i-pad theft – 3 WC blog 73
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Alpha Thunder Tags -5
Stolen Patient Information Creates Chaos – Protect Clients With Alpha Thunder Tags
What happens to a patient in the event their medical record information is stolen? Should a patient’s medical information be compromised due to a medical tablet theft or a medical i-pad theft, or through other meanst, here are a number of potential issues that can arise. According to insurancefraud.org, patients whose information is stolen may become victims of scams. The website reports that dishonest doctors and medical personnel file fraudulent claims using stolen patient information. Organized theft rings will open fake clinics after purchasing patient information on the black market and then make bogus claims against health insurance policies. Additionally, using stolen medical information, thieves will receive free treatment from medical providers. Aside from fraud, the website also lists the costs to patients when their information is stolen. The results can be ruined credit; the potential loss of healthcare coverage, medical history can become inaccurate as criminals have posed as the patient. False insurance claims can drive up the premiums of the victim’s insurance policy. Medical record theft has a ripple effect that can go on for a significant length of time. This is why it is so important that steps are taken to minimize the opportunities for medical record information to be stolen. Preventing medical tablet theft and i-pad theft by using Alpha Thunder Tags is one way to start controlling your office devices.
The Alpha Thunder Tag is simply secured to a mobile device with an adhesive backing. It is designed to be tamper proof so it can’t be removed by unauthorized persons without activating an audible alarm built into the tag. The protection afforded by the Alpha Thunder Tag is when it is used in conjunction with an electronic article surveillance system (EAS). The way it works is when someone walks out of a door that is protected with an EAS antenna the antenna emits a loud alarm and built in lights flash. These tags have their own built in alarm that will also activate if the protected device is carried within range of the antenna, giving another layer of protection. With alarms sounding staff and employees are immediately made aware that a device is being removed from the building and they can respond accordingly. The device can be recovered before any damage is done.
Some medical providers may be reluctant to install electronic article surveillance antennas out of concern that they may pose risks to patients with pacemakers. According to the American Heart Association (heart.org) “Interactions with EAS systems are unlikely to cause significant symptoms in most patients.” They do caution patients with heart pacemakers not to stay near an EAS system longer than necessary and not to lean against them. Similar cautions are provided for interactions with metal detectors for these patients so there should be no cause for concern to invest in an EAS system. In fact, it appears from the website there could be more concern with newer cell phones interrupting pacemakers than an EAS antenna. With such a low risk of concern, installing EAS antennas and investing in Alpha Thunder Tags is a smart way to reduce the risk for patient information theft due to i-pad theft or tablet theft.
Protecting patient information is a high priority for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Enormous fines are being levied against medical providers and agencies that have had patient information stolen, either through hacking or from stolen medical devices. It only makes sense that companies take practical steps to protect patients whenever possible. Investing in Alpha Thunder Tags and electronic article surveillance antennas is one sound measure to ensure patient information is not compromised.
For more information on Alpha Thunder Tags, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
What happens to a patient in the event their medical record information is stolen? Should a patient’s medical information be compromised due to a medical tablet theft or a medical i-pad theft, or through other meanst, here are a number of potential issues that can arise. According to insurancefraud.org, patients whose information is stolen may become victims of scams. The website reports that dishonest doctors and medical personnel file fraudulent claims using stolen patient information. Organized theft rings will open fake clinics after purchasing patient information on the black market and then make bogus claims against health insurance policies. Additionally, using stolen medical information, thieves will receive free treatment from medical providers. Aside from fraud, the website also lists the costs to patients when their information is stolen. The results can be ruined credit; the potential loss of healthcare coverage, medical history can become inaccurate as criminals have posed as the patient. False insurance claims can drive up the premiums of the victim’s insurance policy. Medical record theft has a ripple effect that can go on for a significant length of time. This is why it is so important that steps are taken to minimize the opportunities for medical record information to be stolen. Preventing medical tablet theft and i-pad theft by using Alpha Thunder Tags is one way to start controlling your office devices.
