Staff Protection Blogs

(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.…

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…

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…

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…