1, 1970 12:00 am
We’ve just returned from the 2012 AWHONN Annual Convention in National Harbor, MD and it was a tremendous success. Many of you stopped by to say hello or introduce yourselves and learn more about the products and systems offered by Accutech.
Topics: Cuddles
Posted by Accutech on January 1, 1970 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, 1970 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
Posted by Accutech on January 1, 1970 12:00 am
With advancements in hospital security technology, one might think there’s a small chance of infant mix-ups among birthing centers. However, a story from Plano, TX shows that a “baby switch” can still occur.
Topics: Cuddles
Posted by Accutech on January 1, 1970 12:00 am
A woman who admitted to abducting an infant from a Manhattan hospital in 1987 was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Ann Pettway pleaded guilty in February, and was faced by the mother of the girl, now 26 years old, during sentencing.
Topics: Cuddles
Posted by Accutech on January 1, 1970 12:00 am
In order to help you determine which system meets your facility’s needs and give you an accurate quote, we will need specific information regarding control and egress in your facility. Regardless of whether you need an infant protection, pediatric elopement, or wander management system, we want to determine:
Topics: Cuddles, Kidz, ResidentGuard
Posted by Accutech on January 1, 1970 12:00 am
Hospitals and birthing centers protect their newborn patients from the threat of abduction through the use of a perimeter based, RFID-enabled security system. It is important for the staff tasked with researching and implementing these solutions understand how they work, the customization options that are available to meet specific needs, and what considerations go into…
Topics: Cuddles
Posted by Accutech on January 1, 1970 12:00 am
Having a baby is a whirlwind of preparation, excitement and anticipation. You’ve prepared the nursery, bought some really tiny clothes and perhaps had a baby shower or two. And as the day gets closer you’ll begin to think about the actual birth. Your healthcare plan will probably dictate where the baby will be delivered but…
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