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Hospitals and other healthcare providers commonly consider it “best practice” to require that staff wear official photo identification. Not only are nurses, doctors and other hospital staff encouraged to wear photo IDs, but so are in-home caregivers. Laws vary by state, but some states have already made it a requirement that all medical staff wear proper photo identification. These states include Georgia, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Rhode Island, Iowa, Massachusetts and South Carolina.

Last week I had a routine appointment with my doctor. When checking out, I noticed the assistant had a unique name on her badge, followed by only the first initial of her last name. She has a nice name, one I haven't heard before.  I asked her to pronounce it and whether she also has an unusual middle name. She deflected the attention elsewhere and avoided telling me her name. It dawned on me that I was unintentionally invading her privacy, which leads me to ask: If hospital staff members are afraid to let patients know their full name, what kind of danger are they subject to?

Hospitals and health care centers strive to maintain safety, sanitation and a friendly demeanor with their visitors and patients every day. From keeping appropriate bedside manner to safely monitoring visitors who enter and exit the building, hospital staff have their hands full. Large hospitals and emergency centers can welcome as many as 1,200 visitors per day! What are the ways these facilities maintain health and safety?

Not a fan of spending a lot on a costume you will only wear once? Holidays can get expensive fast. So, how you do you prepare for all the spooky festivities without getting a whole new outfit? You make one!

As schools are implementing new policies using student photo IDs and digital IDs, there is rising concern that students, parents, and school administrators may not be aware of how these new IDs could make private information accessible to others. The changes in ID use and advances in technology may significantly infringe on students’ privacy rights.

There is no debate over whether kids should be kept safe at school. With growing concerns of intruders, shootings, behavioral issues, children bringing weapons to school and other dangers, there is no doubt school districts have to find ways to protect students on campus. However, how far is too far when it comes to school safety precautions?

As school starts back across the nation, parents, teachers and administrators are ready to implement their latest plans and teaching strategies to improve retention, behavior and safety. Safety is of growing concern in today’s schools. Initiatives like requiring clear book bags, student ID cards and strict dress codes are all commonly used to help keep students safe, but what NEW things are being done?

Creative Name Tags for Improved Customer Experience

Expanding your team is exciting for any company. It signals the growth of your business and gives you the opportunity to bring new talent onto your team. On a new employee's first day, you want to make a positive impression and properly welcome them into your work environment. Just as a first impression says a lot about a person, an employee's first day in the office teaches them a lot about your company and how it operates. Make sure you're always ready for the arrival of your new employees with these tips for welcoming them!

Name tags, photo ID badges, and other professional identification tools can have a huge, positive impact on your company. Not only will they make your team more approachable to your customers, they are also a great opportunity to establish your brand. When designed and used properly, there are so many benefits to your ID tools, but there are also many common mistakes in name tags companies often overlook. It's a common misconception that by just having name tags your business will already be ahead of the competition, but by wearing ID tools that don't represent your brand or are made poorly, you may be doing more harm than good. When ordering your team's name tags, photo ID badges, desk plates, etc. be sure to avoid these common mistakes!

With as much time as most of us spend at work, we've all undoubtedly developed a few opinions and pet peeves. Many of these pet peeves involve refrigerator and break room manners and cleanliness, but some of our biggest work gripes have to do with communication, or lack thereof.