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Tablets and i-pads In Nursing Homes Provide Memories – Keep Them Safe With Alpha Thunder Tags
The use of i-pads and tablets in medical practices has been growing at a rapid pace. Doctors are consulting each other using tablets, patient records are digitalized, and prescription crosschecks are a few of the benefits of mobile medical devices. Another area in the medical field where computer tablets and i-pads are proving to be useful is in the nursing home industry. Nursing home patients are finding new experiences open to them by using i-pads and tablets and medical apps are allowing them to monitor such things as blood sugar levels with a diabetes app. It is encouraging to see emerging technology improve the lives of older citizens. With the increased use of computer tablets and i-pads in assisted living and nursing homes, there also is a potential for tablet theft or i-pad theft. Alpha Thunder Tags and Classic N10 antennas can provide the necessary protection to keep the equipment in the home where it belongs.
Whether the concern is about potential dishonest employee theft or visitors stealing i-pads and tablets, when Alpha Thunder Tags are applied to the devices the opportunity for theft is significantly reduced. Thunder Tags have an adhesive backing that secures them tightly to the item to be protected. A built in tamper alarm prevents someone from removing the tag without alerting staff that they are doing so. When Checkpoint Classic N10 antennas are set up at all entry and exit doors, any device with a tag on it will cause the antenna to alarm when the tag is too close. Alpha Thunder Tags are also a 3-alarm tag which means that if someone gets out a door protected by an antenna, an alarm built into the tag will sound a very loud alert. It’s hard to beat a protective device that has a tamper alarm, antenna activation and built in theft alarm.
So what is it that i-pads and tablets are doing to improve the quality of life for older men and women? As I mentioned above there are medical apps that are helping seniors to monitor their blood glucose levels. There are also new experiences for those who had not previously used computer tablets. On the website “My Better Nursing Home”, Dr. Eleanor Barbera points out the use of Pandora to give patients “access to their favorite music (for inspiration in Rehab, or to drown out the buzzers and overhead pages”. She mentions games being available to patients to help stay sharp. On aplaceformom.com blog writer Dana Larsen points out other benefits of i-pads for memory care patients:
• They provide alternative means of communication for patients who can’t express themselves as they would like to
• Music libraries can trigger memories of their past
• They encourage socialization between residents through games, apps and internet search features
• Use of the i-pads provides a means for more communication with their children and grandchildren
• Emails and downloads of photos can be shared and are now pride of place in resident’s rooms.
I would add that while Ms. Larsen was specifically addressing i-pads, I would include tablets as fulfilling the same functions.
With so many functions and personal memories being saved on these electronic devices, it would truly be a shame for a resident to experience a tablet theft or i-pad theft. Pictures and emails that make such a difference to a resident’s comfort should not be at risk of being stolen. Protecting mobile devices with an anti-theft device only makes sense.
Nursing homes and assisted living residences should help to protect their vulnerable clients. Adding Classic N10 antennas to all entry points and using Alpha Thunder Tags to prevent tablet theft and i-pad theft only makes sense. Provide patients and their families with peace of mind, and invest in anti-theft technology.
Need information on Alpha Thunder Tags? Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now.
The use of i-pads and tablets in medical practices has been growing at a rapid pace. Doctors are consulting each other using tablets, patient records are digitalized, and prescription crosschecks are a few of the benefits of mobile medical devices. Another area in the medical field where computer tablets and i-pads are proving to be useful is in the nursing home industry. Nursing home patients are finding new experiences open to them by using i-pads and tablets and medical apps are allowing them to monitor such things as blood sugar levels with a diabetes app. It is encouraging to see emerging technology improve the lives of older citizens. With the increased use of computer tablets and i-pads in assisted living and nursing homes, there also is a potential for tablet theft or i-pad theft. Alpha Thunder Tags and Classic N10 antennas can provide the necessary protection to keep the equipment in the home where it belongs.
Whether the concern is about potential dishonest employee theft or visitors stealing i-pads and tablets, when Alpha Thunder Tags are applied to the devices the opportunity for theft is significantly reduced. Thunder Tags have an adhesive backing that secures them tightly to the item to be protected. A built in tamper alarm prevents someone from removing the tag without alerting staff that they are doing so. When Checkpoint Classic N10 antennas are set up at all entry and exit doors, any device with a tag on it will cause the antenna to alarm when the tag is too close. Alpha Thunder Tags are also a 3-alarm tag which means that if someone gets out a door protected by an antenna, an alarm built into the tag will sound a very loud alert. It’s hard to beat a protective device that has a tamper alarm, antenna activation and built in theft alarm.
