Choosing an Infant Protection System

Infant safety is critical for healthcare support after the birthing process. Of the 335 infant abductions in the United States that happened between 1964 and 2021, 41.8% happened at a healthcare facility. Whether you're addressing potential abductions or accidental baby swaps, protecting infants is critical while they're in your facility's care. With CenTrak's advanced infant security systems, your facility can maximize infant safety, protecting everyone's peace of mind.

The Benefits of an Infant Security System

While safety is the number one priority of infant abduction systems, they can also make healthcare operations easier. When you choose the right system, you invest in comfort, quality, and accuracy. The right infant security system delivers advanced:

1. Reliability: These systems use dedicated networks for communications. This reduces the load on your existing Wi-Fi network while avoiding protection system outages. In the event of a server outage, you can ensure security door controllers operate without network dependency. Dedicated networks give you faster, more reliable communication when it matters most.
2. Comfort: CenTrak's newbaby™ infant protection system comes in a range of secure, comfortable designs. Concave ankle wearables maximize user comfort. Our bands are smooth, comfortable, and offer nonintrusive security for infants.
3. Locating: CenTrak's solutions offer scalable location technology, providing customizable location coverage throughout the facility – from zonal to room-level. Get immediate location information and real-time alerts, ensuring infants are accounted for accurately.

What to Look for in Infant Protection Systems

With so many infant abduction solutions on the market, how do you find the best fit for your facility? The best way for healthcare facilities to protect their most vulnerable patients is to be proactive with a reliable infant protection system. These infant security systems offer cost-effective, facility-wide protection for babies. Should an unauthorized attempt to leave the facility with a protected newborn occur, the platform will immediately set off an alarm, capture video images, activate door locks, and even hold selected elevators. When you invest in infant protection, look for these features:

1. Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS): Choose a system that uses RTLS technology for precise and continuous monitoring. RTLS provides accurate location information that is continuously sent to the server. You'll get location information no matter the line of sight. With real-time updates, you can respond immediately to unauthorized infant movement.
2. Automated alerts: A quality infant protection system should have automated alert systems. You want a system to generate immediate audible and visual alerts for tampering, unauthorized movements, and incorrect rooms. Additionally, look for automated security measures to prevent infants from leaving the premises and failover redundancy features so that your security systems work during a network outage.
3. Mother-baby matching: Mother-baby matching is essential for preventing mismatches. While facilities work hard to match mothers and babies accurately, accidents can still happen. Mother-baby matching technology provides alerts when infants are paired with the wrong mother or taken to an incorrect location. This feature is essential for healthcare facilities looking to maintain the best infant care standards.
4. Customizable workflows: Healthcare requires customization. Your facility needs a solution that works with its operation, improving productivity. Choose systems with customizable workflows to ensure you can tailor them to meet your unique needs and protocols. Transfer, transport, and discharge protocols should all be flexible so you can match them to your facility.
5. Comfortable and durable devices: Infant wearables should be durable and easy to wear, maximizing security without affecting infants. Look for waterproof and water-resistant tags, along with well-reviewed comfort features. Tags should have tamper detection features and long battery lives to ensure continuous protection.
6. Seamless integration: Infant protection systems are only as good as your team's ability to use them. Choose a system with seamless integration and expert support to boost your location accuracy and management quality. It should be scalable to grow with your facility and provide all the features you need.

Why Choose CenTrak Infant Security Systems?

CenTrak offers unparalleled security, comfort, and quality with our newbaby™ infant protection system. When you partner with us, you can streamline your security and workflows simultaneously, optimizing security and productivity. Enjoy these benefits with CenTrak's advanced infant security systems:

1. Real-Time Alerts

CenTrak's infant protection system ensures immediate response through a multilayered alert mechanism. The system triggers escalating alerts as infants approach exit points, including automated door locks and disabled elevator access. The software's intuitive interface offers audible and popup alerts, allowing staff to manage tags and respond to incidents swiftly.

2. Scalability

We've designed our solution to grow with your facility's needs. Easily scale CenTrak's platform to accommodate your safety initiatives, clinical workflows, asset tracking, and environmental monitoring. This adaptability makes it suitable for any healthcare facility and protocols. A single RTLS infrastructure simplifies management and maintenance.

3. Location Accuracy

CenTrak delivers reliable location updates and accuracy. We use patented Gen2IR equipment to deliver information for various locations, letting you pinpoint infant locations with accuracy. You get rapid location updates that capture the movement of patients, equipment, and staff. This precision ensures that you get continuous location monitoring for every infant. Enjoy enhanced security and operational efficiency at all times.

4. Comprehensive Support

We offer comprehensive support for your team. Our clinical educators arrive at your facility to provide hands-on support and education. With our clinical workshops and training, your team will get insights into best practices, workflow management, and more. Our team will give you direct insight into our solution, creating a more effective team and security solution. Cut long onboarding delays from the process with our team's dedicated support.

5. Detailed Analytics

CenTrak's system includes advanced analytics that supports in-depth analysis of infant movement, transfer and transport events, and alarm occurrences over time. These insights help improve operational procedures and enhance your facility's overall safety and efficiency. Additionally, enjoy our easy-to-use system with features like customized workflows and detailed data logs. Tailor alarm rules, escalation paths, and workflows to meet your unique needs.

6. Seamless Integration

CenTrak's system integrates seamlessly with your facility's existing solutions. Enjoy real-time infant visibility and location management without impacting other systems. The system's auto-admission process simplifies assigning newborn tags, ensuring immediate locating from when the tag is applied. Our technology works with your existing setup, from electronic health records software to access control systems. You'll maximize infant protection without sacrificing productivity elsewhere.

Protect Your Most Precious Assets

When it comes to infant protection, you need cutting-edge technology and real-time insights. Enjoy advanced, responsive infant protection with infant security systems from CenTrak. Our industry-leading infant protection solutions are designed with comfort, integration, and security in mind. Request a demo today to see how our solutions can transform your facility's infant security for lasting protection.