Alpha Thunder Tag – 4 WC Blog 51
Tablet Theft – 5
Laptop Theft – 3
Don’t Put Patient Information and Safety At Risk – Alpha Thunder Tags Can Protect Mobile Devices From Theft
The use of mobile technology in the medical field has had many positive benefits. According to a MEDPAGE TODAY article dated 02/10/2014, “Hospitals Use Tablets As Extension Of EHRs”, by David Pittman,
• “Hospital rounds are completed more quickly” (University of Chicago Medicine)
• “Tests can be ordered more quickly” (Vanderbilt University)
• “The University of Pittsburgh tested software that can allow doctors to jump between apps without having to reenter patient information”
• “Improvement in length of time for nurses to enter vital signs”
While the benefits continue to grow and medical centers and doctor’s offices see the advantages of using mobile technology, there are certain risks associated with the devices if they are lost or stolen. Because these portable devices tend to be small, they can be difficult to protect. The Alpha Thunder Tag has protections built in that make it the perfect choice in preventing tablet theft or laptop theft.
The Alpha Thunder Tag is attached to the back of a device using a special adhesive. To prevent unauthorized persons from removing the tag, a plunger built into the Thunder Tag will release if tampered with. An alarm will then sound and alert staff to the attempted tablet theft or device theft. There are 3 alarms that this protective device can activate. The first, we just covered, a tamper alarm to prevent removal. The second alarm will set off an Electronic Article Surveillance Antenna if an attempt to walk out through an antenna is attempted. The third alarm is in the Thunder Tag. Not only will the tag set off the antenna alarm, it has a built in alarm that will sound if someone tries to exit a building exit that is secured with an Electronic Article Surveillance Antenna.
The question then arises, why would anyone attempt to steal a mobile medical device? The quick answer is access to patient information. Hospitals, medical research centers, dentist offices, etc. all are moving to the use of this technology. Medical staff can rapidly access information that once was available only on desktop computers or paper charts and files. As patient information is accessed on mobile technology, there is the chance that data becomes vulnerable to would be hackers and that information can be valuable. There are people who will buy personal information and use it for creating false identifications or to open fraudulent accounts. Medical Laptop theft or tablet theft, could also compromise patient safety. On the website fda.gov/downloads/medicaldevices/deviceregulationandguidance/guidancedocuments “Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cyber Security in Medical Devices”, the following information is provided on page 2: “Failure to maintain cybersecurity can result in compromised device functionality, loss of data (medical or personal) availability or integrity, or exposure of other connected devices or networks to security threats. This in turn may have the potential to result in patient illness, injury or death.” The dangers of medical tablet theft and laptop theft could carry over from information breaches to actual potential physical harm to patients. If a tablet is attached to another device, for example a medication dispenser via an application, someone could remotely dispense the wrong medication or too much medication. The use of Alpha Thunder tags can prevent this by preventing the tablet theft in the first place.
Because devices are not very large, I include laptops since they can fit in a good sized purse or book bag, they are easy to misplace or just lay down on a countertop. In an office of any size, even one that is not very busy, if someone is not careful, a patient or office visitor can pick up a device from a shelf or desk. Should someone attempt to leave with the device that is tagged, the electronic article surveillance system or the alarm on the device, will sound and alert office personnel.
As the medical provider, you have a responsibility for the safety of client information. Don’t put your patient’s personal information or their safety at risk. Protect your office mobile devices with a proven security, the Alpha Thunder Tag.
For more information on the Alpha Thunder Tag, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
The use of mobile technology in the medical field has had many positive benefits. According to a MEDPAGE TODAY article dated 02/10/2014, “Hospitals Use Tablets As Extension Of EHRs”, by David Pittman,• “Hospital rounds are completed more quickly” (University of Chicago Medicine)
• “Tests can be ordered more quickly” (Vanderbilt University)
• “The University of Pittsburgh tested software that can allow doctors to jump between apps without having to reenter patient information”
• “Improvement in length of time for nurses to enter vital signs”
While the benefits continue to grow and medical centers and doctor’s offices see the advantages of using mobile technology, there are certain risks associated with the devices if they are lost or stolen. Because these portable devices tend to be small, they can be difficult to protect. The Alpha Thunder Tag has protections built in that make it the perfect choice in preventing tablet theft or laptop theft.
The Alpha Thunder Tag is attached to the back of a device using a special adhesive. To prevent unauthorized persons from removing the tag, a plunger built into the Thunder Tag will release if tampered with. An alarm will then sound and alert staff to the attempted tablet theft or device theft. There are 3 alarms that this protective device can activate. The first, we just covered, a tamper alarm to prevent removal. The second alarm will set off an Electronic Article Surveillance Antenna if an attempt to walk out through an antenna is attempted. The third alarm is in the Thunder Tag. Not only will the tag set off the antenna alarm, it has a built in alarm that will sound if someone tries to exit a building exit that is secured with an Electronic Article Surveillance Antenna.
