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 for both individuals and institutions. Fall prevention technology and evidence-based fall prevention programs have paved the way for innovative fall prevention solutions and cost reductions from fall-based liabilities. Understanding Fall…
Read MoreHow 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 also erode trust in healthcare facilities. That is why leading hospitals are turning to advanced infant protection systems like RFT’s Safe Place® to ensure the highest level of security for…
Read MoreMeet 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 brings real-time alerts, secure access, and intuitive tools into one seamless experience. With secure login powered by Active Directory, teams can access the app confidently. Push notifications and live alerts…
Read MoreStrengthening 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 1, 2025. The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization that offers global accreditation programs for health care organizations, public health agencies, health ministries and others to improve the quality…
Read MoreDangers 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, and real time locating systems (RTLS) in hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) but it puts the systems at much higher risk of a security breach through various well-documented attacks.…
Read MoreViolence 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 likely to suffer serious workplace violence injuries than workers in other industries. 1,4 In fact, nursing aides in long-term care facilities experience the highest rate of workplace attacks of any profession1. Frontline staff in nursing…
Read MoreThe 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 MoreWhy Winter Months are the Most Dangerous for Senior Living Communities
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 can protect residents and provide peace of mind for families. A 2023 report by the Washington Post found over…
Read MoreEnhancing Care with Wired Nurse Call Systems in Senior Living Communities
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 critical aspect of providing superior care in these settings is effective communication between residents and caregivers. Wired nurse call…
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