Kidz Pediatric Elopement Prevention

Kidz Pediatric Elopement Prevention

The Kidz Pediatric Elopement Prevention System ensures child safety with a comfortable, user-friendly design and advanced monitoring, seamlessly supporting pediatric units and hospital security.

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Kidz Pediatric Elopement Prevention System

The Kidz pediatric patient elopement system is designed to help hospital staff ensure the safety of young patients while streamlining security operations. Combining our Cuddles infant protection and wander management technologies, this system reduces elopement and patient flight incidents by monitoring young patients and preventing them from leaving secure areas. Ideal for children’s hospitals, emergency departments, and pediatric units, the system supports your team in creating a safer environment for patients and their families while complementing existing safety measures.

This solution is especially beneficial for children with unique needs, such as those with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. Comfortable tracking bracelets, integrated with a monitoring system, help protect patients without making them feel restricted. Hospitals that implement the Kidz system demonstrate a commitment to safety and security, providing peace of mind to families and ensuring staff can focus on delivering exceptional care.

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Why Do Young Patients Wander?

Hospitalized children often have a natural curiosity and adventurous spirit, which can lead them to wander and put themselves in danger. It’s essential for hospitals to understand this behavior and take steps to prevent it.

A child may try to visit a beloved place, like their favorite playground, despite adults' objections.

Some children are naturally curious and eager to explore.

Disorientation due to medical procedures or medications.

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How Does the Kidz Pediatric Elopement System Work?

Accutech’s Kidz Pediatric Elopement System is a trusted solution designed to safeguard young patients while meeting the operational needs of healthcare facilities. Using tamper-proof wristbands and advanced perimeter monitoring, the system ensures children can explore secure areas without constant supervision. Alerts are triggered if a child attempts to leave or if the wristband is tampered with, allowing staff to respond quickly and maintain a safe environment through effective technology and protocols.

This system adds an essential layer of protection for pediatric patients, giving nurses and healthcare professionals the tools they need to prioritize safety while focusing on their duties. With Accutech’s innovative technology, children can play and move freely within secure zones, creating a more reassuring and secure experience for patients, families, and hospital staff alike.

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Protecting Every Patient from Toddlers to Teens

  • Combining the unique capabilities of Cuddles infant protection and ResidentGuard wander management systems
  • Only six (7 with pulse) different alarm types
  • No enrollment necessary
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Kidz Pediatric Elopement Software

Our easy-to-use Kidz Pediatric Elopement prevention system software enables you to admit and discharge patients and generate reports more simply and quickly than ever before. No enrollment is necessary for instant protection, and on-site staff training can be completed in minutes. There are only six(7 with pulse) different alarm types in the software for minimal false alarms and ease of use.

Multi-floor monitoring, event escalation, and auto-transfer capabilities are available, and the software can be updated for free to ensure that you’re always operating with the latest features and benefits.

Kidz Pediatric Elopement Software

What Sets Accutech’s Elopement Prevention Systems Apart?

Learn about the technology we use in our systems.

Cut Band

The Kidz cut band is uniquely effective in preventing patient elopement or flight due to its tamper-proof qualities. Once affixed to a child or adult, the cut-resistant band will sound an alarm if damaged or removed. Additionally, our cut band technology can be integrated into a facility’s complete security system for additional peace of mind—if the tag is removed, all doors can be locked automatically and a facility-wide alarm can sound.

 

418 MHz Frequency

All ResidentGuard systems are shielded against RF interference for the life of the system. Each tag operates at a unique frequency (418 MHz) on the edge of a range available only to the Department of Defense. The embedded ID code on the RFID chip in addition to the unusual frequency it is transmitted on combine to make Kidz the most reliable pediatric patient elopement system available—minimizing the problem of false alarms.

 

ID-TAD

The ID-TAD (Identification-Tag Activator/Deactivator) is a handheld device that brings additional functionality to all Accutech systems. Staff can turn tags on/off, verify tag numbers, review warranty dates and check remaining battery life from an LCD screen. The ID-TAD is rechargeable via a lithium-ion battery.

