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Panic Buttons for Healthcare Workers
No one should ever feel unsafe at work, and it only takes one incident to create a ripple of discomfort throughout the entire workplace.
This is why it’s more important than ever to utilize panic buttons for healthcare workers.
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Discreet Wearable Design:
Compact, lightweight button that's easy to carry or wear—ideal for lone workers, educators, and healthcare staff.
Silent Emergency Alerts:
Send instant, silent distress signals with precise GPS location—no need to reach for a phone.
Real-Time GPS Tracking:
Live tracking for fast response and full visibility of employees in the field or in remote settings.
Seamless Platform Integration:
Automatically logs location, clock-in/out times, and emergency activity—all in one easy-to-use dashboard.
Regulatory Compliance:
Helps meet safety mandates like OSHA and Alyssa’s Law while reducing liability risks.
Emergency Alert Systems for Healthcare Workers
Healthcare and social service workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence.
To address this, the Joint Commission has recently updated workplace violence prevention requirements, effective July 2025. These new standards apply to accredited hospitals and healthcare facilities and have even been extended into in-home care.
While the Joint Commission doesn’t specifically mandate panic buttons in their framework, implementing an emergency alert system or an employee safety device should be part of your pre-incid
This system can appear in many forms: duress alarms, monitoring tools, personal safety trackers, and so on.
Some may opt for wireless devices that staff can clip on or wear on a lanyard. Others choose app-based systems that turn a phone or tablet into a safety tool.
Hardwired options also exist—and while they’re typically stationary, they’re incredibly reliable and can integrate with existing infrastructure.
However, these stationary options require you to be within reach of the alerting device, thus limiting staff to be in the right spot to utilize it. For that reason, we strongly urge considering wearable panic buttons as part of the employee dress code.
Regardless of your choice in an emergency alert system, true prevention starts with a team that is properly trained, fully prepared, and confident in using them under pressure.
Ask Yourself: Does your staff know how to use your alert system?
Knowing when and how to activate the designated panic button is just as important as having one in the first place.
For example, Vestige panic buttons use a red-yellow-green coding system to indicate the level of urgency, red being immediate emergencies and green being compulsory check-ins.
We also help your leadership team build response protocols so that everyone knows exactly what to do when an alert is triggered.
Click here to learn more about Vestige Healthcare Safety Solutions and how panic buttons play a crucial role.
Below are the alert levels you can forward:
Red Alert
An employee can send distress signals to request immediate assistance for a 911 call.
Yellow Alert
Users can report concerning situations to their team through text or email.
Regular check-in (Green code)
The system requires regular check-ins from professionals on duty.
Implementing Hospital Staff Panic Buttons
When selecting panic buttons for healthcare workers, it’s important to take a strategic approach that considers the unique needs and challenges of each healthcare facility.
Consider the following:
- Will you ever have a staff member working the entire floor alone?
- How often can you expect to be short-staffed?
- What accommodations do your teams or patients require that may impede the effectiveness of your emergency alert system?
Vestige’s panic buttons are designed with these key features in mind, ensuring that healthcare workers can quickly and discreetly summon help when needed.
Our devices can be seamlessly integrated with existing communication systems, allowing for rapid response times and minimizing disruption to patient care.
The benefits of implementing hospital safety measures extend beyond just physical safety.
By demonstrating a commitment to employee well-being, hospitals can improve morale and job satisfaction among medical staff.
Without them, your staff not only feel unsafe but also alone and disregarded.
Vestige’s team of experts works closely with hospital administrators to develop customized implementation plans that maximize the effectiveness of these devices.
From selecting the right type of panic button to developing clear response protocols, we provide end-to-end support to ensure a successful rollout.
Understanding Panic Button Systems for Hospitals
Wearable panic buttons are often overlooked employee safety devices that offer quick access for assistance and blend right into your uniform.
These devices can be worn or installed at workstations at the start of your shift, so that each staff member can discreetly alert security personnel or law enforcement when faced with a threat.
By facilitating immediate communication, panic buttons can significantly reduce response times and mitigate the risk of harm to employees.
Integrating panic button systems with a hospital’s existing communication infrastructure is crucial for ensuring a seamless and efficient response.
Vestige specializes in tailoring solutions to meet the unique needs of each healthcare facility, taking into account factors such as building layout, staffing levels, and security protocols.
Our expert team works closely with hospital administrators to develop comprehensive emergency alert systems that maximize safety and minimize disruption to patient care.
The effectiveness of panic button systems in real-world scenarios is well-documented.
In one notable case study, the implementation of a panic button system at a large urban hospital resulted in a 50% reduction in violent incidents over a 6-month period.
By empowering healthcare workers with the tools they need to quickly summon assistance, hospitals can foster a culture of safety and support.
