The Future of Healthcare Security is a Click Away

According to reports from the World Health Organization, as high as 38% of healthcare workers face physical violence at some point during their careers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cites that the sources of that violence can range from patients and visitors to facility intruders, and even include co-workers. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this issue. In a recent National Nurses United survey, 20% of U.S. registered nurses reported increased workplace violence due to decreased staffing, higher social tensions, and ever-changing visitation restrictions.

Following more than a year of unprecedented sacrifice from healthcare professionals, there has never been a more critical time for hospital security directors to consider how they can further support their heroic team, create a safer environment, and ensure clinical staff can focus on the important work they do to keep communities healthy. As hospitals and other healthcare facilities continue recuperating from the impact of COVID-19, real-time location systems (RTLS) provide cost-effective staff duress solutions that prevent violent threats from escalating to dangerous events, all with the simple click of a button.