By Kevin Krause, VP Sales
In 2023, the threat of internal data breaches at healthcare facilities is still prevalent, and staying ahead of the curve to protect confidential patient information remains a necessity. Hospital-acquired infections, as well, are a growing concern as hospitals continue the fight against new and ever-virulent bacteria, viruses, and fungi that cause severe illness…
Interview with KSI National Sales Manager Deanne Van Kirk
Q: Thank you for taking time to speak about KSI today, Deanne. Can you please describe your role at KSI?
A: Yes, my pleasure. I’m the National Sales Manager. I’ve been with KSI for over 30 years and work closely with our healthcare clients.
Q: Great. Let’s talk about KSI’s LinkSmart® cleaning button and…
The Role of KSI Keyboards in Dental Infection Control
When we think of infections and infection control, acute care hospital settings are most often envisioned. But infection control in dental settings is just as important.
Dental services are, of course, an essential part of healthcare. Patients rely on dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants to keep their teeth and gums healthy…
The Password Era is Coming to an End
Prudent security professionals agree that username and password entry is no longer an adequate means of securing the desktop. Deanne VanKirk, National Sales Manager for Key Source International (KSI) in California, concurs. “The password era is coming to an end. Secure and irrefutable logon using biometrics and RFID is becoming the norm to…
Why Use of Dishwasher-Safe Keyboards is an Exercise in Futility
Ask healthcare workers how often dishwasher-safe keyboards get pulled from service to be disinfected, and the answer, more often than not, is an emphatic NEVER. And it’s easy to see why.
Not only is removal of keyboards at hundreds of individual workstations a daunting task, but it’s also a costly endeavor that wastes…
Multi-factor Authentication Tools Reduce Internal Threats
and Help Save Patient Lives
Desktops around the globe remain vulnerable to internal attacks and data breaches. Even companies vigilant in taking precautions to protect the desktop are exposed to financial loss, fines, and bad publicity that diminishes their standing on the world stage. Whether through sabotage or criminality, a…
