We have written before about how technology is changing the working landscape, particularly mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. And, as the use of tablets increases for care home evaluations and assessments, one of the trends we are seeing is more staff logging in to their devices with near field communication, or NFC, tags rather than conventional passwords.
Advantages of logging in with an NFC tag include:
- Instant access without typing
- Users cannot log in with another person’s password
- Tablets can also be used to record attendance information, such as shift clock-in/out and breaks
- Tags are available in many forms, including keyfob, adhesive label and wristbands
Using a tablet and NFC tag is also quicker and more convenient than having to remember and type in a password every time the employee needs to log in. Tags are particularly beneficial when the tablet software has timed out for security reasons because the user can easily log back in without having to re-enter a password, reducing timeouts to an absolute minimum.
For more information about using tablets and NFC tags to update care records and other client data on the move, please contact us.