The Alpha Thunder Tag is simply secured to a mobile device with an adhesive backing. It is designed to be tamper proof so it can’t be removed by unauthorized persons without activating an audible alarm built into the tag. The protection afforded by the Alpha Thunder Tag is when it is used in conjunction with an electronic article surveillance system (EAS). The way it works is when someone walks out of a door that is protected with an EAS antenna the antenna emits a loud alarm and built in lights flash. These tags have their own built in alarm that will also activate if the protected device is carried within range of the antenna, giving another layer of protection. With alarms sounding staff and employees are immediately made aware that a device is being removed from the building and they can respond accordingly. The device can be recovered before any damage is done.
Some medical providers may be reluctant to install electronic article surveillance antennas out of concern that they may pose risks to patients with pacemakers. According to the American Heart Association (heart.org) “Interactions with EAS systems are unlikely to cause significant symptoms in most patients.” They do caution patients with heart pacemakers not to stay near an EAS system longer than necessary and not to lean against them. Similar cautions are provided for interactions with metal detectors for these patients so there should be no cause for concern to invest in an EAS system. In fact, it appears from the website there could be more concern with newer cell phones interrupting pacemakers than an EAS antenna. With such a low risk of concern, installing EAS antennas and investing in Alpha Thunder Tags is a smart way to reduce the risk for patient information theft due to i-pad theft or tablet theft.
Protecting patient information is a high priority for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Enormous fines are being levied against medical providers and agencies that have had patient information stolen, either through hacking or from stolen medical devices. It only makes sense that companies take practical steps to protect patients whenever possible. Investing in Alpha Thunder Tags and electronic article surveillance antennas is one sound measure to ensure patient information is not compromised.
For more information on Alpha Thunder Tags, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
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Library Security-3 WC blog 71
Library Special Collections Can Be Secure With The Classic N10 Antenna
In retail loss prevention, electronic article surveillance, EAS antennas, security tags, all involved product protection. I never really thought about those applications being useful in other sectors and I never would have thought about it in a library. In fact, had I been asked if I thought anyone would steal from a library I probably would have scratched my head and assumed that person was off their rocker. The ironic thing is that I have been working in an academic library at our local university for nearly five years. I have learned that YES, people do steal from libraries and YES, electronic article surveillance (EAS) and radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies are in use in libraries. In case you are wondering what people might steal from a library, let’s see if I can help shed some light. People will steal compact discs, DVDs, magazines, newspapers and books. Why would someone steal from a library? The same reasons they would steal from anywhere else, they see something they want and they decide to take it. Since people do steal, some libraries have a special area of concern. There are libraries that have rooms dedicated to “special collections” and some libraries have genealogy rooms. The library I work in has a special collection room with rare books dedicated to the history of the local area, some going back pre-Civil War era. Libraries with these types of collections will not check out these books and in most cases handling of the books is monitored and copying is not permitted. These collections are not allowed to even leave the room due to how rare they are and in many cases how valuable they are, especially to a collector. Library security can be a difficult proposition in these cases, balancing the public’s desire to view the materials against the need to prevent damage and theft. I will also tell you that as many public libraries face tightening budgets, it can be difficult to find the funding to devote a staff member or librarian to just provide coverage for one room. This is where the Checkpoint N10 Antenna can come into play.
Often special collection rooms are not very big compared to other areas of a library. How convenient would it be if, instead of keeping these rooms locked and having to monitor the patrons by keeping a staff member tied to that one room, the doorway was protected with an EAS antenna? The Classic N10 antenna is a small, compact EAS antenna that was designed with small convenience stores in mind. It was found that convenience store owners desired a system to protect their merchandise, but standard EAS systems took up too much room. The N10 antenna was made to provide a high detection area like its bigger counterparts, but has a much smaller footprint. With tight budgets, library security may not be high on a priority list. But, how much more convenient would it be for a public library to be able to protect a special collection, such as a genealogy room, with an EAS antenna and not be required to dedicate a staff member to that one space. Should a patron attempt to walk out of the room with material protected with an EAS tag the Classic N10 antenna will alarm with sound and lights. Library staff could respond to the alarm and resolve the issue. To optimize personnel, a service point or reference desk can be located near the room to allow the staff member to render library assistance at the desk while also being close to the special collection and able to provide immediate response to an EAS alarm activation.
Library security is important. Many of the books and documents in special collection rooms are one of a kind and irreplaceable. It is possible to balance tight budgets and a small space with a secure environment if your library were to install the N10 antenna.
