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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 demand for safe and effective patient care. Established in 1987, the Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization that delivers worldwide accreditation programs to healthcare organizations, public health agencies, and…
Read MoreNEW 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 gives nurses and clinicians a discreet, dependable way to call for help with a single press. It’s compact and lightweight while engineered and patented for reliable indoor/outdoor coverage, without relying…
Read MoreNew 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 providing care in addition to setting standards for patient care. The Joint Commission was founded in 1987 and is an independent, not-for-profit organization that offers global accreditation programs for health…
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 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 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…
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