The safety of healthcare workers is an increasingly central issue in the context of modern healthcare. Doctors, nurses, socio-medical workers and all care staff play a fundamental role in protecting collective health. However, to ensure a truly efficient and sustainable healthcare system, it is essential to protect these professionals, who face numerous risks in their work every day.
Violence in healthcare: the data
Almost 70% of healthcare organisations reported at least one safety incident involving an isolated worker in the last three years. Currently, 15% of employees in the sector are precisely this category of professionals, which stands out from the others because they lack the immediate support of colleagues in the vicinity. Moreover, health care workers are at a significantly higher risk of experiencing violence than other workers: they are five times more likely to be victims of accidents caused by aggression in the workplace. The increasing violence in health care is also confirmed by another alarming statistic: 75% of reported assaults each year occur in health care settings. Particularly affected are nurses, among whom 25% reported having suffered physical violence more than 20 times in a period of just two years. These numbers, unfortunately, tell a worrying reality and underline the urgency of intervening with concrete measures to ensure safer working environments for those who care for others every day.
Ascom at the service of health personnel
In addition to appropriate training and organisational measures that can reduce risks, the technology of Ascom plays a crucial role in security. Among the most useful solutions are panic buttons and personal alarms, which allow operators to call for immediate help in the event of an emergency. Also very important are real-time localisation systems, which allow the location of personnel to be constantly monitored and prompt action to be taken in case of need. In risk situations such as illnesses or accidents, on the other hand, man-down and no-motion devices are particularly effective, capable of automatically detecting any problems and sending alerts. Finally, thanks to the alarm management dashboards, responses can be coordinated in a rapid and structured manner, improving the timeliness and effectiveness of interventions.
The implementation of these solutions is key to creating a safe and efficient working environment, decreasing incidents of violence in healthcare. Innovations such as these significantly reduce risks for healthcare workers, thereby improving the quality of services provided to patients.
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