 

Test Tag Station

The tag test station gives current and future users the ability to see the remaining battery life and warranty date on resident tags. The tag test Station also allows users to see the tag program number, battery percentage, and has a field for notes.

 

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Ensuring Pediatric Patient Safety: Implementing Effective Elopement Prevention Measures

Ensuring the safety of pediatric patients is a critical responsibility for healthcare facilities. Implementing a comprehensive elopement prevention system is essential to protect children from unauthorized departures, thereby enhancing their safety and providing reassurance to their families.To mitigate these risks, hospitals should adopt effective pediatric wander management solutions. These systems not only safeguard patients but also improve operational efficiency by allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient care and less on constant monitoring. By proactively implementing these measures, healthcare facilities can create a safer environment for all occupants. 

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Pediatric Elopement FAQs

Even the best caregivers can’t prevent all instances of patient flight, which is why Accutech’s Kidz elopement system is essential. It adds a crucial layer of protection against wandering, reduces liability risks for hospitals, and can ultimately save lives. If you have questions about how the Kidz system works or other concerns, feel free to contact Accutech Healthcare Security Solutions for more information.

Why is pediatric elopement technology necessary?

Elopement behavior occurs for different reasons but is a particular risk for children with intellectual disabilities. Kids with a diagnosis of ASD (autism spectrum disorder) are known to engage in elopement behavior. While the cause of all flight behavior has not been thoroughly studied, the risks associated with this behavior are clear. Children who escape from a healthcare facility unaccompanied by an adult can become lost, hurt, or face other serious dangers (American Academy of Pediatrics). The Kidz system grew out of the need to protect kids with flight inclinations, no matter their causes. In the past, your only option after a child’s elopement was to call a local law enforcement agency. Kidz utilizes technology designed to prevent elopement and works for all children who attempt to wander from a secure environment such as a hospital, pediatric ward, or pediatric center. Now you can prevent elopement before it occurs.

 

What makes Kidz different from other elopement systems?

If you are worried about children wandering from a medical facility, you may think that any pediatric elopement system will do the job, but child elopement systems are not all equally effective. The Kidz system has been developed over decades, ensuring that this solution is the most successful at preventing child elopement and the outcomes that could follow. The Kidz system is user-friendly, reducing the time it takes to enroll and monitor patients and leaving hospital staff with more time for patient care. The monitoring of patient wandering is the most important part of an elopement system. While our competitors tout solutions that use WiFi, the Kidz system relies on a unique frequency transmission that eliminates false alarms and won’t go down due to internet outages. Plus, Accutech’s pediatric wander management solution is non-invasive and unobtrusive, so you get safe, dependable security without a lot of hassle or inconvenience.

 

Does your elopement prevention system come with technical support?

Yes! Our pediatric wander security solution comes with 24/7 phone and remote support Additionally, our local dealers are highly trained and offer first-class service and technical support. You can rest assured that help is there when you need it.

 

Are the Kidz wander bracelets comfortable?

Not all medical ID bracelets come with the comfort and security you desire for your patients. Kidz wander bands have been designed to provide superior comfort so that wearing an identification bracelet isn't an uncomfortable experience. Manufactured from soft yet strong materials, the Kidz elopement band can be easily adjusted to fit any wrist size in a few simple clicks. Furthermore, their designs are unobtrusive, allowing your patient to wear them in confidence without feeling out of place or drawing too much attention. When it comes to comfortable medical ID bracelets, the Kidz wander band is an ideal choice!

 

Is the Kidz patient elopement system affordable?

Accutech is proud to offer affordable security solutions because we believe that all hospitals and healthcare facilities should be able to purchase the security equipment they need to protect patients, staff, visitors, and property. As with any solution, the cost will vary depending on the scope of your project, the size of the area you need to protect, and the number of access points. However, when compared to the competition, Kidz is one of the most cost-effective solutions available. Fill out the form below or call us for a quote on your pediatric elopement security project.