So what is it that i-pads and tablets are doing to improve the quality of life for older men and women? As I mentioned above there are medical apps that are helping seniors to monitor their blood glucose levels. There are also new experiences for those who had not previously used computer tablets. On the website “My Better Nursing Home”, Dr. Eleanor Barbera points out the use of Pandora to give patients “access to their favorite music (for inspiration in Rehab, or to drown out the buzzers and overhead pages”. She mentions games being available to patients to help stay sharp. On aplaceformom.com blog writer Dana Larsen points out other benefits of i-pads for memory care patients:
• They provide alternative means of communication for patients who can’t express themselves as they would like to
• Music libraries can trigger memories of their past
• They encourage socialization between residents through games, apps and internet search features
• Use of the i-pads provides a means for more communication with their children and grandchildren
• Emails and downloads of photos can be shared and are now pride of place in resident’s rooms.
I would add that while Ms. Larsen was specifically addressing i-pads, I would include tablets as fulfilling the same functions.
With so many functions and personal memories being saved on these electronic devices, it would truly be a shame for a resident to experience a tablet theft or i-pad theft. Pictures and emails that make such a difference to a resident’s comfort should not be at risk of being stolen. Protecting mobile devices with an anti-theft device only makes sense.
Nursing homes and assisted living residences should help to protect their vulnerable clients. Adding Classic N10 antennas to all entry points and using Alpha Thunder Tags to prevent tablet theft and i-pad theft only makes sense. Provide patients and their families with peace of mind, and invest in anti-theft technology.
Need information on Alpha Thunder Tags? Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now.
FOLLOW THROUGH WITH ALPHA O-TAGS
Believe it or not, summertime is here. That means most people will be taking it outside while the kids are out of school. Historically speaking (for my company anyway), this is when shoplifting seems to spike. Maybe it’s the long days, or the sweltering heat, but our records always indicate a giant spike this time of year. Now, more than ever, we’re faced with the challenge of increasing our sales all the while trying to prevent shoplifting.
One area of business that really picks up between spring and fall is golf. Why not, really? The sun’s out, the grass on the course is green and the sweat tea tastes mighty fine this time of year. What better way to spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon than with a game of golf with your buddies? (Fishing, maybe?) Do you know who else knows this time of year is big business for golf? Thieves operate within organized groups that not only steal, but are in the game specifically with the intent to resell those stolen goods for a profit; your profit. It’s a good thing you bought those O-Tags to better secure those high end golf clubs!
Just last year, one of my stores conducted their annual inventory. Usually if an inventory is a shock, there’s a problem. I was reviewing the line items with the General Manager when we got to his golf department. There was an enormous loss in single golf clubs. I’m talking several thousand dollars in missing golf clubs. At first, we thought there may have been a shipping error from the warehouse, but after some digging, found that everything was delivered to the store. The only other explanation to such high shrink would be theft. I asked the GM if he was positive that he was following the company policy of using O-Tags to secure all golf clubs over $50. His response was a long, blank stare back at me. I knew what the answer was and he didn’t have to say it.
LP-101: in order to prevent shoplifting, you actually have to use the tools that the company gives you to do so. A box of O-Tags sitting in the warehouse will do you absolutely no good. In fact, you have to apply them to the product if you want to see any type of success. I, unfortunately, see this very often. Managers are simply assuming that their teams are doing everything right and often fail to inspect their own expectations. I gave this GM a good deal of grief (he’s really a great guy and an overall exceptional manager), it really shows a larger problem; department managers failing to adhere to LP standards.
If you have a sales manager that consistently falls below sales numbers, you’d coach that manager. If, over time, there still is no improvement, most likely there would be documentation. Even after a coaching or two (or three… maybe 4) and a written corrective, this manager doesn’t improve, chances are, you’d be in the market for a new manager. So why is it any different when it comes to the back side of sales; shrink. By not following the controls in place, isn’t this manager taking sales dollars off the table? Of course they are. If the product is stolen, it’s not available for a customer to purchase, which equates to a lost sale.
