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“Security is immediately notified and a pop-up alert on hospital computers shows the employee’s exact location, using our wireless system throughout the hospital,” the Cox Medical Center explained.
“If the employee moves after pushing the button, the alert will update their new location.”
But that’s not the only safeguard being put in place.
Additionally, if a panic button is hit, there’s a light system outside of each hospital room that will light up and a sound will go off to let everyone know a healthcare worker is in trouble inside of the room.
“When Public Safety response is critical and it’s not possible to get to a phone, person panic buttons fill a critical void,” Alan Butler, the system director of Public Safety and Security for the hospital, said.
“Personal Panic Buttons (PPBs) are one more tool in the battle to keep our staff safe and further demonstrate this organization’s commitment to maintaining a safe work and care environment.”
