Valentine’s Day, the one day specially dedicated to love. In 2016, stats indicated that 54.8% of Americans celebrated Valentine’s Day and spent 19.7 billion dollars to say “I love you”. Yes, billions. According to (https://www.fundivo.com/stats/valentines-day-spending-statistics/), Americans spent billions of dollars on the following:
So what does this have to do with healthcare? And how can hospitals show care, concern, and commitment to safety and customer satisfaction? On this Valentine’s Day 2017, allow me to demonstrate how one hospital, in particular, expressed love in a very real and practical sense, and how together we can serve our local and national communities.
Innovative Medical Systems (IMS) has installed patient security systems in over 330 hospitals. The mother and infant system, Hugs and Kisses, immediately comes to mind this time of year. The Hugs Patient Security Tag placed on infants ensures their safety and security within the hospital. The Kisses Tag assures that the mother is always caring for the right baby. Installing a robust patient security system is one way hospitals show their patients love, care, and security. At IMS, patient protection and peace of mind is how we spell love.