
Protecting Workers in Health and Home Care
Explore the safety features trusted by health and home care professionals — from check-in and fall detection to discreet panic alarms — supporting lone workers in community settings, care homes, and hospitals.
Protecting Workers in Health and Home Care

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Read the studyWhy did OSHA impose a $163K fine on a healthcare provider?
OSHA issued a $163,000 fine to Elara Caring following the tragic death of nurse Joyce Grayson in Connecticut, where the absence of a panic alarm button left her unable to call for help. This case underscores the urgent need for healthcare organizations across the U.S. to equip their staff with panic alarm devices and lone worker safety solutions to prevent similar tragedies.
For more information, read the full article on healthcare worker safety and OSHA compliance here.
How can organizations ensure the safety of healthcare and social care workers in the field, both in-home and community settings?
To protect healthcare and social care professionals working in the field, organizations should equip them with lone worker safety devices. These devices, designed with a discreet Red Alert panic button, enable staff to quickly call for help during emergencies—whether providing in-home care, community services, or working in high-risk environments.
When activated, the alert connects directly to a 24/7 Emergency Dispatch Center, where trained operators assess the situation and coordinate the appropriate response, including emergency medical services, law enforcement, or a designated supervisor. By implementing these safety tools, employers not only enhance healthcare worker safety but also meet their OSHA duty of care and reduce liability.
What benefits do lone worker safety devices offer to health and home care organizations, including those providing in-home care and community services?
Lone worker safety devices deliver critical benefits for healthcare and social care providers, whether staff are delivering in-home care, community services, or working in clinical settings. These devices provide peace of mind for employees, boosting their confidence, security, and ability to focus on patient care without fear of being isolated in an emergency.
Beyond protecting staff, safety devices help build a strong culture of workplace safety, showing a clear commitment to employee well-being. This commitment can lead to better quality of care for patients, fewer workplace incidents, reduced absenteeism, and stronger employee retention rates—all while helping organizations meet OSHA safety requirements.
Why are healthcare and home care workers, including those providing in-home care, considered high-risk workers?
Healthcare and care givers, especially those providing in-home care and community-based services—are often classified as high-risk workers because of the environments in which they operate. Many deliver care alone in patients’ homes, supporting individuals with complex medical or behavioral needs, some of whom may experience confusion, agitation, or aggression.
This isolation increases their vulnerability to workplace violence and safety threats, including verbal abuse, physical assault, robbery (often targeting prescription medications), and even sexual assault. These risks highlight the urgent need for lone worker safety devices and monitoring solutions to protect staff and ensure a rapid emergency response when needed.
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