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Is your behavioral health facility still relying on outdated security tech? It’s time for an upgrade. Grainy camera images, hard-to-find duress buttons, vulnerable access cards, and outdated video recorders. If you still have these technologies in your behavioral health facility, it’s time to move on. These relics of security technology served us well, but their modern replacements are far superior and offer significant improvements to the safety and security of both your patients and staff. Not to mention, older devices can unnecessarily expose your facility to avoidable risks, including heightened liability in high-stress environments. Which of these outdated technologies are you still using? In our latest blog, we explore why it’s essential to move beyond: 📹 Analog Cameras – Poor image quality significantly hinders the ability to monitor patient/staff interactions effectively. 🔴 Duress Buttons – Fixed locations don’t offer the flexibility that today’s healthcare environments demand. 💳 Mag Stripe Access Cards – Easy to duplicate, unreliable, and outdated. It’s time for contactless. 📼 Digital Video Recorders – Often used with analog cameras, perpetuating the cycle of inferior technology and posing potential risk to network security. Discover why upgrading your tech isn’t just a good idea—it’s essential. Read our blog post to learn how you can make the case for new investments: https://lnkd.in/ecuA6MAV If you’re ready to replace your old duress buttons with ROAR’s dual-patented wearable solutions, contact us today for more information. #HealthcareSecurity #SafetyFirst #BehavioralHealth #ROAR

75% of healthcare workers don’t feel safe at work. That’s a sobering fact. Here’s another - healthcare facilities are losing up to $58,400 per instance of employee turnover; many are a result of workplace safety incidents. Healthcare workers, and in particular, behavioral healthcare staff face unprecedented risks to their wellbeing day in and out. ROAR’s sole focus is to provide protection to these vulnerable teams. We’re proud to share that our panic button solution helped BeWell to boost employee safety, morale and its bottom line. Through the implementation of ROAR’s technology, BeWell has been able to provide staff with discreet, real-time safety solutions that are easy to use and incredibly effective. This initiative improves the security of caregivers and contributes to the overall quality of care provided to patients. Within three months BeWell experienced: - Reduced incidents between patients and staff by 39% - Increased staff satisfaction from 57% - 73% - Decreased workers’ compensation claims by 24% - Improved MOD score by nearly 50% with savings resulting in a time to value of less than 6 months Dive into the full case study to learn how this partnership is setting a new standard for safety in the senior care industry: https://lnkd.in/g93esc6t #BehavioralHealth #WorkplaceSafety #Innovation #Healthcare #ROAR

With every ROAR installation, we conduct thorough staff training and implementation. In the weeks that follow ROAR surveys the staff to obtain insights into how the solution is helping teams. A recent survey with a behavioral health facility showed a whopping 82% of employees surveyed stated they feel safer just knowing they have ROAR. This is a testament to our commitment to creating secure environments where everyone can feel protected and at ease. Hearing this reinforces our mission and fuels our passion to keep delivering top-notch safety solutions. Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback and to our amazing ROAR team for their dedication to creating safer workplace environments for all. #EmployeeWellbeing #ROAR #CustomerFeedback #SecuritySolutions #HealthcareSecurity #HealthcareLeader #BehavioralHealth

The Top 5 Questions Most Companies Ask When Searching for a Panic Button Solution - with Charly Livock, SVP of Sales & Marketing at ROAR Q: How much does a panic button cost?  A: This is the number one question we get asked at ROAR - which is why we’ve just written a blog post about it - https://lnkd.in/eQd5xtwa   Q: Can the alerts go to multiple people?  A: Yes, we have alert consoles placed in appropriate locations (security, front desk, nurses’ stations etc.) and an app for mobile staff who need to respond or be made aware of an alert. We offer unlimited users on the app, and it will work whether you are on or off-site.   Q: How does ROAR’s solution work effectively on campuses and between buildings? Given that we are a multisite location, can buttons work between facilities?  A: ROAR utilizes alternative communication methods that do not rely on Wi-Fi, LTE, or power. Through a dual patented BLE mesh network, our equipment can talk to one another making it suitable for environments where traditional connectivity options are unreliable or unavailable. The panic buttons are programmed to be able to roam between different facilities meaning you can take your button to another location with ROAR implemented, and it will work seamlessly.   Q: We must bypass our WIFI Network. How do you do this while maintaining uptime?  A: Our Gateways utilize LTE, and our e-SIM card allows multiple carriers. It will automatically determine the carrier with the strongest signal and use that as the primary connection. Should it drop signal, there is a fallback providing an additional layer of redundancy. We guarantee a 99.9% uptime!    Q: How does your 911 button work?  A: Once the button is activated, the exact location, address, phone number and entry instructions. A monitoring agent calls your site to confirm or cancel the alert and determine which services are needed (police, ambulance, fire). The alert data is then shared with 911 and dispatch to site confirmed. What haven’t we answered for you? Connect with Charly Livock to learn more. #WorkplaceSafety #HealthcareSafety #SafetySolutions #Innovation #ROAR

