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Hotel Panic Button Regulation and Compliance: Everything You Need to Know
Worker protection and employee safety are becoming increasingly important topics in the hotel industry. The #MeToo movement, along with a number of high-profile cases, highlighted the endemic violence and harassment…
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Safety Precautions in a Psychiatric Unit — Keeping Psychiatric Nurses / NPs Safe
TLDRHealthcare workers in psychiatric units are at particularly high risk, and patients often need extra care. However, through understanding, de-escalation, and education, your staff can minimize dangerous situations to ensure…
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The Cost of Hotel Staff Turnover
The US hotel industry is incredibly diverse. Ranging from small, family-run guesthouses to large international hotel chains, the sector is one of the cornerstones of the country’s economy. However, while…
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10 Safety Tips for Social Workers
Importance of Personal Safety Training for Social Workers Social work is one of the fastest-growing careers in the U.S. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in Washington,…
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Your Guide to Lowering Workers Comp Costs in Hospitality & Healthcare
Injuries and accidents in the workplace can damage a business in a number of ways. Most importantly, they can impact the health and wellbeing of employees. According to the Bureau…
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Lone Worker Safety Policy — Everything You Need to Know
People are required to work alone in roles across all industries. Whether it’s housekeepers cleaning remote areas of hotels, nurses caring for patients in private rooms or retail workers operating…
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5 Common Security Issues in the Hospitality Industry
TLDR The Harvard Businesss Review suggests that up to 90% of restaurant workers have suffered some form of sexual harassment. However, by managing unauthorized visitors and antisocial guests, addressing safety…
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The Cost of Nurse Turnover
TLDRNurse turnover costs U.S. hospitals between $3.9 and $5.8 million per year, with the average cost to replace a single bedside RN reaching $56,300 in 2023. The drivers are well-documented:…
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How to Deal with Aggressive Customers & Patients
Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are often dealing with people when they’re at their most vulnerable. As a result, emotions can run high and tempers can flare. This means…
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10 Hospital Safety & Security Procedures
TLDRHealthcare workers face workplace violence at rates far exceeding any other industry, with the sector accounting for nearly three-quarters of all private-industry workplace violence cases. Implementing comprehensive hospital safety and…