Hospital officials say its better to take a scan of a footprint because fingerprints aren't as refined initially
Families of newborn babies born at the hospital can now participate in the infant safety system, according to an article on the KSBY website.
A high resolution scan is taken of the infant footprints that can be used for precise identification.
"It can be useful if a child is abducted, lost or involved in a natural disaster," said Mary Jo Cascarelli, Director of Prenatal Services.
Hospital officials say its better to take a scan of a footprint because fingerprints aren't as refined initially.
January 9, 2020
Topic Area: Security
Every Detail Matters: A Patient's Story of Healing, Hope and Healthcare FacilitiesIn the Facilities in Focus season finale, 11-year-old Kendalynn and her mother share how Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital became more than a place for care.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Tops Off New 11-Story TowerThe expansion will improve the patient experience by transitioning the hospital to all private patient rooms while significantly increasing clinical capacity.
PAM Health Announces Plans for Medical Rehabilitation Hospital in North CarolinaPAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Greensboro will be one of four new PAM Health inpatient rehabilitation hospitals currently planned in the state.
3 Ways to Minimize Disruption During Construction in HealthcareAddressing potential construction challenges requires close collaboration among owners, facility managers, administrators, subcontractors and crews.
St. Luke's University Health Network to Open Heart Hospital in OctoberThe new Heart Hospital adds 140 beds and nearly doubles the size of the Anderson Campus yet again.