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“We’ve got a vast majority of workers in every single office that are either not engaged or actively disengaged.” That’s what Richard Wahlquist, CEO of the American Staffing Association, recently told Business Insider. The fact is, I think he’s right. Employee engagement is one of the biggest issues facing businesses today, particularly within the healthcare…

Workplace violence in healthcare is at a crisis point, but comprehensive incident reporting could be the game changer we need. This article is your roadmap to robust reporting protocols, fostering a culture of transparency, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build safer environments for healthcare professionals and patients alike. Workplace violence in healthcare statistics paint a…

Duress buttons and panic buttons are commonly used in healthcare, hospitality, retail, education, and more, providing increased protection for workers and improving workplace safety. An instant response to an emergency can make all the difference, with staff wellbeing and peace of mind also helping you see tangible returns on your businesses investment within 12 months…

TLDRThe Joint Commission’s Violence Prevention in Behavioral Health Care and Human Services report has once again raised the bar for staff safety in BHC environments. I believe that many of the reports requirements can be addressed through the use of staff duress systems, with better leadership, response, and analysis giving your center the tools it…

Grainy camera images, hard-to-find duress buttons, vulnerable access cards, and outdated video recorders. If you still have these technologies in your behavioral health facility, it’s time to move on. These relics of security technology served us well, but their modern replacements are far superior and offer significant improvements to the safety and security of both…

Which of these key elements is missing from your panic button alarm policy?  A panic alarm system – especially a body-worn solution like ROAR – is a great way to enhance the safety of your healthcare staff.  But it’s not enough to just install  and tell staff how to use a system.    A solid,…

By some estimates, domestic violence in the U.S is so widespread that nearly 20 people per minute suffer physical abuse at the hands of a partner. This is just one facet of a complex and often underreported issue that also includes abuses such as sexual assault, psychological violence, and stalking. Often referred to simply as…

Nurses are the lifeblood of the healthcare system, delivering care, compassion, and support to patients, often as frontline workers dealing with highly stressful situations. However, despite the role’s humanitarian calling, they are also under siege. Nurse burnout is a real issue. While the Covid-19 pandemic brought some of the daily challenges that nurses face into…