Training Healthcare Staff on New Security Protocols

Posted by Accutech on March 4, 2025 10:49 am

Security in healthcare facilities has always been essential. With sensitive patient data, vulnerable individuals, and complex operations, robust hospital security is critical to ensuring patient safety, protecting data, and maintaining your organization's reputation. However, even the best security measures depend on the people who enforce them. This is why hospital…

Topics: Hospital

The Future of Baby Footprinting

Posted by Accutech on February 20, 2025 11:13 am

Newborn identification is a critical foundation of neonatal care, ensuring each baby is uniquely documented from their first moments of life. For decades, hospitals have relied on traditional ink-based footprinting to record a newborn's identity. While this method has been widely used, it is not without its drawbacks—smudged prints, fading…

Topics: Cuddles

Addressing the Rise of Dementia with ResidentGuard Wander Management Solutions

Posted by Accutech on January 27, 2025 10:11 am

The United States is on the cusp of a major shift in healthcare needs, driven by a rapidly aging population and a sharp increase in dementia cases. A recent large-scale analysis revealed that roughly two in five U.S. adults over the age of 55 will develop some form of dementia…

older woman leaning on cane with a smile

Topics: Wander Management

The Evolution of Infant Protection in Healthcare Technology

Posted by Accutech on December 8, 2024 11:50 am

Protecting infants in healthcare facilities is one of the most important responsibilities, but it comes with many challenges. New technology has improved infant security systems, turning them into advanced tools that boost safety and efficiency in maternity and neonatal units. These systems help prevent infant abductions and give healthcare staff…

Topics: Kidz

Safeguarding Patient Privacy with Role-Based Access Control

Posted by Accutech on November 8, 2024 11:31 am

In the era of digital transformation, protecting patient privacy is a cornerstone of trust in the healthcare industry. As increasing amounts of sensitive data move online, the challenge of protecting patient information has become more critical than ever. This is where Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) comes in. It is a…

Topics: Electronic Access Control

Essential Features of an Access Control System

Posted by Accutech on October 1, 2024 12:38 pm

At its core, an Electronic Access Control (EAC) system is designed to control who can go where and when within a facility. This functionality is particularly critical in environments like hospitals and healthcare facilities, where controlling access to sensitive areas and ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and data is…

Groundbreaking Blood Test for Alzheimer’s: A Game Changer for Early Detection and Routine Testing

Posted by Accutech on August 13, 2024 9:28 am

In a significant advancement for Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, Swedish researchers have unveiled a new blood test capable of diagnosing Alzheimer’s with an impressive 91% accuracy rate. This breakthrough, announced at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia and published in JAMA, opens the way for routine testing for the condition,…

Topics: Paging/Alerting, Senior Living

Early Signs of Dementia Wandering: How to Identify and Manage This Behavior

Posted by Accutech on July 13, 2024 9:47 am

Dementia is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of seniors worldwide. One of the more distressing symptoms for caregivers is wandering, which can pose significant safety risks for individuals with dementia. Identifying the early signs of wandering can help caregivers take proactive steps to manage this behavior and…

Understanding Role-Based Access Control in Physical Security

Posted by Accutech on June 6, 2024 1:58 pm

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a security protocol used in physical security systems to manage who can access certain areas within a facility based on their role or position within an organization. This approach ensures that individuals only have access to areas essential for their work, thereby enhancing security and…

Topics: Uncategorized

How Hospitals Prevent Infant Switching

Posted by Accutech on May 24, 2024 2:13 pm

Infant switching in hospitals might sound like a plot straight out of a dramatic movie, but it is a very real concern with serious implications for families and medical institutions alike. One of the most famous and compelling cases in the United States that brought this issue to the forefront…

Topics: Uncategorized

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