Staff Protection

Safer Staff. 

Stronger Workforce.

Protect your staff when and where they need it with wearable panic buttons. Keep people safe and confident.

The Ultimate Workplace Safety Badge

One Press To Protect™ alerts help keep staff protected indoors and outdoors, when and where it matters most.

Retain Staff

Safety measures boost morale and loyalty, reduce staff turnover, and can save by as much as $40-60,000 per nurse replacement.

Complete Coverage

Provide long-range coverage both inside and outside of buildings with pinpoint accuracy.

Rapid Response

One Press To Protect™ allows staff to discreetly and immediately call for help.

Instant Feedback

Visual and tactile responses indicate an alert was received, and help is on the way.
Staff Protection
The Help Alert Staff Protection Badge, Pendant or Fob offer seamless indoor and outdoor long-range coverage, ensuring your staff can call for help with a single button press.
Accurate Location
Real-time location only activates when button is pressed
No Wi-Fi Needed

Runs on Bluetooth® long-range networks

Silent Alarm System
Discreet alerting for staff under duress
Seamless Integration
Cameras, mobile-radio, 911, and mobile security staff
3D-iD® Software
Pinpoint accuracy with virtual 3D modelling
Fast & Easy Setup
Turnkey wireless help alert bundles

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Email

info@rft.com

Phone

800 669-9946

Office

3125N 126th St, Brookfield, WI 53005

Help Alert ROI Calculator

Registered nurses at your facility
Only input needed
Cost to replace one RN
Default $60,000 industry average
$
Annual safety investment
Default $200,000
$
WPV-related RN turnover rate
National average — calculated
19.2%
Help Alert usage rate
1 in 6 nurses — calculated
16.67%
WPV injury rate
National average — calculated
0.14%
Average cost per WPV injury
$109,000
Static — national benchmark
ROI of Help Alert Investment
$539,889
For a facility with 300 nurses, Help Alert is estimated to reduce workplace-violence-related financial risk by approximately $539,889 per year.
Net Impact
$239,889
ROI Multiple
1.8×
Net ROI %
80.0%
Metric Without With Help Alert
Nurses activated on system 50
WPV turnovers / yr 57.6 9.6
Turnover cost exposure $3,225,600 $537,600 saved
WPV injuries / yr 0.42 0.07
Injury cost savings $45,780 $2,289 saved

*Estimates are based on national workforce averages and internal usage data. Actual results may vary by facility, staffing mix, and safety protocols.

This estimate does not assume all nurses use the system, eliminate all incidents, or reflect indirect benefits such as regulatory compliance, staff morale, or patient experience.

The Ultimate Workplace Staff Duress Badge

Live alerts, measurable incident reporting, and human-centered care all working together to protect people.

Safety That Fits Every Environment

Whether it’s a crisis, an accident, or a call for assistance, Help Alert® ensures help is always within reach.

Empowering Staff Protection

We work together with you to help your team invest in safety.

Staff Duress Pendant

The smallest and lightest, long-range panic button pendant on the market with a replaceable battery.

Staff Duress Fob

Perfect for attaching to a belt or uniform, but also wall-mountable with high or low priority buttons for different types of incidents.

Staff Duress Badge

Designed to discreetly fit behind an employee’s badge to allow staff to request help without drawing attention.

User-Centered Designs

Engineered in house to fit the unique needs of clinical and everyday needs. Indoor and outdoor location accuracy with two-way communication and visual and tactile feedback increases security and safety.
Help Alert Staff Panic Button Badges

Hear in their voice

Backed by 500+ reviews
Words from the ones Who know us best.

RFT’s service tech did a great job attempting to repair what we had and kept me informed on when he would be back to install the new equipment, I wish my service guys were like him he was amazing!!

Steven Holzman

The service tech “Don” knew what he was doing. Don also explained the work and any questions that were asked.

Randy Pluth Manager of Plan Operations

The support we received from the training staff has been fantastic.

Kathryn A. Olson Wellness Director

With their enhanced security system, it gives our new parents additional peace of mind.

Becky Bradshaw Director of the Family Birth Center

Safe Place® provides a proven product that is a good fit in our particular nursing environment.

Eric Goodsell Project Leader

HELP ALERT® has been an asset in ensuring the safety of our staff and students.

Nicholas Falcon Principal

One of the things that we appreciate most about the RFT equipment is its reliability.

Randall M. Crosby Director of Facilities

Their knowledge-based solutions and experienced personnel sets RF Technologies apart from others.

Maria Ricci Regional Director of Operations

We have been a satisfied customer since 1995. This is because whether it’s a big or small project, the RF Technologies staff takes the time to make sure you are all set up and ready to go.

Ricky Moore Safety & Compliance Manager

We absolutely love how simple it is to use the Safe Place infant security system. We have users with the least technical expertise who claim that it is simple to use. Also, the additional security is much appreciated by the new parents we care for.

John Gabriel Information Technology Director

Installation of their panic buttons for staff protection in all classrooms is a welcome addition to our crisis communications.

