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Thursday, October 2, 2014

The Benefits of TEMPbadge Visitor Management System

TEMPbadge Visitor Management System is an advancement in software used for security. TEMPbadge is truly just that, a temporary badge system that self-expires. With an easy-to-use software and fast thermal badge printer, you won’t find a better system. TEMPbadge is an exceptional way to meet visitor requirement needs that will surely make a great addition to the overall security of your facility or business. What are some other benefits and advantages of TEMPbadge VMS?

· TEMPbadge VMS comes with 1,000 printable badges.
· Customizable to meet your specific needs and requirements.
· Minimal training required to use.
· Takes very little time to print! Your staff can register a visitor’s pass in merely seconds.
· Built-in reports.
· Specific versions for education, healthcare, and corporate facilities are available.
· Easy to configure for your specific needs.
· More affordable than other similar products.
· Ensures a quick and painless sign-in process for visitors.
· Can be used to keep track of and investigate incidents that may occur within the facility.
· In the event of an emergency, TEMPbadge keeps a record of how many people are in your facility at any given time.

If you’re looking for a fully customizable visitor management system, consider TEMPbadge. At CardQuest.com, we carry this incredible visitor management system as well as other access control products to keep your business or facility running safely and smoothly.

Thursday, September 25, 2014

MedStar Health Vendor Access Program: Safety At Its Finest

Imagine a vendor representative is sent to a medical facility to make a delivery, but instead is flagged a potential patient safety risk as they are missing proper security credentials! This situation could easily be avoided by implementing a vendor badging program, which requires vendor representatives to provide background checks, drug testing, health information, and proof of education.

At CardQuest.com, we proudly offer MedStar Health Vendor Access so you can perform your job without any problem. It’s crucial for medical facilities to follow the strictest security guidelines, and vendors must obey these guidelines. A Vendor Access card will allow vendors to present the proper credentials to enter a facility and make a delivery.

If getting your MedStar Health Vendor Access card is something that must happen immediately, it’s important to read our FAQs and ensure you have the proper documentation to submit so your card can get printed and sent to you in a timely manner.


The MedStar Health Vendor Access Program ensures that those entering your facility have had proper background checks, and are competent in their field. With MedStar, you no longer have to deal with a lack of information and competency validation of those who are entering your health facility for any business-vendor related purposes. 

Thursday, September 11, 2014

HID iClass Cards Integral to Security


HID iClass cards are an industry leader in smart card technology. They offer an enhancement of security, convenience and aesthetics. They have become an industry favorite for a wide array of uses:

·         controlling access to facilities
·         aiding mobile devices in accepting payment
·         providing security to computer network data
·         managing and securing medical information
·         tracking employee attendance

HID iClass cards are guaranteed to be compatible with HID card readers and will accommodate any secure technology needs. They can be formatted to work with a magnetic stripe, proximity, contact smart chip module, PVC or composite card body. They can be printable or non-printable, depending on your preference.  All of the cards come standard with 13.56 mHz read and write credentials. To ensure durability and to combat every day wear and tear, a clamshell card is available.

No matter what services you are looking to use your HID cards and card reader for, you can be sure to find the best of the best through CardQuest.com. Why not take the precautionary measures to securing your facility, data or other sensitive information, and even taking the next step to track your employees’ attendance or setting up mobile payment for your business with HID iClass cards and smart card technology!

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Securing the Workplace

Securing the workplace should always be one of your biggest priorities. Access control is one aspect of a secure and functional work environment. Access control offers safety, privacy, accountability, and convenience.

Safety
Access control is a great way to protect clients and some employees from dangerous substances and machinery. If an employee does not work in a potentially dangerous area, there is no good reason for that employee to enter that dangerous area. With access control, only authorized employees will be able to enter certain areas of your business.

Privacy
Privacy protection is a major concern in many industries, including healthcare. Storing information requires a secure area, and access control can restrict access to sensitive storage areas. Clients and employees will appreciate your commitment to privacy.

Accountability
Many access control systems will allow you to monitor employee movements by tracking access points. Additionally, you can use access records to verify timekeeping.

Convenience
A badge lanyard is more convenient than a traditional key. The badge functions as an identification card and a key. With an access control badge, there is no need to worry about assigning, managing, and losing keys.

