Infant Abduction Tragedy Points to Classic Profile
The tragic April 2012 infant abduction case in Texas in which a young mother was murdered and her three-day old son was taken highlights the lengths at which someone will go to obtain a child....
View ArticleAWHONN Survey Follow Up – Some Common Shortfalls of Infant Protection Systems
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...
View ArticleInfant Abductor Sentenced To Twelve Years
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...
View ArticleTwo Recent Infant Abductions Shed Light on Need for Infant Protection Systems...
August Saw One Successful Abduction and Another Attempted Abduction, highlighting the need for the Accutech Cuddles Infant Protection System It is a new mother’s worst nightmare; in the days after...
View ArticleAttempted Abduction Sheds Light On Facility Security
The August abduction attempt of an infant in Pittsburgh was thankfully not succcessful and three-day old Bryce Coleman was recovered unharmed within hours and returned to his mother. Parents working...
View ArticleFBI Points Out Safety Tips To Prevent Infant Abductions
Thankfully, infant abductions are a rarity. But it does happen and 2012 has seen its fair share. Although all of the abducted infants were recovered, one of them tragically ended in the death of the...
View ArticleHow Can We Meet the Security Needs of Your Facility? A Guide to Our Quoting...
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...
View ArticleCuddles Mother–Baby Match to Prevent Confusion
Babies switched at birth – the story strikes fear into the heart of every parent. In December 2012 in Minneapolis, new mother Tammy Van Dyke’s day-old baby was accidentally placed in the incorrect...
View ArticleUnderstanding Hospital Infant Protection Systems from Accutech
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...
View ArticleCuddles Leads the Industry with Safeguards Against Electromagnetic Interference
Hospital maternity wards and birthing centers must address the potential threat of abduction with security measures that track and protect their newborn patients. To safeguard against this threat,...
View ArticleCuddles Infant Protection System Will Allow You to Stop Managing a System &...
Nurses who specialize in caring for new mothers and infants share in tremendous joy, wonder and gratitude as well as anxiety and grief as a regular part of their workday. They are engaged and committed...
View ArticleCombating Alarm Fatigue
Even a casual observer can’t avoid noticing how many beeping machines are part of the modern hospital or residential nursing facility. In addition to monitoring patients’ vital signs, medication...
View ArticleCuddles Infant Protection Survey Results
We recently conducted a survey of our Cuddles Infant Protection customers and got some very helpful feedback about our product and support. Thank you to everybody who took the time to answer our...
View ArticleAWHONN Survey Follow Up – Some Common Shortfalls of Infant Protection Systems
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...
View ArticleInfant Abductor Sentenced To Twelve Years
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...
View ArticleThe Importance of Infant Abduction Security Audits
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...
View ArticleCuddles Infant Protection Solution – Total Cost of Ownership
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...
View ArticleAccutech Systems Withstand CPU Failure
Modern hospitals and nursing facilities use an array of computer and software driven technology to provide top-notch care. Storing and accessing medical records, monitoring, communication as well as...
View ArticleInfant Abduction From Hospital in Quebec Sheds Light on Need for Infant...
A 2008 report by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police warned that although they are rare, hospitals and maternity wards must remain on “high alert” against the threat of infant abductions. A similar...
View ArticleFrustrated Customers Forced Into Costly Upgrades
When buying an infant security solution there are many concerns that come into play. While first and foremost you need to find the solution that provides a safe environment and meets your...
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