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 for infant protection in…
Read MoreProtecting newborn patients from the threat of abduction has become a high priority in all well run hospitals and birthing centers. Providing high quality infant protection in a hospital environment is easier and more affordable than ever with Cuddles Infant Protection system from Accutech. Cuddles is an (RFID) electronic security system designed specifically to maintain…
Read MoreHospital 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, facilities deploy security systems designed specifically to maintain safety of infants in obstetric and pediatric departments using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. With a transmitter chip attached…
Read MoreBringing a baby into the world is a joyous event. But the threat of infant abduction is still a very real one. A report by The Times of India found that a newborn boy was abducted from Thane Civil Hospital around 3 am on Sunday, January 14, 2018 barely four hours after his birth. Deputy…
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