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The Future of 911: How Emergency Management Systems Can Transform Response
Axon President Josh Isner and CENTEGIX CEO Brent Cobb explain how connected emergency management systems can improve 911 information, location accuracy, and response.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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