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The Path to Patient Safety Begins with Healthcare Staff Protection

Learn how workplace violence prevention and staff safety improve patient safety outcomes in healthcare environments.

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The Impact of Protocols: How Training and Technology Work Together for the Best Emergency Response

Effective protocols, comprehensive staff training, and the right incident response technology can help create a safe culture for employees.

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The Healthcare Workers at Highest Risk of Experiencing Workplace Violence

Behavioral healthcare workers are at risk of workplace violence, but implementing nurse safety solutions protects them.

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Workplace Violence Prevention: Utilizing Effective Safety Solutions Across Healthcare Campuses

CENTEGIX Safety Platform™ transforms workplace violence prevention in healthcare through wearable tech, automated reporting, and data-driven training.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Reimagining Visitor Management: A Safety Imperative to Mitigate Violence in Healthcare

Visitor management is not just about tracking who comes and goes; it’s about protecting staff, patients, and the integrity of care delivery. This requires a shift in mindset: moving from reactive processes to proactive, technology-enabled systems that strengthen safety without disrupting the patient and family experience.

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What Healthcare Can Learn from Education's Safety Innovations

Schools use wearable duress button technology to protect staff. Healthcare can adopt these proven safety solutions to reduce incidents of violence in healthcare.

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When Wearable Safety Solutions Become a Security Risk in Healthcare Facilities

Support nurse safety with risk-free wearable duress buttons.

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How Wearable Safety Tech Supports Nurse Retention

Healthcare organizations can create a culture of safety and increase nurse retention by integrating an innovative wearable duress button into their safety plan.

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5 Ways to Strengthen Workplace Violence Prevention: Healthcare Safety and Security Week 2025

In healthcare, workplace violence prevention (WPV) is a shared responsibility. Yet leaders in safety and security often carry the weight of driving change—especially as violence continues to rise in hospitals nationwide. This week, encourage your organization to take meaningful steps together, to protect its people, recognize its safety leaders, and strengthen its culture of safety.

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How Workplace Safety in Healthcare Supports Patient Care

The comprehensive CENTEGIX Safety Platform is an investment in healthcare worker safety and patient safety.

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The Space Between: How Capturing Near Misses Can Improve Workplace Violence In Healthcare

Increasing visibility to incidents and near misses can help prevent workplace violence in healthcare