1987
Founder and current owner, Glenn F. Jonas, organized the company in Milwaukee, WI with the mission to provide security products for healthcare markets using RF technology, and wireless monitoring and controls.
History of RFT
1987
Founder and current owner, Glenn F. Jonas, organized the company in Milwaukee, WI with the mission to provide security products for healthcare markets using RF technology, and wireless monitoring and controls.
1988
1988 – LASATA Nursing Home (Cedarburg, WI), became RFT’s first customer with its purchase of our Wander Management Solution.
1993
First version of a fall prevention product was developed (patented with 17 claims). Work began on the industry’s first RFID infant security system: SAFE PLACE® Infant Security Solution with alarming band.
1995
A new wireless nurse call system – Quick Response® – was released for use in assisted living and senior care communities.
1997
The SENSATEC® Fall Management product line, designed to alert staff members of potential fall risk before an incident, was introduced.
2002
RFT entered the Real-Time Locationing Systems (RTLS) asset tracking marketplace with acquisition of PinPoint Company of Boston, MA.
2004
The SAFE PLACE® Elopement Management Solution was launched to reduce elopement risk in emergency departments and acute care.
2005
New clinical education and development teams were put in place to help customers learn and launch their SAFE PLACE® systems.
2007
CODE WATCH® transmitter released – a discreet, lightweight and water-resistant transmitter for our Wander Management Solution.
2010
CODE ALERT® Quick Response Premiere Wireless Call Solution receives certification to ANSI/UL 1069, Edition 7 for Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment.
2011
Rebranded CODE ALERT® Wireless Call Solution into three (3) distinct options: Quick Response® Premiere, Plus and S – enabling senior living communities to customize a solution to meet their price point.
2012
Introduced the Touchpad Exit Controller (TEC) for monitoring doors in CODE ALERT® Wander Management and SAFE PLACE® systems. A discreet, LED touchpad turns off when not in use, helping the controller blend into the environment.
2016
Sleek new Quick Touch® pendant offers improved aesthetics and peace of mind for residents, while the new RFT Cares® smartphone app enables caregivers to efficiently receive, acknowledge and classify alarms. Quick Response® Prime Wireless Nurse Call Solution introduced to deliver the benefits of a fully-featured system at an affordable price
2017
RFT celebrates its 30th year in business, still focused on providing innovative safety and security solutions for healthcare, senior living, hospitality, and education.