The question then arises, why would anyone attempt to steal a mobile medical device? The quick answer is access to patient information. Hospitals, medical research centers, dentist offices, etc. all are moving to the use of this technology. Medical staff can rapidly access information that once was available only on desktop computers or paper charts and files. As patient information is accessed on mobile technology, there is the chance that data becomes vulnerable to would be hackers and that information can be valuable. There are people who will buy personal information and use it for creating false identifications or to open fraudulent accounts. Medical Laptop theft or tablet theft, could also compromise patient safety. On the website fda.gov/downloads/medicaldevices/deviceregulationandguidance/guidancedocuments “Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cyber Security in Medical Devices”, the following information is provided on page 2: “Failure to maintain cybersecurity can result in compromised device functionality, loss of data (medical or personal) availability or integrity, or exposure of other connected devices or networks to security threats. This in turn may have the potential to result in patient illness, injury or death.” The dangers of medical tablet theft and laptop theft could carry over from information breaches to actual potential physical harm to patients. If a tablet is attached to another device, for example a medication dispenser via an application, someone could remotely dispense the wrong medication or too much medication. The use of Alpha Thunder tags can prevent this by preventing the tablet theft in the first place.
Because devices are not very large, I include laptops since they can fit in a good sized purse or book bag, they are easy to misplace or just lay down on a countertop. In an office of any size, even one that is not very busy, if someone is not careful, a patient or office visitor can pick up a device from a shelf or desk. Should someone attempt to leave with the device that is tagged, the electronic article surveillance system or the alarm on the device, will sound and alert office personnel.
As the medical provider, you have a responsibility for the safety of client information. Don’t put your patient’s personal information or their safety at risk. Protect your office mobile devices with a proven security, the Alpha Thunder Tag.
For more information on the Alpha Thunder Tag, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
Background Check Company-2 , Employee Background Checks-3 , Pre-Employment Screening-2
Sorry, Wrong New Hire
Have you ever come to realize you have absolutely hired the wrong person for the job? The fact is some people are better at taking tests than others, and the same goes for interview skills. Some people just have a knack to sell themselves and they are very convincing. If your company is anything like mine, it can be harder to get rid of someone than it is to hire them. You have to jump through hoops and go forward with different levels of documentation before you can terminate them. Sometimes these hassles can be avoided if you take the extra step to perform a thorough pre-employment screening. I’ve been stuck with people before that should have never been hired.
People lie on their resume’. They lie about where they use to work, their tenure at those companies, and even the positions they held. If they were familiar enough with the supervisor’s job, they may falsify their records and claim that was their previous job. You’d be surprised at what people try to pull off. Too many times when we are in a position to hire, it’s because we have an immediate need and we’re in a rush to fill a spot. Employers may ask a few questions, check the applicant’s pulse, and offer them a job. Sometimes they call the listed references and sometimes they don’t even bother. But references don’t always make a big difference. The applicant chooses which people to tell you to call, so there’s no real way to make sure they’re accurate. A quality background check company goes farther than these easy parts of the interview process. They verify their previous employment, their education level, degree earned, and which school they actually attended.
My district manager hired a lady a few years ago, and it took me only a week to realize she was a terrible choice. He told me she was a former fast food manager, so she was already well versed in cash register equipment, inventory controls, and how to handle difficult customers. He was convinced she was the ideal candidate. At that time we did not require employee background checks. So, other than than maybe calling the references she provided, he really didn’t do any other research on her past. She comes to start her training with me and I could tell right away there were going to be problems. She couldn’t learn the simplest of tasks. Or she could learn them, but she wasn’t retaining any of the information. And she would say things like “I’m going to need you to learn me that again”. I’m sorry, but proper grammar is a big deal to me. Upon questioning her about her duties in her former job, I had a feeling she wasn’t the total package my boss thought she was. Things just didn’t add up. I started suspecting she had overstated some of her accolades, but at that point there wasn’t much I could do. She didn’t make it through her first full year. We essentially wasted all that time and money training her, and I suspect it was partly because we did not conduct employee background checks at that time.
The thing is people can put on all the charm and charisma in the world during an interview, but a good background check company can get past that and separate the fact from fiction. Pre-employement screenings aren’t just about their criminal past; it’s other main objective is to verify all the claims listed on their application. Quality employee background checks weed out the bad applicants without bias or favoritism.
For more information on Background Checks, contact us or call: 1.770.426.0547
Have you ever come to realize you have absolutely hired the wrong person for the job? The fact is some people are better at taking tests than others, and the same goes for interview skills. Some people just have a knack to sell themselves and they are very convincing. If your company is anything like mine, it can be harder to get rid of someone than it is to hire them. You have to jump through hoops and go forward with different levels of documentation before you can terminate them. Sometimes these hassles can be avoided if you take the extra step to perform a thorough pre-employment screening. I’ve been stuck with people before that should have never been hired.