Employees are never alone with PERSA
Designed to be accessible any time you need it, PERSA is a wearable safety device and tracker complete with our software platform to ensure all remote or lone workers are safe 24/7.
- Employee clock-in and clock-out times
- Any off-site location their mobile employees may visit
- Mobile employees are on the best route to get to their site locations
Utilizing Personal Safety Devices for Nurses
Nurses face a wide range of potential hazards in the course of their work, from aggressive patients to exposure to infectious diseases.
Employee safety devices mitigate these risks.
There are several types of personal safety devices available for nurses, each with its own unique features and benefits.
Vestige offers a range of wearable panic buttons that are lightweight, discreet, and easy to use.
These devices can be worn on a lanyard or clipped to clothing, allowing nurses to summon help quickly and easily in emergency situations.
By providing nurses with the tools they need to stay safe, hospitals can create a more secure and supportive work environment.
If you decide to include personal safety devices in your safety strategy, consider scheduling routine prevention measures such as monthly panic button checks to ensure all emergency alert wearables are working optimally.
Healthcare Worker Duress Alarms
Duress alarms for healthcare workers provide unique advantages depending on your facility’s layout and safety strategy.
Unlike a discreet panic button, duress alarms emit a loud audible alert, which can startle or deter an aggressor and quickly draw attention from others in the area to assist with an emergency.
Another key benefit is reliability. Hardwired duress systems don’t require batteries, so they’re always ready to use. And because they’re integrated into your facility’s existing infrastructure—such as nurse call or security systems—they provide a seamless response pathway during a crisis.
In some cases, staff may find stationary alarms easier to access in a high-stress moment, especially if they’re unfamiliar with wearable technology or have forgotten to put on their device.
For facilities looking to build a layered safety strategy, combining both wearable panic buttons and duress alarms ensures comprehensive coverage across different scenarios and staff needs.
The tradeoff of duress alarms, however, is that they’re typically installed in fixed, high-risk locations like nurses’ stations, front desks, or exam rooms.
Essentially, a duress alarm allows any staff member nearby to trigger the alarm instantly, without needing to wear a personal device.
Some staff may prefer not to use a wearable panic button for comfort reasons, or this may be unsafe if patients are known to pull or attempt to choke staff with their lanyard, for example. Use your best judgment in choosing the best system for your organization.
By demonstrating a commitment to employee well-being, hospitals can foster a sense of support and teamwork among healthcare workers, no matter the method you choose.
In the case of Vestige, we specialize in panic buttons as an essential part of their healthcare safety solutions because they’re adaptable and blend into an everyday uniform in not only healthcare but also other workplace situations where staff may work unsupervised or unassisted at any point in time.
Vestige's Persa Device For Remote Employee Safety
Wearable Panic Button
Employees in duress can send silent alarms with a thumb-sized activation button. With a swift movement, they can alert authorities and forward accurate location notifications and precise location details.
Maximum Visibility
Our PERSA technology offers an enterprise-grade GPS (Global Positioning System) tracker with real-time data. This feature finds a person’s exact location.
Wearability
The Vestige pocket-sized device comes with a lanyard. This allows users to wear them around necks, belts, or bags.
Durability
With PERSA on your side, you won’t have to worry about daily charging or the elements. These gadgets are compact, water-resistant tools that can last up to two weeks on a full charge.
Custom Notifications
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Let us know which geofence alert notifications you want, and our team can make it happen.
What makes Vestige the ideal choice for your hospital’s emergency alert system?
Vestige is a leading provider of emergency alert and real-time location systems designed specifically for the healthcare sector.
Our solutions are adaptable to integrate with your existing systems, be it nurse call or walkie-talkies.
Customizable solutions can be as simple as a wearable panic button for staff or as complex as a fully integrated hospital-wide system with two-way communication, real-time location of staff and assets, man-down alerts, and remote security controls.
- Flexible solutions that can grow with your needs
- Seamless integration with your existing communication infrastructure
- State-of-the-art technology for reliability and ease of use
- Expert support and training to ensure successful implementation
In conclusion, panic buttons and emergency alert systems play a vital role in protecting healthcare workers from workplace violence and other threats.
By providing medical staff with the tools they need to quickly summon help in critical situations, hospitals can foster a culture of safety and support.
At Vestige, we’re committed to delivering innovative solutions that enhance safety for frontline healthcare workers.
If you’re looking to implement or upgrade your hospital’s panic buttons for healthcare workers or emergency alert systems, our expert team is here to help.
The safety of your healthcare workers is our top priority.
Let Vestige help you create a secure and supportive work environment with our cutting-edge emergency alert and staff duress systems.
Reach out today to learn more about how we can work together to create a safer, more secure work environment for your medical staff.
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