Healthcare and NHS Lone Worker Safety Alarm

Geonovo is committed to providing the very best technological support for NHS staff and Healthcare workers. Our telecare device technologies ensure that you and your fellow lone workers are able to work safely and connect with support services whenever you need them.

Our award-winning RSP-100 Personal Safety Phone is the ideal solution for NHS lone workers - able to deliver discreet panic button SOS alarm functions and can be worn on a belt, ID badge, lanyard or carried discreetly in a pocket. As well as speed dial functionality, we also enable cutting edge backup facilities with state of the art GPS monitoring and tracking solutions.

There is much said in the press and by our politicians that illustrates an acute realisation that lone workers need to be protected in any way they can in order that they can enjoy the work they have been called to do. According to the Royal College of Nursing "over 70% of community nurses report abuse".

It doesn't matter what your position is within the NHS or Healthcare Services, Geonovo can help you plan and implement your Lone Worker Policy.

Our RSP-100 Personal Safety Phone operates on a variety of levels as follows:

• Simplified Mobile Phone
• SOS Emergency Alarm
• Pre Alert – Voice message confirming location prior to entry to a building and used by Alarm Response Centre if SOS is activated (“Entering Flat 22, Fourth floor, Smith Road, SM25”)
• Man Down – Advanced activity timer and automatic “well-being” reminder (i.e. every five minutes, no acknowledgement activates alarm)

The Royal College of Nursing has welcomed the introduction of a lone worker alarm system designed to give health care staff the means to call for assistance when their personal security is threatened. Describing the system as 'an important way of reducing the risks', the RCN warns that they must be used alongside robust lone worker policies, risk assessments and training.

RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary, Dr Peter Carter said:

"They must be used alongside a well planned and supported lone worker policy and training for all those using them. This way they should increase protection to workers who are in a vulnerable position while doing an essential job. Trusts have a responsibility to keep their staff safe, so they must ensure that all lone workers at risk have access to these devices quickly to support them as they go about their work in the community."

Health Secretary, Alan Johnson said:

No NHS staff should have to put up with violence in the workplace, but sadly it happens. Lone workers are particularly vulnerable and I am determined to provide them with as much protection as we can to enable them to carry out their valuable work knowing that they have the support they need should their personal safety be threatened.