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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 one hundred deaths out of 2,000 adults who wandered away from […]
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 […]