Using the tools given in order to prevent shoplifting is just as important as add-on sales, up-charging or any other sales tactic used to bring in more dollars. So if your mangers are focusing on their sales, always remind them to focus just as much attention on shrink. It could help boost their sales without them even knowing!
Get more information on O-Tags, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 today.
Believe it or not, summertime is here. That means most people will be taking it outside while the kids are out of school. Historically speaking (for my company anyway), this is when shoplifting seems to spike. Maybe it’s the long days, or the sweltering heat, but our records always indicate a giant spike this time of year. Now, more than ever, we’re faced with the challenge of increasing our sales all the while trying to prevent shoplifting.
One area of business that really picks up between spring and fall is golf. Why not, really? The sun’s out, the grass on the course is green and the sweat tea tastes mighty fine this time of year. What better way to spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon than with a game of golf with your buddies? (Fishing, maybe?) Do you know who else knows this time of year is big business for golf? Thieves operate within organized groups that not only steal, but are in the game specifically with the intent to resell those stolen goods for a profit; your profit. It’s a good thing you bought those O-Tags to better secure those high end golf clubs!
Just last year, one of my stores conducted their annual inventory. Usually if an inventory is a shock, there’s a problem. I was reviewing the line items with the General Manager when we got to his golf department. There was an enormous loss in single golf clubs. I’m talking several thousand dollars in missing golf clubs. At first, we thought there may have been a shipping error from the warehouse, but after some digging, found that everything was delivered to the store. The only other explanation to such high shrink would be theft. I asked the GM if he was positive that he was following the company policy of using O-Tags to secure all golf clubs over $50. His response was a long, blank stare back at me. I knew what the answer was and he didn’t have to say it.
LP-101: in order to prevent shoplifting, you actually have to use the tools that the company gives you to do so. A box of O-Tags sitting in the warehouse will do you absolutely no good. In fact, you have to apply them to the product if you want to see any type of success. I, unfortunately, see this very often. Managers are simply assuming that their teams are doing everything right and often fail to inspect their own expectations. I gave this GM a good deal of grief (he’s really a great guy and an overall exceptional manager), it really shows a larger problem; department managers failing to adhere to LP standards.
If you have a sales manager that consistently falls below sales numbers, you’d coach that manager. If, over time, there still is no improvement, most likely there would be documentation. Even after a coaching or two (or three… maybe 4) and a written corrective, this manager doesn’t improve, chances are, you’d be in the market for a new manager. So why is it any different when it comes to the back side of sales; shrink. By not following the controls in place, isn’t this manager taking sales dollars off the table? Of course they are. If the product is stolen, it’s not available for a customer to purchase, which equates to a lost sale.
Using the tools given in order to prevent shoplifting is just as important as add-on sales, up-charging or any other sales tactic used to bring in more dollars. So if your mangers are focusing on their sales, always remind them to focus just as much attention on shrink. It could help boost their sales without them even knowing!
Get more information on O-Tags, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 today.
Background Check Company-5 WC blog 110
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Employees Can Create Chaos For Your Company – Be Careful In Hiring, Use A Background Check Company
Did you know that if you are a business owner and one of your employees hurts someone while they are working, you can be held responsible? Whether the injured party is a co-worker or a customer, if your employee was on the clock, lost his temper and caused an injury, you or the business may be held liable. The same thing can apply to an employee who is involved in a car accident while performing work related duties. According to Nolo.com, an online legal web page, “Under a legal doctrine sometimes referred to as “respondeat superior”, an employer is legally responsible for the actions of its employees.” They do go on to mention that this is only when the employee is working. With employers being accountable for the actions of their employees, it is imperative that a background check company is utilized to complete a pre-employment screening for prospective new hires.
Pre-employment screening and background checks vet a candidate before you actually bring them onto your staff. You can often choose how in-depth you would like the background check company to go in their search process. Depending on the job you are wanting done, you may only want a local criminal history check completed. If, on the other hand, the employee will be driving a company vehicle you would want to have a thorough driving history researched. Perhaps the job you are filling requires a state certification such as a barber or a day care worker. A background check company can verify certificates and licenses an applicant may indicate they possess on their application. Another thing to consider is where your business is located. If your business is in the vicinity of a school, it could be extremely important that you have a sex offender registry check completed.
