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The Growing Crisis of Healthcare Worker Burnout
Healthcare worker burnout is contributed to the healthcare staffing crisis, long hours, increasing job demands and pressures and the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to half of workers reporting feeling burned out often in 2022, up from 32 percent in 2018, according to a CDC study. Healthcare workers include doctors, nurses and medical assistants in…
Read MoreHealthcare Workers Face Rising Violence—How Technology Can Help Keep Them Safe
A Growing Crisis in Healthcare Safety In hospitals and healthcare facilities across the U.S., healthcare safety is increasingly at risk as workplace violence against healthcare workers continues to rise. From physical assaults to targeted attacks, frontline staff face growing dangers. A 2024 report from the CDC found that healthcare workers experience nearly half (48%) of…
Read MoreWorkplace Violence Rises Post-Pandemic
Workplace Violence Rises Post-Pandemic Post-pandemic life in the United States has brought new challenges to the workplace, with violence emerging as a pressing issue requiring urgent attention. The latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Workplace Violence report documented 57,610 nonfatal cases from 2021-2022. Additionally, the number of fatal injuries due to workplace homicides increased by…
Read MoreThe Benefits of a Silent Alarm Badge for Staff Protection
The Benefits of a Silent Alarm Badge for Staff Protection With workplace violence on the rise, having a panic button that also functions as a discreet, silent alarm badge is an easy way for companies to protect their staff because they already require them to wear a badge to identify themselves. Silent alarm badges allow…
Read MoreBack To School Safety Tips
Back To School Safety Tips Start thinking about these safety tips because back to school is just around the corner and safety is on top of everyone’s mind including parents, teachers, administrators, and of course students. Parents should have a sit-down talk with their children that emphasizes the importance of safety when they return to…
Read MoreHow To Apply for School Panic Alarm System Grants in the U.S.
How To Apply for School Panic Alarm System Grants in the U.S. Many grants are immediately available to help U.S. schools who need access to funding for school panic alarm crisis systems to help them quickly respond to security incidents. The Washington Post has identified 203 children and educators who have died and 453 who…
Read MoreStaff Duress Systems Recommended for Senior Living Facilities
Staff Duress Systems Recommended for Senior Living Communities Adding a staff duress system for caregivers in senior living communities is a good idea because some residents with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia may experience significant personality changes, which can include irritable or aggressive behavior. According to a CNN report, about 5% to 10% of Alzheimer’s patients…
Read MoreHow Mobile Panic Buttons Better Protect Students and Staff
How Mobile Panic Buttons Better Protect Students and Staff A smart, cost-effective school safety solution By Bryan Tracey Education budgets are tight, and schools need a cost-effective, scalable system to alert staff and law enforcement in case of an on-site emergency. A mobile panic button is a perfect fit for schools. Many schools see fixed…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons Teachers Should Have Mobile Panic Alarms
Top 5 Reasons Teachers Should Have Mobile Panic Alarms Communities, parents, teachers, and administrators are all actively considering the challenge: How do we safely protect our students and staff? Administrations are considering how well they are currently prepared to respond to strangers on campus, weapons in school, arguments, verbal threats, and bullying. Several districts are…
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