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 systems have become an essential component of long-term care, enabling staff […]
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 8.9 percent from 2021 […]
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 employees to discreetly send an alert for help without alarming […]
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 3D radar technology, each coming with their own level of fall detection privacy concerns for residents. Fall detection devices are usually mounted on the wall in high-risk areas such as […]
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 Buying Organization), that passes along savings to its paying members by using their purchasing power over goods and services. Costco or Sam’s Club are examples of a consumer equivalent. The […]
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 school. This should include everything […]
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 were injured between the Columbine shooting in 2019 and today, with the […]
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 may show violent behavior. Medical News Today indicates […]
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 nurse call systems stand out as two distinct approaches, each with its own set of advantages and considerations. Understanding Wired Nurse Call Systems: Healthcare and senior living facilities have installed […]
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 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with multiple factors as to what causes it. There are numerous reasons including too many people to care for, long wait times, […]
