How Hospitals Can Prevent Newborn Abductions with RFID Infant Protection Technology

Newborn abductions are rare but serious security incidents can occur. RFID infant protection technology gives hospitals an electronic layer of protection around newborns by monitoring small transmitters worn by infants and alerting staff when one approaches an area it shouldn’t. What Is an RFID Infant Protection Technology? An RFID (radio frequency identification) infant protection technology […]
Healthcare Staff Duress Systems Save Lives, Help Solve Staff & Liability Issues

In January 2019, a nurse was killed in the garage of a suburban Milwaukee hospital shortly after leaving her 3 a.m. shift. In June 2022, a gunman killed a surgeon and three other people in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, medical campus building, blaming the doctor for his pain after surgery. These are not isolated stories. Over […]
The Pitfalls of Using a Wi-Fi Infant Protection System: Understanding Its Drawbacks

Using a wireless non-Wi-Fi-based RFID infant protection system with Real Time Location Tracking (RTLS) is the best way to protect precious newborns in labor and delivery units because it does not rely on sometimes spotty Internet connections, is less vulnerable to hacking and interference, and has better range. A non-Wi-Fi system like RFT’s SAFE PLACE® […]
Picking the Right Technology to Prevent Baby Switching

The birth of a child is a momentous occasion, filled with joy and anticipation for parents. However, amidst the excitement, there is also a concern that has plagued hospitals and parents for years – the possibility of baby switching. To combat this issue, numerous technological solutions have emerged. They aim to provide an extra layer […]
Ensuring Maternal and Infant Security: The Need for Advanced Technology in Preventing Baby Switching

The miracle of childbirth is a profoundly emotional and life-changing experience for families. However, the occurrence of babies being switched at birth, though rare, has been a source of anguish and distress for parents and hospitals alike. The consequences of such an incident are immeasurable, underscoring the urgent need for robust technological solutions that can […]