For more information on the N10 antenna, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
In retail loss prevention, electronic article surveillance, EAS antennas, security tags, all involved product protection. I never really thought about those applications being useful in other sectors and I never would have thought about it in a library. In fact, had I been asked if I thought anyone would steal from a library I probably would have scratched my head and assumed that person was off their rocker. The ironic thing is that I have been working in an academic library at our local university for nearly five years. I have learned that YES, people do steal from libraries and YES, electronic article surveillance (EAS) and radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies are in use in libraries. In case you are wondering what people might steal from a library, let’s see if I can help shed some light. People will steal compact discs, DVDs, magazines, newspapers and books. Why would someone steal from a library? The same reasons they would steal from anywhere else, they see something they want and they decide to take it. Since people do steal, some libraries have a special area of concern. There are libraries that have rooms dedicated to “special collections” and some libraries have genealogy rooms. The library I work in has a special collection room with rare books dedicated to the history of the local area, some going back pre-Civil War era. Libraries with these types of collections will not check out these books and in most cases handling of the books is monitored and copying is not permitted. These collections are not allowed to even leave the room due to how rare they are and in many cases how valuable they are, especially to a collector. Library security can be a difficult proposition in these cases, balancing the public’s desire to view the materials against the need to prevent damage and theft. I will also tell you that as many public libraries face tightening budgets, it can be difficult to find the funding to devote a staff member or librarian to just provide coverage for one room. This is where the Checkpoint N10 Antenna can come into play.
Often special collection rooms are not very big compared to other areas of a library. How convenient would it be if, instead of keeping these rooms locked and having to monitor the patrons by keeping a staff member tied to that one room, the doorway was protected with an EAS antenna? The Classic N10 antenna is a small, compact EAS antenna that was designed with small convenience stores in mind. It was found that convenience store owners desired a system to protect their merchandise, but standard EAS systems took up too much room. The N10 antenna was made to provide a high detection area like its bigger counterparts, but has a much smaller footprint. With tight budgets, library security may not be high on a priority list. But, how much more convenient would it be for a public library to be able to protect a special collection, such as a genealogy room, with an EAS antenna and not be required to dedicate a staff member to that one space. Should a patron attempt to walk out of the room with material protected with an EAS tag the Classic N10 antenna will alarm with sound and lights. Library staff could respond to the alarm and resolve the issue. To optimize personnel, a service point or reference desk can be located near the room to allow the staff member to render library assistance at the desk while also being close to the special collection and able to provide immediate response to an EAS alarm activation.
Library security is important. Many of the books and documents in special collection rooms are one of a kind and irreplaceable. It is possible to balance tight budgets and a small space with a secure environment if your library were to install the N10 antenna.
For more information on the N10 antenna, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
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(EASy Bottle-5, Bottle Service-2)
EASy Bottle: Luxury Minus Liability
Many high-end nightclubs, bars and lounges like to offer Bottle Service as a luxurious, relaxing way for patrons to enjoy their time at the establishment. Keeping bottles of liquor at the table where the patrons are seated creates the sense of a high-end atmosphere and a convenience for paying customers and even staff. However, if you own, operate, or are employed with one of these establishments you know the liability issues that come with offering this service. If you are concerned about liability and local or state regulations and laws, the EASy Bottle is likely the solution to your problems.
Most states strictly prohibit customers from pouring their own drinks at any establishment that serves alcohol, and with good reason. If you let patrons of your establishment serve themselves you would be running a gauntlet of liability risks. Are your patrons over-serving themselves? Consequences of over-serving include all sorts of things; medical issues, aggression and fighting, general destruction of property, and leaving your establishment too intoxicated to drive. One over-served person jeopardizes your entire base of customers and employees for the night. Another liability is the potential for underage drinking. Who is getting served alcohol? Has a minor slipped in with a group and began drinking from their bottles? I don’t even have to go over all of the liability issues involved with having intoxicated minors drinking at your establishment, but one of them would be the possibility of losing your liquor license. Out of control guests are definitely not going to contribute to the high-end atmosphere that you are trying to foster. So how does one offer the luxury of Bottle Service while not worrying about state and local laws and liability issues? The EASy Bottle is the most simple and effective solution.
