Pedz - The only true pediatric protection solution

Effective protection for kids of all ages

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The Pedz™ system is based on the proven technology behind the Hugs® infant protection system, with unique security features designed for pediatric patients. Download the Pedz System Overview brochure.

Pedz tagHere’s how it works. Every patient wears a Pedz tag on the wrist or ankle, and every exit point of the department is electronically monitored. Tag messages are picked up by a network of receivers installed at regular intervals throughout the monitored area.

Multiple layers of protection

The Pedz system protects patients on three levels:

  • Exit protection: Any attempt to leave without authorization results in an alarm in the Pedz software that identifies the patient, the location and the time.
  • Tamper protection: The Pedz tag is tamper-resistant with a cut-resistant band, to make it very difficult to remove. Should the attempt be successful, an alarm appears in the software.
  • Supervision protection: The tag sends out a signal every ten seconds. If these messages are not seen by the system for a certain time, an alarm is generated.

Clinically focused software

The Pedz system helps to ease clinical workflow with a range of useful features:

  • Transport command: Enables you to remove a patient from the department for medical procedures. The tag may be left on the patient or removed, as needed.
  • Re-attachable band: When a patient returns to the department, the tag can be reattached using the same band and the individual is automatically readmitted to the system.
  • Admit patients without a tag: Depending on your protocols, you may choose not to band some patients. You can still admit these patients into the Pedz software, so that all your patients are listed in the Census Window.
  • Personalized security: The system also lets you grant certain patients the freedom to travel outside of the department unescorted at certain times of the day.
  • Customizable “whiteboard”: See all the patients in the system at a glance, and initiate everyday tasks by clicking on one of the large task icons.