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Hospitals are investing in safety technology as threat of violence is getting common in their day-to-day work.
CCTV and security guards are commonly used to protect nurses.
In addition wireless locating duress alarm buttons are used to secure help in threatening situations.
Nursing staff is protected by security guards and CCTV.
Fixed duress alarm buttons have been used for a very long time.
The most threatening situation is working alone in the patient room.
Corridors are empty.. All nurses are in the patient rooms.. Sound insulation is very good.
Being alone in the patient room is the scariest moment.
Violence and statements of hostile action are getting more and more common.
For example here in the University Hospital of Oulu violence and threatening situations occurs weekly.
Violence, harsh words and behavior.. throwing things.
The reason behind is drugs.. drugs misuse represents a major problem.
Majority of patients does not cause any trouble. However the hospital has invested in a new solution as problems are getting more frequent.
Staff is using locating mobile duress alarm devices.
If staff is facing threatening situation or attack they can call security guards or colleagues simply by pressing a button.
We are now at the security department. Three security guards are on duty 24/7.
The hospital is very big. How fast can security guards react in case of acute call?
Reaction time depends on location of the guards. They may be on regular rounds or taking care of assignment.
The staff has been very pleased with the new safety solution.
The new solution is improving both staff and patient safety.