The EASy Bottle is a form of bottle lock, that when applied to liquor bottles, prevents anyone who does not have a key from pouring any drinks. This allows your servers to help all of your guests and reduce liability, all while maintaining the luxurious feel of having bottles and mixers at the tables. The reusable caps are easily applied to the bottle and are simple for servers to use in a fast-paced environment. The four-pronged opening key comes standard on a retractable clip, which can be placed on essentially any type of clothing, allowing for fast and easy access to the key when there is a need to pour beverages.
At first glance it may seem like too much trouble to lock your bottles, and some may think this will create too much of an inconvenience for the patrons who you are serving. A keen manager, however, will quickly see bottle locks as a customer service opportunity. Locked bottles creates a strong need for high-level service. Servers can push guest service to a new level by frequently checking on patrons, and in turn, sell more products. It also gives them the opportunity to discuss different liquors and upgrades to the guests and generate a base of customers that will frequent your establishment. Reducing liability for the business you are operating is absolutely crucial in this day and age, but we all know the only way to thrive in business is to create return customers. When a business is known for having issues with out-of -control guests, over-serving, serving minors, etc., it can drive away the higher-paying customer you are trying to acquire and maintain.
Equipping your liquors with the EASy Bottle not only mitigates your chances of loss, but can also create a finer atmosphere and space for the customers that you need to maintain your business.
For more information on EASy Bottles, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
Many high-end nightclubs, bars and lounges like to offer Bottle Service as a luxurious, relaxing way for patrons to enjoy their time at the establishment. Keeping bottles of liquor at the table where the patrons are seated creates the sense of a high-end atmosphere and a convenience for paying customers and even staff. However, if you own, operate, or are employed with one of these establishments you know the liability issues that come with offering this service. If you are concerned about liability and local or state regulations and laws, the EASy Bottle is likely the solution to your problems.
Most states strictly prohibit customers from pouring their own drinks at any establishment that serves alcohol, and with good reason. If you let patrons of your establishment serve themselves you would be running a gauntlet of liability risks. Are your patrons over-serving themselves? Consequences of over-serving include all sorts of things; medical issues, aggression and fighting, general destruction of property, and leaving your establishment too intoxicated to drive. One over-served person jeopardizes your entire base of customers and employees for the night. Another liability is the potential for underage drinking. Who is getting served alcohol? Has a minor slipped in with a group and began drinking from their bottles? I don’t even have to go over all of the liability issues involved with having intoxicated minors drinking at your establishment, but one of them would be the possibility of losing your liquor license. Out of control guests are definitely not going to contribute to the high-end atmosphere that you are trying to foster. So how does one offer the luxury of Bottle Service while not worrying about state and local laws and liability issues? The EASy Bottle is the most simple and effective solution.
The EASy Bottle is a form of bottle lock, that when applied to liquor bottles, prevents anyone who does not have a key from pouring any drinks. This allows your servers to help all of your guests and reduce liability, all while maintaining the luxurious feel of having bottles and mixers at the tables. The reusable caps are easily applied to the bottle and are simple for servers to use in a fast-paced environment. The four-pronged opening key comes standard on a retractable clip, which can be placed on essentially any type of clothing, allowing for fast and easy access to the key when there is a need to pour beverages.
At first glance it may seem like too much trouble to lock your bottles, and some may think this will create too much of an inconvenience for the patrons who you are serving. A keen manager, however, will quickly see bottle locks as a customer service opportunity. Locked bottles creates a strong need for high-level service. Servers can push guest service to a new level by frequently checking on patrons, and in turn, sell more products. It also gives them the opportunity to discuss different liquors and upgrades to the guests and generate a base of customers that will frequent your establishment. Reducing liability for the business you are operating is absolutely crucial in this day and age, but we all know the only way to thrive in business is to create return customers. When a business is known for having issues with out-of -control guests, over-serving, serving minors, etc., it can drive away the higher-paying customer you are trying to acquire and maintain.
Equipping your liquors with the EASy Bottle not only mitigates your chances of loss, but can also create a finer atmosphere and space for the customers that you need to maintain your business.
For more information on EASy Bottles, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
