Posted by Chris Konicek on March 21, 2019 2:57 pm
From 1965 to December of 2018, there were 325 abductions of infants confirmed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Of those abducted children, 140 were taken from healthcare facilities, more than any other location.Understanding the typical profile of an abductor and the opportunities for increased security…
Posted by Chris Konicek on December 6, 2018 1:23 pm
Since Accutech added CertaScan® by Accutech to our portfolio in August 2018, many hospitals have begun to access the technology. The combination of Accutech’s Cuddles infant protection system and CertaScan® provides the strongest security package available today for maternity wards, and many hospitals are already benefiting from the duo. About CertaScan® Footprints from…
Posted by Chris Konicek on August 20, 2018 7:00 am
Accutech, a leading provider of healthcare security solutions, announced today that it has partnered with CertaScan® to provide digital footprinting for newborns. Infant security is a paramount concern for maternity wards, […]
Posted by Chris Konicek on July 10, 2018 7:30 am
Several months ago we wrote a blog highlighting the devastating case of a woman who kidnapped a newborn from a Florida medical center and raised her as her own child for 19 years. She dressed in scrubs to disguise herself as a nurse, took the baby from the mother’s room…
Posted by Chris Konicek on June 3, 2018 8:00 am
It takes as little as 4 seconds for an abductor to leave a room with a baby and make an exit. That leaves little to no time for this person […]
Posted by Chris Konicek on May 10, 2018 1:00 pm
Infant abduction from a healthcare facility can happen in seconds, despite standard security measures and staffs’ best intentions. Just last month, a woman was arrested for breaking and entering into a North Carolina hospital. The woman was denied entry at the front desk, but found another way to sneak in…
Posted by Chris Konicek on February 19, 2018 8:47 am
The maternity ward in a hospital is a place full of joy and love, where parents spend their first moments and days with their newborn. Unfortunately, hospitals must also be aware of potential danger lurking. Newborn babies are susceptible to kidnapping, especially if the facility doesn’t have the proper precautions…
Posted by Accutech on August 28, 2017 11:03 am
From the moment a patient enters your healthcare facility, their safety, comfort, and care are what matter most. But all too often patient safety means more time managing a system and less time focusing on your patients—and it shouldn’t. Patient safety should be simple. A good healthcare security solution should…
Topics: Cuddles, Hospital, ResidentGuard, Senior Living
Posted by Accutech on July 18, 2017 7:12 am
Your patients are your focus, and while safety is a priority, you also want to make sure they have freedoms and comforts. It’s easy to take everyday activities for granted, […]
Topics: Cuddles, Hospital, News, ResidentGuard, Senior Living
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 […]
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