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ID card solutions have become a necessity in schools today and are continuing to grow in popularity. As schools re-open this fall and the school year begins, administrators need to ensure they have the right ID Card solutions ready to go. Schools use ID badges to improve security and manage access to different areas of the campus. Student ID cards can include a photo, name, and other identifying information. They can also be programmed to allow access to certain buildings, classrooms, or other areas. This helps prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the campus and keep students safe and secure. By implementing an ID Card solution, schools can prevent threats to student safety by requiring that all faculty/staff, students, and visitors wear a valid identification card.

Schools are rewriting the lesson plan when it comes to security and safety. With a myriad of threats facing K-12 schools and college campuses, controlling access is a necessity. It’s important that schools invest in a layered security approach that consists of back-up systems. A truly secure campus will deploy an integrated security system that includes the latest in access control technology, video surveillance, and visitor management. Today, students are receiving access to more locations and amenities on schools grounds, which is creating a need for not only ID Cards, but mobile credentials. Mobile credentials offer several potential benefits for school safety and physical security, including convenience, cost savings, enhanced security, and contactless technology. 

The healthcare industry is under attack with violence escalating at an alarming rate. The industry is seeing an increase in threats against healthcare workers and looking for ways to be proactive and protect its staff and patients.In fact, The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the rate of injuries from violent attacks against medical professionals grew by 63% from 2011 to 2018, and hospital safety directors say that aggression against staff escalated as the COVID-19 pandemic intensified in 2020. Healthcare workers are experiencing a surge in workplace violence rates nationally, and hospitals are looking for cost-effective ways to combat it. A nationwide survey conducted by National Nurses United (NNU), the nation’s largest union and professional association of registered nurses, found that the majority of nurses have experienced workplace violence and nearly half have seen a rise in rates in the past year.

It’s a known fact that government agencies across the U.S. require a higher level of security due to the amount of sensitive information they keep on file. They must maintain control over their public facilities and require more stringent security practices than the normal building. With constant risks of attempted forgery and tampering, government agencies must ensure that only authorized personnel have access to public records and their facilities. A great way to take control and bring security to the next level is investing in a fully comprehensive ID card solution. Most agencies today are implementing an ID card policy to help ensure confidential information stays private.

Are you unsure whether to take the next step and upgrade your ID card printer? Today, ID card solutions are used by a variety of vertical markets and Idesco has been on the forefront of customizing those solutions for a wide range of industries. From stadiums to schools, hospitals, hotels, and office buildings; ID badges are being used to not only improve security; but help streamline operations and improve overall efficiency.

More organizations are looking for ways to achieve greater sustainability than ever before. Finding and using environmental-friendly products in their daily operations is the first step that a business can take to help protect our planet in the long run. With a strong focus on reducing environmental impact in our society, a great place to start is with oversized ID card printing supplies. These oversized cards are typically used at large-scale events to help keep unauthorized individuals out of a sporting event,

Mobile credentials, or the use of smartphones or other mobile devices to access secure areas, are increasingly being considered as an alternative to traditional keycards and ID badges in schools. However, while mobile credentials offer several advantages, such as convenience and cost savings, there are also potential drawbacks to their use. To help aid schools in improving safety measures, we will explore the pros and cons of using mobile credentials for school safety and physical security.

Property managers are always looking for new ways to keep their residential and office buildings secure. With the increase in crime rates, it has become more important than ever to ensure the safety of people. One way in which property managers are enhancing their security measures is by using ID cards. 

ID cards can increase a healthcare facility’s security by properly identifying doctors, nurses, staff, visitors, patients, vendors, contractors, and more. They can also help you streamline operations and improve efficiency by automating processes with the latest technology. 

The ID Card Solutions industry has seen its fair share of changes over the years. Prior to the pandemic, the industry saw a surge of demand in the event industry as event planners were looking for ways to identify visitors, catering & service staff, security personnel, media representatives and VIP’s quickly even across a large venue or room. Being able to identify who works at an event can also help in emergency situations where an attendee may be looking to report an incident. However, during the pandemic we saw a drop due to the cancellation of live events.  

How can Stadiums/Venues benefit from Oversized Badges? With the return of events, we are seeing large crowds of people once again attending stadiums, theaters, and other arenas.  Going back to normalcy does not come without its own set of challenges. The existing security challenges that were present before the pandemic are still out there. 

With the return of school this fall, the time has come for the lazy days of summer to come to an end.  As students prepare to go on to the next grade level, administrators should also be graduating on to the next level when it comes to security. Schools need to use the summer months to prepare for the return of students and staff and implement new security and visitor management measures. 

Most states require that all licensed, certified, and registered healthcare providers wear a photo identification badge stating their name and professional license, certification, or registration. This helps healthcare professionals easily be identified by administrators, visitors, and patients. 

Now more than ever schools nationwide need to rewrite the lesson plan when it comes to securing their facility. Knowing who is entering your facility day or night is crucial to mitigating the risk of an incident taking place on your campus.   With a main goal of reducing risk exposure, schools are quickly learning that the best way to prevent an emergency event from happening is controlling access.