Hugs Infant Protection

What is Hugs (infant protection system alarm)?
Hugs is an automated, truly active and fully supervised infant security system:

• Easy to use for staff - no need to manually test tags.
• System provides maximum security for infants in your care at all times

The Hugs Tag   

• Active tag technology
  - Tag “reports in” every 10 seconds for full supervision
  - Protection against functional failure
• Auto enrollment
• Unique ID for each tag
• Tamper proof
• Automatic low battery alarm
  - No manual testing  required
• Adjustable strap
• Waterproof
• Reusable
• Guaranteed for 1 year
• Baby friendly
  - Small: 1/3 oz.
  - Non-allergenic, non-latex
  - Ergonomic: fits infants comfortably and securely

Why Hugs?

• JCAHO Compliant - The most advanced electronic infant abduction security system available in the world
• Baby-friendly, patented, reusable tags are the smallest available today – tag weighs less than 1/3 of an ounce
• Floor Zone capability – provides “safe area” for normal movement, e.g., nursery, maternity ward
• Floor Alert & Lockdown features stop both intentional and unintentional infant removal
• Certified local, real-time support from the brand name you already trust – Hawk Electronics

Reliability - Proven RF-based technology

• Proven technology
  - Based on well-established radio frequency technology and the industry standard LonWorks® communication protocol
  - 217 MHz
• Minimized interference with other electronic and RF equipment
  - FCC/IC approved
• Complete record of all activity
  - All system activity is recorded in a database (Microsoft Access)
  - Reports may be viewed or printed at any time or exported to other applications
• Instantel Hugs system is certified to the ISO 9001 Quality Standard

Flexibility - Scalable to All Facility Requirements

• Freedom of movement with security
  - Hugs allows complete freedom within the secure area
  - Allows temporary “sign out” of infants for easy movement to other areas of the hospital if need be
  - Prevents “piggy-back” abduction attempts
• Easy upgrade path – system can quickly include other departments
  - Pediatrics, NICU, various floors, etc.
• Dedicated, Scalable Network
  - From 1 to 15 PCs per server
  - Multiple inputs with flexible APIs

Hugs Upgrade – Kisses System: Mother/Baby Matching Program

• Kisses works in conjunction with the Hugs product:
• When mother and baby are brought together with a correct match, a pleasant lullaby will sound from tag 
• An incorrect match generates a buzzing tone
  - Assists nursing Staff in matching infants w/ their mothers every time the two are brought together while in the hospital

Key Features:

• Automatic, audible match indication
• Simple to use
• Works anywhere in the area covered by Hugs
• Patient Friendly - 1 oz wristband