Help Alert®

By Joel Barton | February 27, 2026

Joint Commission Elevates Nurse Staffing Levels

The Joint Commission has officially created National Performance Goals #12, effective January 1, 2026, for hospitals in the U.S. to ensure staffing levels meet patient...

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Help Alert®

By Hali Gibson | January 13, 2026

NEW Help Alert® Staff Duress Wearable Pendant

RF Technologies Launches the Smallest Low Energy Long-Range Panic Buttons for staff protection inside and outside the hospital. The new Help Alert® Staff Duress Pendant...

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By Joel Barton | January 9, 2026

New 2026 Joint Commission Workplace Violence Performance Goals

The Joint Commission has officially created 2026 National Performance Goals for hospitals in the US to focus on the safety and well-being of healthcare workers...

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Fall Detection

By Joel Barton | November 6, 2025

Mitigating Fall Liability Costs for Healthcare Facilities

Falls in healthcare including senior living communities and hospitals are a major concern, resulting in serious injuries, decreased quality of life, and significant financial implications...

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Infant Protection

By Joel Barton | October 14, 2025

How Hospitals Can Prevent Newborn Abductions with RFID Infant Protection Technology

While rare, newborn abductions are among the most devastating security breaches a hospital can face. These incidents not only endanger the infant and family but...

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Code Alert®

By Hali Gibson | September 30, 2025

Meet CareConnect™ for Senior Living

CareConnect™ is RFT’s new web-based platform built for senior living communities to simplify communication and strengthen resident safety. Designed with staff workflows in mind, it...

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Code Alert®

By Joel Barton | August 26, 2025

Strengthening Safety: New Workplace Violence Prevention Standards for Assisted Living Communities

The Joint Commission implemented new workplace violence prevention requirements for assisted living communities, nursing care centers and office-based surgical practices accreditation programs starting on July...

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Help Alert®

By Joel Barton | July 17, 2025

Dangers of Healthcare Wi-Fi-Based Location Systems

(For those that require Wi-Fi credentials as part of their network requirements). It’s common to use Wi-Fi to run medical equipment including infusion pumps, monitors,...

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By Joel Barton | April 30, 2025

Violence Against Senior Living Staff

Rising Incidents of Violence in Senior Living Communities Senior living workplace violence has become alarmingly common. Healthcare and social service workers are five times more...

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By Joel Barton | April 24, 2025

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...

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By Joel Barton | April 18, 2025

Healthcare 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...

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By Joel Barton | February 7, 2025

Why Winter Months are the Most Dangerous for Senior Living Communities

Winter months bring unique challenges for senior living communities, with increased risks of elopements, falls, and cold-related health issues. By addressing these dangers proactively, communities...

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By Joel Barton | January 22, 2025

Enhancing Care with Wired Nurse Call Systems in Senior Living Communities

The senior living market is growing rapidly as demand for high-quality care in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and assisted living communities continues to rise. A...

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Help Alert®

By Joel Barton | December 6, 2024

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...

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Help Alert®

By Joel Barton | October 31, 2024

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...

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Fall Detection

By Joel Barton | October 30, 2024

Ensuring Privacy with Fall Detection Devices

Fall-detecting devices range from standard color cameras that capture video footage and analyze it for fall detection to more sophisticated kinds including infrared, thermal, and...

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Quick Tips

By Joel Barton | September 12, 2024

Advantages of Working with a Company in a GPO

There are many GPO advantages to working with a vendor who is part of a Group Purchasing Organization (also sometimes referred to as a Group...

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Education

By Joel Barton | August 29, 2024

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,...

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Education

By Joel Barton | July 30, 2024

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...

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Help Alert®

By Joel Barton | July 30, 2024

Staff Duress Systems Recommended for Senior Living Facilities

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...

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Code Alert®

By Joel Barton | June 6, 2024

Navigating Healthcare Communication: Wired vs. Wireless Nurse Call Systems

Nurse call systems play an integral role in facilitating communication between patients and caregivers and ensuring timely responses to needs and emergencies. Wired or wireless...

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Infant Protection

By Joel Barton | June 6, 2024

Healthcare Staff Duress Systems Save Lives, Help Solve Staff & Liability Issues

Healthcare Industry One of Most Violent in U.S. Over the past decade, the U.S. healthcare industry has faced an epidemic of violence in the workplace...

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Infant Protection

By Joel Barton | March 27, 2024

The Pitfalls of Using a Wi-Fi Infant Protection System: Understanding Its Drawbacks

Using a wireless non-Wi-Fi-based RFID infant protection system with Real Time Location Tracking (RTLS) is the best way to protect precious newborns in labor and...

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Code Alert®

By Joel Barton | March 20, 2024

Wander Management Systems Save Lives, Help Solve Staff & Liability Issues

The Washington Post recently did an investigation that found over 2,000 adults wandered away from senior living centers in the US from 2018 to 2023...

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Code Alert®

By Joel Barton | December 20, 2023

Help Retain Nursing Staff by Using Human-Centric Technology

Help Retain Nursing Staff by Using Human-Centric Technology Including Quick Response® Wireless Nurse Call, Staff Protection, and The Power of Communication to Help Nurses Realize...

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Infant Protection

By Joel Barton | July 13, 2023

Picking the Right Technology to Prevent Baby Switching

The birth of a child is a momentous occasion, filled with joy and anticipation for parents. However, amidst the excitement, there is also a concern...

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Infant Protection

By Joel Barton | July 13, 2023

Ensuring Maternal and Infant Security: The Need for Advanced Technology in Preventing Baby Switching

The miracle of childbirth is a profoundly emotional and life-changing experience for families. However, the occurrence of babies being switched at birth, though rare, has...

