Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust selected Xtag Medical to enhance infant security across its maternity services. The deployment of Xtag’s electronic baby tagging system provided the Trust with a reliable, automated safeguard that protects newborns and supports staff in maintaining the highest safety standards.
Client Background
As one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals delivers over 7,000 births each year in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital (Jessop Wing). The Trust is recognised nationally for its focus on innovation, clinical excellence, and commitment to patient safety.
The Challenge
Existing safety processes relied heavily on manual identification and staff vigilance.
No automated alert system to detect unauthorised baby movement.
Staff time spent verifying discharges and transfers reduced clinical efficiency.
Requirement to strengthen compliance with NHS digital safety and safeguarding frameworks.
Xtag Medical have been fantastic from the minute we chose them at tender, to installation and training staff.
Maternity Matron
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Solution
Deployed Xtag Infant Protection System across maternity and postnatal areas with central monitoring stations.
Delivered comprehensive staff training to ensure smooth adoption and operational confidence.
Introduced tamper-resistant baby tags and straps for comfort, hygiene, and reliability.
Configured real-time alarm and reporting functions to support rapid response and audit traceability.
Established ongoing maintenance and technical support, ensuring continued uptime and compliance with Trust security standards.
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