Empowering Hospital Staff Safety: Spectralink & Sonitor

Challenges Faced by Hospital Staff 

Ensuring staff safety in hospitals is paramount.  

Hospital staff, especially those working alone or in high-risk areas like emergency rooms, psychiatric units, or late-night shifts, face a significant challenge: workplace violence.  This can create a stressful work environment, leading to feelings of anxiety, helplessness and exhaustion and contributing to high rates of healthcare worker burnout. Hospital staff, especially those working alone or in risky areas, face a range of safety threats including: 

• Workplace violence from patients, visitors, or disgruntled individuals. 
• Slips, falls, and other accidents that can leave staff incapacitated and unable to get help. 
• Security breaches and unsafe situations requiring immediate assistance. 

Sonitor MDuress™ and Spectralink Versity 97 SAFE App 

Spectralink and Sonitor are committed to creating a hospital environment where staff can work confidently, knowing they have immediate access to help in the face of danger.  This reality is delivered with the combined strength of Spectralink Versity 97 smartphones and Sonitor- MDuress™. The solution provides a comprehensive safety net for hospitals, fostering a culture of security and well-being for its most valuable asset – its staff. 

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Precision Meets Protection: When paired with Spectralink’s SAFE app, Sonitor’s  MDuress™ solution transforms Versity smartphones into high-accuracy location tags that work anywhere with Wi-Fi coverage, including parking lots. Sonitor provides accurate location data, ensuring rapid response to emergencies, even outside the hospital facility.  

• Real-time Notifications: Upon duress activation, the solution transmits real-time alerts to designated security personnel, supervisors, or colleagues. These alerts include the staff member’s location data, allowing for a swift and targeted response. 
• Increased Staff Confidence: Knowing they have immediate access to help can reduce anxiety and improve staff morale. 
• Reduced Risk and Liability: Hospitals can demonstrate a proactive approach to staff safety, potentially mitigating legal risks 

The real-time locating solution supports effective duress-calling coverage that helps you build a culture of safety. During a moment of duress, the Sonitor Staff Safety and MDuress application allows hospital staff to call discreetly, locate accurately, and respond faster.  Responders using the MDuress app can identify the exact location of the alarm request device using ultrasound for best accuracy or BLE for zonal location.  
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