Shoutout to our amazing team members, Ed Cambut and Caiden! Sharing more good news from the field. A ROAR customer, the Director of Plant Operations at a healthcare facility, expressed heartfelt gratitude for Ed and Caiden during a recent installation of ROAR Panic Button Solutions. “The team’s professionalism, preparedness, and extra effort to ensure roof coverage for the HVAC system were exceptional. Thanks to their dedication, we can confidently say that our staff is now protected throughout the entire facility!” Thank you, Ed and Caiden, for going above and beyond! Your hard work truly makes a difference in protecting healthcare professionals. 💪👏 #WorkplaceSafety #Healthcare #Innovation #ROAR #BehavioralHealth

Understanding SB 553: California's New Workplace Violence Prevention Law As of July 1, 2024, California has set a precedent by becoming the first state to mandate a comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) across all industries. This law, SB 553, extends the standards set for healthcare in 2016 to a wider range of businesses, including hospitality, requiring them to integrate specific safety measures into their existing illness and injury prevention plans. What Does This Mean for Your Business? To ensure compliance with SB 553, businesses must implement detailed protocols to prevent workplace violence, including employee training, hazard assessments, and emergency response plans. At ROAR, our mission is to protect people. We are dedicated to the physical and psychological well-being of every vulnerable worker. In our latest blog post, we break down everything you need to know to protect your employees and maintain compliance. Read our blog to stay ahead in creating a safe and secure workplace. https://lnkd.in/eaZKDkzg #WorkplaceSafety #Innovation #ROAR

In this July/August edition of HOTEL MANAGEMENT Magazine ROAR’s CEO Yasmine Mustafa provides her thoughts on how hoteliers leverage technology to provide the level of safety and security that guests and staff can rely on, both in their rooms and public spaces. Yasmine shares some best practices and outcomes of utilizing a panic button system including a reduction in incidents, improving morale, retention and even recruitment. Thank you to Ron Rajecki for the opportunity to share ROAR’s insights and data with readers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/esaF_dXE

If you work in a healthcare setting and are worried about your safety, you likely have a few options to get help quickly. However, not all options are created equal.      We created a list of options to get help quickly, ranked from least to most effective: #5 Your Own Voice  Yelling for help is an option that’s always with you. But it relies on someone hearing you, knowing what to do next, and then calling security and other staff to help. #4 Phone Call  With a phone call, you or a co-worker need to find a phone, call security, explain what’s happening, and wait for them to be dispatched and respond. #3 Two-Way Radio  Some hospitals use radios as a direct way to reach security. There’s usually only one in your area. You need to find the radio, tell security what’s happening, and wait for a response. #2 Wired Panic Button  Wired panic buttons don’t require you to talk with security. But you still need to find the button to activate it. It’s unlikely to be close by when you need it, and it can’t tell security if you move to a new location. #1 ROAR Wearable Panic Button  A ROAR wearable panic button is always with you. You can press it anytime you feel unsafe, and it will quickly alert security to respond to your exact location. If you move, it will update your location. Plus, it’s highly reliable, so you can depend on it working every time. Reach out to ROAR today to learn more about how we can help empower your healthcare team to stay safe.  https://lnkd.in/eiAfYt4X

Our “Protected by ROAR” decals, prominently displayed at customer sites, serve as a visible deterrent similar to home security signs or CCTV cameras. Signs highlight the seriousness of your security measures, preventing potential threats and fostering a strong sense of safety and assurance among your team. Let us help you protect your people. https://lnkd.in/eiAfYt4X #ROARforSafety #SecurityFirst #WorkplaceSafety 

Pricing panic button systems can be challenging, particularly considering the various options available on the market. In fact, it's one of the most common questions for the team at ROAR. Committed to protecting vulnerable workers in every industry, as well as ensuring employers get the best ROI, Yasmine Mustafa, CEO at ROAR, shares her experience to provide insight into some of the costs of various systems available. Read our latest blog post to explore the pros and cons of how to choose the right panic button system along with pricing considerations. https://lnkd.in/eQd5xtwa #Hospitality #WorkplaceSafety #ROAR #Innovation