Access Control
Access control can effectively secure many aspects of your business. Employees and clients alike can benefit from the implementation of an access control system.


Monday, August 11, 2014

The Benefits of Utilizing Access Security in the Workplace

In today's business world, maintaining tight security in the workplace is essential. Technological advances have allowed companies to keep workplaces more secure for the safety of the employees and the protection of the company.

Benefits of Work Security
There are many benefits to using access control systems in the workplace.
• Access control keeps employees safe from people who may want to cause harm.
• Ensuring that an area is secure allows a company to store sensitive information within the workplace without having to worry about a breach.
• Restricting access to certain parts of the building allows only certain employees to enter particular areas.

Types of Access Controls
Access controls can be as simple as a locking device, but there are expanded options that are available to the modern business. A biometric identification system is intended to ensure that only people who have the authority to enter a building are able to do so. Examples of biometric identification systems include:
• Retina scanning - this type of access control requires a person to undergo a retina scan in order to enter a room, building or restricted area.

• Fingerprint scanning - people who would like to enter a restricted area that utilizes fingerprint scanning will need to place their hand on a platform before gaining access.


These unique access control options make it impossible for anyone who is not authorized to enter a restricted area. To find out more options for access control in the workplace, visit www.CardQuest.com.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Workplace Security: How Employers Benefit From Access Control Systems

It's vital for every organization to prioritize workplace security. Intruders can cause tremendous harm to a business by stealing equipment, supplies and confidential records. Data breaches may result in identity theft or reveal proprietary information to competitors. Employers need to establish multiple layers of security.

Many businesses take steps to secure the equipment in their offices. They lock filing cabinets and use password protection. However, these measures often fail to thwart determined criminals. Verizon reports that 66 percent of hackers obtain business data by guessing or stealing computer passwords.

Some firms use access control systems that bolster security by limiting entry to their workplaces. This stops former staff members and outsiders from infiltrating offices. Managers may configure the equipment to only accept maintenance and security personnel at night. Dishonest employees often commit crimes after co-workers leave the building.

Access control systems save time and money by eliminating the need to manually check each person's identification. Supervisors may instantly deny or authorize entry to specific individuals at any time. To establish this type of security system, your business needs ID card printers, readers, controllers and locks.


Card Quest offers a great selection of high-quality access control equipment. We can tailor an affordable system to suit your firm's exact needs. Our company's ID card printers range from basic models to high-end units that laminate cards and print on both sides. Please browse our online catalog to learn more.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Badge Buddies: Badges Specifically Designed for the Medical Field


Badge Buddies

The simple truth is, most of us have either spent time in the hospital ourselves, or visited someone who has. And to say that most hospital environments are hectic, confusing, and overwhelming is an understatement! While many of us get stressed about deadlines and work piling up at our jobs, for most of us our jobs are luckily not places of ‘life or death’ situations. Personally, I know I couldn’t handle that, and I applaud the countless people in the medical field who can. And speaking of those people – they hold many different roles! That is why Badge Buddies medical badges are so important.

Thinking back on a time when my mother was in the hospital for an extended stay, my mind becomes confused all over again. There were people coming in and out of her room seemingly nonstop, and they were all sharing information with us that was quite valuable and needed to not only be heard, but fully processed. That can be difficult for a patient and their family when they are experiencing physical and emotional discomfort, and keeping track of everyone and what they said is a battle unto itself. That is precisely what made it so much easier when easy-to-read badges were worn. If we wanted more information from the next person to come into the room, we could say ‘the RN told us this’ instead of ‘there was a lady in here with short brown hair, had a bit of a New York accent, ring a bell?’

Badge Buddy medical badges clearly display whether someone is a Physician, RN, LPN, or NA. And as invaluable as this information is to the patient, so they know who told them what, as well as who they should be asking what, it is also quite helpful for the hospital staff as well. Have an emergency and aren’t sure if that person is a doctor or nurse? Identifying them in an instant saves invaluable time. Heard that a new LPN started, but aren’t sure if that’s him? If he’s wearing an LPN badge and you’ve never seen him before, it probably is! And these are just a few examples of how something as seemingly small as a clear, color-coded badge can have an enormous impact for everyone involved.

If your hospital currently uses Badge Buddies and you have more insight into how they’ve helped you, please share in the comments!