Increasing concerns over patient privacy and safety have made hospital ID badges for visitors, staff, patients, and doctors a reality. While cards identifying doctors and nurses and their positions have been common for years, the security associated with these cards has increased significantly, along with the need for secure ID makers. Instead of having a simple photo and name, a hospital photo ID often has strict access control features like smart cards or contactless smart card technology (also known as RFID), high coercivity (hico) magnetic stripes, holograms and/or lamination. These features make illicit reproduction and card tampering much more difficult and help keep sensitive information like patient records and storage areas safe from unauthorized visitors. Fargo ID card makers, especially secure models like the HPD600 and HDP820 give hospitals the ability to make secure photo ID badges.