People lie on their resume’. They lie about where they use to work, their tenure at those companies, and even the positions they held. If they were familiar enough with the supervisor’s job, they may falsify their records and claim that was their previous job. You’d be surprised at what people try to pull off. Too many times when we are in a position to hire, it’s because we have an immediate need and we’re in a rush to fill a spot. Employers may ask a few questions, check the applicant’s pulse, and offer them a job. Sometimes they call the listed references and sometimes they don’t even bother. But references don’t always make a big difference. The applicant chooses which people to tell you to call, so there’s no real way to make sure they’re accurate. A quality background check company goes farther than these easy parts of the interview process. They verify their previous employment, their education level, degree earned, and which school they actually attended.
My district manager hired a lady a few years ago, and it took me only a week to realize she was a terrible choice. He told me she was a former fast food manager, so she was already well versed in cash register equipment, inventory controls, and how to handle difficult customers. He was convinced she was the ideal candidate. At that time we did not require employee background checks. So, other than than maybe calling the references she provided, he really didn’t do any other research on her past. She comes to start her training with me and I could tell right away there were going to be problems. She couldn’t learn the simplest of tasks. Or she could learn them, but she wasn’t retaining any of the information. And she would say things like “I’m going to need you to learn me that again”. I’m sorry, but proper grammar is a big deal to me. Upon questioning her about her duties in her former job, I had a feeling she wasn’t the total package my boss thought she was. Things just didn’t add up. I started suspecting she had overstated some of her accolades, but at that point there wasn’t much I could do. She didn’t make it through her first full year. We essentially wasted all that time and money training her, and I suspect it was partly because we did not conduct employee background checks at that time.
The thing is people can put on all the charm and charisma in the world during an interview, but a good background check company can get past that and separate the fact from fiction. Pre-employement screenings aren’t just about their criminal past; it’s other main objective is to verify all the claims listed on their application. Quality employee background checks weed out the bad applicants without bias or favoritism.
For more information on Background Checks, contact us or call: 1.770.426.0547
Here’s the setting for one of the biggest problem many retailers are dealing with in the modern world: return fraud. (There are a lot of internet businesses out there that don’t have a brick and mortar location for their customers to come and shop in, so their customers are behind screens, order confirmation numbers, and shipping labels.) Let’s say I am having a big party this year but I don’t really have the budget to throw the event of the year that I am dreaming of. I’m going to need all new table linens, a big fancy centerpiece, and a whole new outfit complete with all the accessories. So I’ll order a new dress, the most expensive one they have probably. I’ll need shoes, a handbag, and some jewelry. I’m going to go online and buy it all from small internet only dealers, and then the day after my big party I’m going to go online and request return labels for all of it. That’s right: I want a full refund and free shipping.
You may be saving money by not having the cost of overhead for a big building, but with people like me buying your best stuff and returning it, you’re not saving any money. You’re also not making any money if you allow this to happen on a regular basis. The practice of buying stuff without any intent of keeping it is called wardrobing. Many of those that engage in it don’t really believe they are committing return fraud. It’s one thing for a shopper to buy multiples of the same items in different sizes, and only keep the one that actually fits them. If you don’t have a store they can come try the stuff on, that’s their only safe option. The difference between the two returners is that the latter does not plan to use all of those garments. When they arrive back at your business address, they are still completely sellable. he stuff I bought from you will not be. There will be grease and wine stains on the linens, sweat stains on the dress, scuffs on the shoes, and crumbs down in that high dollar purse. You won’t get full price out of any of that stuff. Oh, and I don’t have to look you in the eye when I send it all back.
So they big question is how do you stop those like me, that commit wardrobing? The answer is actually simple, small in size, and bright red. It’s called an Alpha Shark Tag. Before you ship anything out your door, you can attach one to each item in the box. It clips right onto a garment, or can be attached via lanyard to a pair of shoes or purse. There is no damage to the item, and the customer can still try on the item with no interference. The tag is placed in a prominent area of the garment or accessory so that it cannot just be tucked in and hidden. The idea is that the customer will have to take a pair of household scissors and clip off the Alpha Shark Tag before they can wear or use the item. Once removed, they cannot reattach it. It would also be very obvious if they attempt to tamper with the tag, which should also render the item non-returnable. But, that would be clearly stated in the return policy you could attach with the Alpha Shark Tags. Wardrobing is a type of return fraud, and it can cost an online retailer more than the average store because of the costs of shipping. It’s hard to get return customers to an online only dealer if you don’t have a fair return policy, but it’s also hard to stay afloat if your policy is too lax and you have to deal with wardrobing.
For more information on Alpha Shark Tags, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