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Code Alert®

By Joel Barton | June 2, 2023

Selecting the Right Fall Management Solution for a Senior Living Community

About fall management in senior living As senior living communities look for ways to improve the safety and well-being of their residents, selecting a fall...

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Safe Place®

By Joel Barton | May 24, 2023

Investing in Staff Protection: The Importance of Staff Protection Devices

In today’s world, it is more important than ever to ensure the safety of employees in the workplace. One way to do this is by...

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Code Alert®

By Joel Barton | March 27, 2023

3 Essential Components to a Wander Management System

Three Wander Management Essential Components Wander management systems are critical in healthcare facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes to ensure the safety of residents...

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Code Alert®

By Joel Barton | March 27, 2023

Reliable Wander Management Solutions

As a senior living community, the safety of your residents is of utmost importance and so are having reliable wander management solutions. The most vulnerable...

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Asset Management

By Joel Barton | February 22, 2023

Five Ways Equipment Locating Helps Improve Hospital Asset Management

Effective asset management is crucial for hospitals to operate smoothly and provide the best possible care to their patients. Medical equipment is a significant investment...

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Code Alert®

By Joel Barton | January 31, 2023

30 Ways to Show Kindness to a Senior

Below you will discover 30 ways to show kindness to a senior. When was the last time you experienced a random act of kindness? Odds...

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Code Alert®

By Joel Barton | January 31, 2023

Navigating the Staffing Crisis: New data supports how tech can ease the burden

Navigating the staffing crisis can be a real challenge. In this blog you will learn about the problems that this can present and how to...

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Asset Management

By Joel Barton | January 12, 2023

More Effective Shrinkage Control in Hospitals Using Asset Locating

How many dollars disappear out of your hospital doors in the form of inventory shrinkage? Discover the two steps for using asset locating to control...

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Asset Management

By Joel Barton | December 2, 2022

Hospital Asset Management – Do you have a solution in place?

RF Technologies recognizes that an asset management system serves the many needs of a hospital. We see that healthcare facilities view asset management as a...

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Code Alert®

By Joel Barton | October 13, 2022

Passive Fall Detection Systems: How to Protect Your Loved Ones and Preserve Their Privacy

In this day and age, passive fall detection systems are becoming the norm for predicting and reacting to elderly falls. A fall can be an...

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Code Alert®

By Joel Barton | September 19, 2022

Elderly Falls: Facts and Statistics

Elderly Falls: Facts and Stats Losing one’s balance and falling, or simply misstepping, is a common hazard for the elderly. The fact is that most...

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Clinical Education

By Joel Barton | August 29, 2022

Keeping Staff Educated with Clinical Education

Keeping Staff Educated with Clinical Education What is clinical education? “Clinical education” refers to programs and formal supervised experiential learning, focused on the educational development...

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Safe Place®

By Joel Barton | July 22, 2022

Infant Security in Hospitals: How Hospitals Can Protect Infants

Over 40% of infant abductions take place in a healthcare facility, according to a nationwide data analysis by the National Center for Missing & Exploited...

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Code Alert®

By Joel Barton | June 16, 2022

Helping Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients with Wander Management

Managing Alzheimer’s Patients that Wander Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of disability and poor health (morbidity) in older adults. And it is only going to...

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Safe Place®

By Joel Barton | May 23, 2022

Staff Protection: An increasing, yet preventable healthcare violence epidemic

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the benefits, and drawbacks of working in healthcare have come into clear view. One of the existing problems...

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News & Events

By Joel Barton | October 6, 2021

5 Ways to Have a Safe Halloween with Family and Residents with Dementia

5 Ways to Have a Safe Halloween with Family & Residents with Dementia Every year pumpkins and spider webs, ghosts, and ghouls appear in October....

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News & Events

By Joel Barton | August 23, 2021

Finanancing Made Simple with RFT Financial Services

How can Flexible Financing from RFT Financial Services Help You? By Bob Nahorski RFT’s life safety solutions are now easier than ever to acquire through...

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Code Alert®

By Joel Barton | August 16, 2021

Quick Response Pro UL 1069 Wireless Nurse Call Meets Changes Requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities

Skilled Nursing Facilities Face Challenges with Changing Requirements RF Technologies answers the call for UL 1069 certified nurse call equipment with new Quick Response® Pro...

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Senior Life Safety Solutions

By Joel Barton | April 7, 2021

Why Risk it? A Case Against Bed Rails for Fall Management

Why risk it? A case against bed rails for fall management By Bill Bulzoni When it comes to resident safety, bed rails, also known as...

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Code Alert®

By Joel Barton | March 31, 2021

Understanding Industry Standards for Nurse Call and Emergency Call Systems

Knowing Industry Standards for Nurse Call and Emergency Call Systems By Paul Larson | Updated 7/20/2021 Nurse call and emergency call systems have an essential...

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Sensatec®

By Joel Barton | March 31, 2021

Fall Reduction: Decreasing Cost While Increasing Effectiveness

Fall Reduction: Decreasing Cost While Increasing Effectiveness In today’s hospital environment, the fall reduction of patients has become a pivotal issue both from a financial...

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Help Alert®

By Joel Barton | March 31, 2021

How 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...

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Help Alert®

By Joel Barton | March 31, 2021

Top 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...

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Safe Place®

By Joel Barton | March 31, 2021

Infant Security Architecture vs. Exciter-Based Security Architecture

Infant Security Architecture vs. Exciter-Based Security Architecture By Paul Larson Providing a secure environment for at-risk patients in the healthcare environment is mission-critical for most...

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Code Alert®

By Joel Barton | March 31, 2021

Medical Device Alarm Safety Importance Recognizing the need to eliminate alarm fatigue

Medical Device Alarm Safety Importance Recognizing the need to eliminate alarm fatigue By Paul Grekowicz The number of medical devices with alarm systems is overwhelming:...

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