Dr. Jim Kerley President

Very satisfied with the product and the technical team is always efficient and knowledgeable. Neal Fugate is always a pleasure to work with. I always experience great service working with RFT.

Scott Hagan Associate Executive Director

RFT doesn’t just sell products — they deliver an entire safety ecosystem. The combination of their hardware and smart software has completely transformed how we operate at Interlere. From staff safety to patient protection, every system works together seamlessly, giving us real-time visibility and confidence we never had before. The combination of their hardware and smart software has completely transformed how we operate at Interlere. From staff safety to patient protection, every system works together seamlessly, giving us real-time visibility and confidence we never had before.

Key Outcomes:
40%
Reduced Incidents
50%
Efficiency Improved
50%
Faster Response Times
Clark Kent
Clark Kent Vice President INTERLERE

RFT doesn’t just sell products — they deliver an entire safety ecosystem. The combination of their hardware and smart software has completely transformed how we operate at Interlere. From staff safety to patient protection, every system works together seamlessly, giving us real-time visibility and confidence we never had before.

Key Outcomes:
40%
Reduced Incidents
50%
Efficiency Improved
50%
Faster Response Times
John Doe
John Doe Vice President INTERLERE

RFT doesn’t just sell products — they deliver an entire safety ecosystem. The combination of their hardware and smart software has completely transformed how we operate at Interlere. From staff safety to patient protection, every system works together seamlessly, giving us real-time visibility and confidence we never had before.

Key Outcomes:
40%
Reduced Incidents
50%
Efficiency Improved
50%
Faster Response Times
Sasha Brad
Sasha Brad Vice President INTERLERE

Frequently Asked Questions

How can hospitals protect staff from workplace violence? 
What is a staff duress panic button? 
How do panic buttons work in healthcare, education, hospitality, and corporate environments? 
What makes staff duress systems discreet?
Why is RFT the best staff protection badge for hospitals? 
01
How can hospitals protect staff from workplace violence? 

The Joint Commission requires accredited hospitals to have a workplace violence plan in place because hospitals can protect staff by combining strong policies, clear training, and reliable technology that responds instantly when help is needed. Staff duress systems with panic buttons are the anchor of a strong workplace violence plan.  Help Alert® is a long-range staff protection solution designed, engineered, and built in the USA to give caregivers a discreet way to call for assistance with a single button press. The patented indoor/outdoor coverage and precise real-time location help security teams respond quickly across patient rooms, hallways, stairwells, and parking areas—without relying on hospital Wi-Fi. Together, these features create a safer environment that supports staff confidence and helps organizations meet evolving workplace violence prevention requirements.

02
What is a staff duress panic button? 

A staff duress panic button is a small, wearable device that lets employees silently call for help during threatening or unsafe situations. The Help Alert® badge or pendant is a great example of a staff duress panic button system which provides discreet protection with one press, sending an immediate alert to the security team. LED lights and gentle vibrations confirm the signal was sent and acknowledged, giving staff instant peace of mind that help is on the way.

03
How do panic buttons work in healthcare, education, hospitality, and corporate environments? 

Panic buttons work in similar ways across all industries including the Help Alert® system—one press sends a silent alert with the user’s identity and real-time location. In healthcare, nurses and clinicians are protected from patient rooms to parking lots. In education, teachers and staff can request help in classrooms, hallways, or outdoor areas. In hospitality, housekeepers and frontline teams are safeguarded across guest floors and service corridors. In corporate settings, receptionists and employees benefit from coverage that spans offices, stairwells, and garages. Each alert is confirmed through tactile and visual feedback, ensuring a reliable, private way to signal for help.

04
What makes staff duress systems discreet?

Requesting help discreetly is important during many crisis situations to prevent further escalation. The Help Alert® pendant or badge are compact, low-profile, and easy to wear without attracting attention. A silent alert ensures no sound is made during activation. LED lights and gentle vibrations provide quiet confirmation, so staff know their alert went through while keeping the situation calm. This combination allows employees to request help confidently without escalating the environment around them.

05
Why is RFT the best staff protection badge for hospitals? 

RF Technologies (RFT®) is a leading provider of real-time location safety and security solutions for over 35 years and has helped many hospitals the U.S. deal with increasing security challenges with Help Alert®, a staff protection system with mobile panic buttons which enable healthcare workers to call for immediate assistance. RFT is a pioneer in the field of location pinpointing and developed 3D-iD ® technology in 2002 that creates precise real-time location, a key feature of the product, and critically important in quickly finding where an incident is occurring. The Help Alert® pendant or badge are small and light long-range panic buttons, engineered and patented for unmatched indoor and outdoor coverage—up to and including parking lots, garages, and areas where most systems fail. Built in the USA with in-house engineering, the solution operates independently of Wi-Fi, reducing cyber risk while ensuring dependable performance. RFT provides custom configured solutions backed by expert service teams and 24-hour support, helping organizations safeguard staff and protect what matters most every day.

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