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5 Safety Tips for Addiction Counselors
As most healthcare professionals will be only too aware, workplace violence disproportionately affects those working in the industry. In the US, 70-74% of workplace assaults occur in healthcare settings. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of professionals reporting assaults went up even further, with violent incidents in some areas increasing by 300%. Substance abuse and addiction…
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BLE vs. BLE Mesh Panic Buttons: A Simple Guide
For anyone researching panic buttons, the tech that lives under the hood of those tiny little devices can sometimes be confusing. Sure, they’re based around networks, which almost anyone can grasp, but the underlying functions and features can get lost in a sea of tech jargon and incomprehensible acronyms. Complicating things further, companies within the…
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8 Healthcare Facility Safety Tips
TLDR According to OSHA, hospitals and healthcare facilities are among the most dangerous places to work, with twice the rate of workplace injuries compared to the private sector. However, through awareness, education, and technology, your facility can ensure that “Caring for our Caregivers” is a top priority. Through ROAR, I have made a commitment to…
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Common Health and Safety Issues in Healthcare
According to The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), hospitals and healthcare facilities are among the most hazardous places to work in the world, recording a rate of 5.5 work related injuries and illnesses for every 100 full time employees. Clearly, occupational health and safety remains a big issue within the industry, and considering the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the importance healthcare workers play in every society cannot be understated.…
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Screamers vs. Panic Buttons
According to a 2016 survey of 500 Chicago hotel workers, 58% have experienced at least one incident of sexual harassment by guests when they were at work. That’s up to twice the rate experienced by workers in other industries, and a worrying trend for those in hospitality. Additionally, anecdotal reports indicate a rising trend involving finding drugs and firearms in guest rooms adding…
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What Panic Buttons are a Must-Have Hotel Technology
Giving employees the tools and resources they need to protect themselves in the workplace is a must in the hotel industry: it helps in raising safety standards, makes the work environment more egalitarian and inclusive, and protects valued members of staff. Research has shown that hotel workers are up to twice as likely to suffer a sexual assault compared to those who work in other industries. This can lead to high levels of hotel staff turnover and increase stress…
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10 Hotel Security Procedures
TLDRComprehensive security procedures can help your hotel avoid all kinds of dangers, from incidents of workplace violence to terrorist threats, while also ensuring a warm welcome for your guests. According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association, “people taking care of people” is what it’s all about, so here are 10 easy wins as recommended…
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Top 5 Hotel Employee Safety Tips | ROAR For Good
Creating a safe work environment is crucial for all businesses, no matter what sector they operate in. Promoting safety in the hotel industry is critical as hotel staff are 40% more likely to be injured on the job than other service workers. Generally speaking, the task of creating a safe work environment starts with hotel management. Promoting policies and security measures that put staff members first will allow them to…
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ROAR for Good Partners with Gulph Creek Hotels
(Photo by TripAdvisor) ROAR for Good is thrilled to announce a new multisite partnership with Gulph Creek Hotels, delivering tour AlwaysOn Staff Safety Platform across three of the chain’s sites to improve staff safety and wellbeing while at work. We have rolled out our technology across three sites so far: 1. Homewood Suites in Eatontown, NJ — 131…
