Medical Facility Tests RFID-enabled Hand Sanitizers

The system tracks who washed their hands, and when. If a doctor or nurse visits a patient's bed without first washing his or her hands, an audible alarm offers a reminder. (more here)

We say: It is interesting that another large hospital systems says a simple custom badge holder works just as well according to one of our dealers. Personal accountibility and trust still count for something.

New CredentialExpress Web Site

Our all new CredentialExpress web site is up. We know you will enjoy the functionality with easy access to price lists and our PDF catalogs as well as the eye candy. Several more useful features are coming soon, so check back now and again.

PS: Don't forget that Dye Sublimation Lanyards at Silk Screen Prices are available through September 30, 2009!

Event Credential Security

A simple way to make event credentials more secure is to combine the badge, badge holder, and lanyard as an integrated unit in which all three components must be presented together be considered a valid credential. This is functional, secure, and cost effective. And it looks hot!

PS: Our team of experts are happy to discuss security features and related costs if you require additonal security elements for your event credentials.

Dye-Sub Lanyards at Screen-Printed Prices!

Now through September 30th, 2009

Promotional Products Distributors can take advantage of special pricing on CredentialExpress Dye Sublimated lanyards. Save up to 50% in some cases.

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"How does it feel?"

Hey, even Bob gets asked for a photo ID every now and again. Looks like some of the kids need to dig a little deeper into the D section of their iTunes libraries. Read the AP story here.

Our favorite quotes from the story:

Police: "...what are you doing here?"
Dylan: "I'm on tour."

Thankfully everyone was apparently cooperative and the whole thing ended up a nonevent. Can you feel the love? We can. Mr Dylan will no doubt get a song or two out of it.
For the rest of us less socially-recognizeable citizens, keep on carrying that ID. It helps the good guys do their jobs more easily.

Changes in ID card inspection for travelers

In the first phase, which was instituted earlier this year, the security agency asked airlines to begin collecting passenger names as they appear exactly, letter for letter, on government-issued IDs like passports and driver’s licenses. The second phase, effective Aug. 15, requests airlines to ask passengers for their gender and date of birth.

In theory, the new rules are designed to help the Transportation Security Administration distinguish between a John X. Doe, who is a 9-year-old boy, and a John Z. Doe, who is a 34-year-old man on a terrorist list. (more here)

We say: Most of the time my airline ticket says "KARLA ZIEGLER" instead of "KARL A ZIEGLER". I tend to wonder if this inspection is actually effective and if we can come up with a better, less painful way to do the whole screening process while increasing security.

Dye Sub Lanyards vs. Silkscreen Printed Lanyards

Many dealers sell and/or many schools choose silkscreen printed lanyards solely based on lower cost when compared to dye sublimation printed lanyards. Yes, the cost for silkscreen printed lanyards is lower and our silkscreen lanyards look great, but dye sub printed lanyards set the standard for durability since the print in integral to the fabric and will not wear off. In addition, dye sublimation printing allows for even greater detail on our HiRes fabric. Just ask Clayton County School District. Do you want lowest price or lowest total cost for a product that needs to last an entire school year with the best product testers on the planet?