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Education

How Wearable Panic Buttons Eliminate Communication Handoffs to Save Time During Emergency Response

CENTEGIX Safety Platform combines critical incident mapping and wearable panic button technology to eliminate communication handoffs and speed response times during school emergencies.

Education

Is Your Organization Safe + Sound? 5 Key Questions to Help You Evaluate

Safe + Sound Week, August 11–17, 2025, is more than a calendar designation. It’s a national call to action to move from written protocols to a thriving culture of safety. Whether you lead a school district, hospital, municipal building, or other organization of employees, this is your opportunity to put a proactive workplace safety plan into motion.

Education

Empowering Safer Schools: RapidDeploy and CENTEGIX® Partner to Accelerate Emergency Response

The CENTEGIX-RapidDeploy integration represents a shared commitment to modernizing emergency communications by eliminating delays and enhancing situational awareness.

Education

Six Data-Driven School Safety Trends Transforming K-12 Safety in 2025

Wearable panic buttons are reshaping K-12 safety in 2025. Learn six data-driven trends from 265,000+ incidents transforming school alert systems.

Healthcare

Workplace Safety in the Future of Healthcare: Meeting the Moment with Strategy and Purpose

This year’s American Hospital Association (AHA) Leadership Summit delivered one clear message: the future of healthcare requires transformation. From adapting to AI and shifting reimbursement models to rethinking the patient experience, healthcare leaders are confronting an accelerating pace of change.

Healthcare

911 Integration: An Integral Part of Hospital Safety Plans

Integrating wearable duress button technology with 911 enables healthcare organizations to reduce response times when violence threatens staff and patients.

Education

Interoperability in Wearable Panic Button Systems: Why is it Essential?

A successful school safety plan requires a wearable panic button that’s interoperable with other technology and your school's existing infrastructure.

Education

The Proof Is In the Use: Why You Should Choose a Proven Wearable Panic Button for Your School

A reliable school safety plan requires proven technology. Opt for a proven wearable panic button that’s built for usability and effective emergency

Healthcare

A Guide to Risk Assessments in the Healthcare Industry

Thorough risk assessments help healthcare organizations enhance nurse safety and combat the growing problem of workplace violence in hospitals and clinics.

Healthcare

Creating Safer Environments: Leadership Strategies to Prevent Workplace Violence in Healthcare

Violence in healthcare isn’t just a growing concern—it’s a persistent crisis. Get actionable insights for leaders ready to fight workplace violence in this AHA Associate Podcast.

Education

Reliability is Key to Effective School Safety Solutions

CENTEGIX CrisisAlert is a reliable school safety solution that reduces response times and creates a culture of safety in schools.

Education

How to Comply with Alyssa’s Law in Washington

CENTEGIX CrisisAlert wearable panic buttons enable Washington schools to achieve compliance with Alyssa’s Law, SB 5004.

Education

Board Chair POV: CENTEGIX is the Best Choice for Student Safety

Former DeKalb County Board Chair endorses the CENTEGIX Safety Platform as the best choice for creating safe schools.

Education

CENTEGIX Launches Completely Reimagined Visitor Management Solution

CENTEGIX®, the industry leader in wearable safety technology, recently unveiled its reimagined Visitor Management Solution during a webinar on June 18. Built from the ground up, this new solution delivers faster and more flexible tools to streamline visitor check-ins, enhance security, and simplify operations for schools and facilities.

Education

How to Comply with Alyssa’s Law in Oklahoma: HB 4073

Oklahoma districts create safe schools and meet HB 4073 requirements by implementing the CENTEGIX Safety Platform.

Healthcare

The Silent Crisis: How Underreporting Undermines Safety in Healthcare

Nurses and clinicians frequently experience threats, aggression, and physical assaults—yet many remain silent. Why?

Education

Visitor Management Scenarios Education Leaders Should Consider

Real-life scenarios show how a visitor management system helps schools create layered safety plans to protect students and staff from outside threats.

Healthcare

Why Healthcare Must Rethink RTLS for Workplace Safety

RTLS can play a role in hospital operations, but when it comes to safety, more intentional solutions are required. CrisisAlert provides balance—real-time response without real-time surveillance.

Education

The Role of Campus Safety in Educator Workplace Selection

The CENTEGIX Safety Platform aids in the recruitment of post-secondary instructors at community colleges and technical colleges.

Higher Education

Higher Education Campus Safety Challenges and How to Meet Them

Effective campus safety and security at higher education institutions presents many challenges. Schools must rely on technology to create a culture of safety.

Healthcare

Supporting Nurse Safety During Nurses Week: A Call to Action for Healthcare Leaders

With staffing shortages, nurse burnout, and workplace violence at alarming levels, the greatest gift healthcare leaders can offer is a renewed commitment to workplace safety—a fundamental necessity for nurses to effectively do their jobs. This year, thank your nurses by strengthening your workplace violence prevention plan.

Healthcare

Protecting Your People From the Top Down: Why Healthcare Leaders Should Continue to Prioritize Safety

Explore how to maintain progress on workplace violence prevention efforts using the right metrics to help you make data-driven decisions.

Healthcare

Protecting Your People From the Top Down: Why Healthcare Leaders Should Prioritize Safety

Safety isn't just another initiative—it's a strategic imperative that must start within the highest levels of an organization’s leadership.

Healthcare

The Tide is Changing on Violence in Healthcare

Recent violence in healthcare has brought the ongoing struggle for workplace violence prevention to the forefront of conversations for health systems.