Don’t think you need to be concerned about a lawsuit because of the actions of an employee? In a January 28, 2016 article in eater.com, a Fresno Police Officer is suing McDonald’s after being attacked by an employee. The officer responded to a call about a fight between two employees and in the process of trying to break up the fight the officer was punched several times. According to the article, “It suggests that McDonald’s was aware that Deel had “violent tendencies” and suffered “from a mental condition that made him a danger to himself and others.” According to hrmorning.com, in 2009 a company was sued and lost after a company employee who was on call hit another car while driving drunk. The employee was driving his own car, but was carrying a company issued cell phone and pager because he was on call at the time. The final verdict required the company to pay $300,000 to the victim.
In both cases the actions of an employee are the catalyst for a lawsuit against the employer. It is not clear from the articles that a pre-employment screening would have uncovered anything in the past of any of the employees. However, the possibility remains that a background check company may have uncovered something and flagged the candidate before a hiring decision was made. If you notice in the McDonald’s case it is alleged that the employee had violent tendencies. It is possible that this person had a criminal history the reader is not made privy to. In the vehicle accident, I have to wonder if this is the first time the driver has been guilty of driving under the influence. Perhaps he has had other activity on his driving record that might have caused concern for the employer if a background check company had uncovered it.
Don’t let your company become the target of a lawsuit due to the actions of an employee with a checkered past. A thorough pre-employment screening can provide you with the history you need to make an informed decision about an applicant.
Pre-employment screening is important and we can help you with it. Call 1.770.426.0547 and let’s talk.
Did you know that if you are a business owner and one of your employees hurts someone while they are working, you can be held responsible? Whether the injured party is a co-worker or a customer, if your employee was on the clock, lost his temper and caused an injury, you or the business may be held liable. The same thing can apply to an employee who is involved in a car accident while performing work related duties. According to Nolo.com, an online legal web page, “Under a legal doctrine sometimes referred to as “respondeat superior”, an employer is legally responsible for the actions of its employees.” They do go on to mention that this is only when the employee is working. With employers being accountable for the actions of their employees, it is imperative that a background check company is utilized to complete a pre-employment screening for prospective new hires.
Pre-employment screening and background checks vet a candidate before you actually bring them onto your staff. You can often choose how in-depth you would like the background check company to go in their search process. Depending on the job you are wanting done, you may only want a local criminal history check completed. If, on the other hand, the employee will be driving a company vehicle you would want to have a thorough driving history researched. Perhaps the job you are filling requires a state certification such as a barber or a day care worker. A background check company can verify certificates and licenses an applicant may indicate they possess on their application. Another thing to consider is where your business is located. If your business is in the vicinity of a school, it could be extremely important that you have a sex offender registry check completed.
Don’t think you need to be concerned about a lawsuit because of the actions of an employee? In a January 28, 2016 article in eater.com, a Fresno Police Officer is suing McDonald’s after being attacked by an employee. The officer responded to a call about a fight between two employees and in the process of trying to break up the fight the officer was punched several times. According to the article, “It suggests that McDonald’s was aware that Deel had “violent tendencies” and suffered “from a mental condition that made him a danger to himself and others.” According to hrmorning.com, in 2009 a company was sued and lost after a company employee who was on call hit another car while driving drunk. The employee was driving his own car, but was carrying a company issued cell phone and pager because he was on call at the time. The final verdict required the company to pay $300,000 to the victim.
In both cases the actions of an employee are the catalyst for a lawsuit against the employer. It is not clear from the articles that a pre-employment screening would have uncovered anything in the past of any of the employees. However, the possibility remains that a background check company may have uncovered something and flagged the candidate before a hiring decision was made. If you notice in the McDonald’s case it is alleged that the employee had violent tendencies. It is possible that this person had a criminal history the reader is not made privy to. In the vehicle accident, I have to wonder if this is the first time the driver has been guilty of driving under the influence. Perhaps he has had other activity on his driving record that might have caused concern for the employer if a background check company had uncovered it.
Don’t let your company become the target of a lawsuit due to the actions of an employee with a checkered past. A thorough pre-employment screening can provide you with the history you need to make an informed decision about an applicant.
Pre-employment screening is important and we can help you with it. Call 1.770.426.0547 and let’s talk.
