Medical Duress Alarm

Medical duress alarms are used to alert the authorities or security if someone feels threatened or unsafe. They are commonly used by lone workers, such as healthcare and school staff.

Personal duress alarms are a key component to hospital safety protocols, especially for nurses who experience the highest risk of assault. RTLS-based duress alarms can be configured to trigger notifications to specific staff members and provide accurate, clinically-grade location data.

Lone worker duress alarms

Lone workers and people that work alone in hazardous environments or situations need to be able to contact someone for help. Duress alarms, which are also known as panic buttons or emergency buttons, allow them to do this quickly & discreetly. This is essential for ensuring the safety of a lone worker and helps fulfil an organisation’s Duty of Care.

These devices can be activated manually by pressing a button on the device or automatically (commonly found in a man down alarm) and are available in a variety of forms including silent so as not to alert perpetrators that an alarm has been activated. They are often used by people in high-risk situations such as lone workers, security guards and healthcare professionals. They can also be used by older people who live at risk of abuse from family members or strangers.

These personal alarms for lone workers in Australia and around the world also offer GPS functionality to provide authorities and carer’s with a person’s location when they need to call for help. Other features such as voice communication, waterproofing and intrinsically safe options further align a lone worker’s device with the conditions they will operate in. If your employees will be travelling in remote or regional areas, a satellite-based duress alarm may be the best option as it can provide coverage in regions without cellular coverage.

Elderly duress alarms

Elderly duress alarms (also known as panic buttons) are a lifeline for carers who work alone on a daily basis. They are often at risk of physical or verbal abuse, which can be difficult to report due to a lack of understanding from clients and their families. Aggressive behaviour towards healthcare workers has increased by 55% in the last five years, putting their personal safety at risk.

Lone working staff who are not properly protected put themselves at significant risk of physical harm or death. Protecting lone workers isn’t just an ethical decision; it is also a legal requirement under the National Model Work Health and Safety Legislation.

Duress alarms are easy to use devices that provide an easy way for people in danger to get help quickly and discreetly. They are often small, discreet pendants worn around the neck or from a belt loop that can be activated to alert responders that someone is in danger. Some have a two-way system allowing the person with the alarm to check in with responders on the other end and vice versa, making them ideal for remote or lone working workers.

Our duress alarm for the elderly, called MePACS, features a wearable button that can be activated to connect with a live response centre agent within two minutes. The agent will listen in to the situation, assess the level of help required and send appropriate assistance. It is simple to use, easy to carry and works in any location with mobile coverage.

Hospital duress alarms

Hospital staff duress alarms are a must for medical professionals and healthcare workers. These individuals can often encounter aggressive patrons, particularly when visiting clients in their homes or out in the community. Whether they are working at hospitals, surgery centers, or long term care facilities, staff duress alarms allow them to easily and discreetly contact their team for help. These devices are available in a variety of forms including wristbands, pendants, and staff badges with one or multiple buttons that trigger different responses.

The device is small, easy to use and can be activated silently or audibly to notify the monitoring center that a worker needs help. Medical alert These devices can also give a GPS location, which allows them to be tracked down by authorities or security personnel to deescalate threatening situations and prevent potential violence.

Using a staff duress alarm will reduce workplace stress, which in turn helps to improve patient safety and employee morale. It will also enable the hospital to quickly respond to dangerous situations, thereby improving operations in a wide range of departments. These systems can be used by any employee at risk of a violent encounter, including doctors, nurses, and security officers.

These lone worker safety systems are designed to work on mobile networks. It is important that you ensure that your employees have good mobile phone coverage before purchasing a personal duress alarm. If you are unsure about the coverage in your area, ask us to confirm before you buy.

Medical duress alarms

Hospital staff duress alarm systems are a necessity for nurses, doctors, CNAs & other healthcare workers. Aggressive behaviour toward hospital & aged care facility employees has been on the rise, so they need quick access to help in a crisis. An affordable staff duress system, like our SECURalert hybrid solution helps protect these frontline heroes by clearly identifying the person in distress, their precise location & providing a clear call to action that responders can understand.

Designed to be discreet, wearable medical duress buttons allow individuals in danger to activate the device without calling attention to themselves. When pressed, the button activates the lone worker alarm, which connects to our 24/7 staff duress monitoring service, Tunstall Connected Care. A caring Care Consultant can speak to the individual directly & stay on the line until assistance arrives.

Businesses can use a lone worker duress alarm to improve safety for staff and customers, but these systems must be properly installed & used by trained personnel. Local security companies such as PASS Security can assist with the installation of these devices in businesses, schools, convenience and retail stores, banks, hotels, government buildings & many other types of commercial facilities. They can also offer a complete range of security solutions, including CCTV installation, intrusion alarms and access control systems (smart door lock systems). Learn more about PASS Security’s professional services in the greater St. Louis metro area and central & southern Illinois.