UKB International time & attendance system featured in Nursing Standard magazine October 08.

Finger recognition technology has been introduced into some care homes to monitor how many hours nurses are working. Nurses place their finger on a scanner when starting and finishing shifts to record how long they have worked. The scanner recognises tiny points on the finger and converts them into storable data. Helen McArdle Care has introduced the ‘biometric attendance system’ into its five care homes. Managers argues that it will ‘prevent overpayment for time not worked’, and guarantee that the correct skills mix is in place. RCN senior employment relations adviser Keren Didovic said the system could be useful if it ensures nurses are paid for overtime.