Lone Worker Devices Nhs

This slim and ultra light device is easy to wear using a clip or carrying strap.

Lone worker devices nhs. The nhs has a duty of care to ensure the safety of all its staff including lone workers who are particularly vulnerable in an emergency due to the lack of direct supervision. You can select the features apps and devices to suit each member of your team. Safe hub is designed to be flexible. Lone worker solutions is delighted to announce our selection to the nhs supply chain framework.

Part 26 clause 2. Improving the personal safety for lone workers 4 a guide for staff who work alone. Development of lone worker policies and risk assessments. Even staff who work in a building with others may be considered lone workers.

Following the conclusion of a rigorous ojeu tender process in 2018 nhs supply chain acting as agent for nhs business services authority selected skyguard s products for the lone worker device category. It s particularly suitable for nhs healthcare employees social workers and any customer facing staff. Sos fob for nhs lone workers sos fob is a bs8484 2016 gold certified specialist lone working device ideally suited to lone workers in the nhs and healthcare sector. This agreement follows the conclusion of a competitive tender process run by the official journal of the european union ojeu.

Safe hub connects lone workers to a state of the art alarm receiving centre arc. The regulation of investigatory powers act ripa 2000. The information we store can be made available to the personal responsible for the lone worker devices within your organisation and may be used to assist in any investigation and or legal action against an alleged assailant. Lone worker devices use key features to assist employees during an emergency or uncomfortable situation.

Lone working staff in the nhs can be exposed to violence and aggression from members of the public both in hospital settings and when providing care at home. Discreet durable waterproof and lightweight sos fob is designed to be convenient to wear or carry. Lone workers face a. It clips into an identification badge or a comfortable wristband.

Different devices will work in slightly different ways and offer a varying degree of functionality. Nhs supply chain selected the sos fob device from lone worker solutions within the personal safety alarms product category. Lone worker devices that come in the form of a physical handheld device or id card are perhaps the earliest form of lone worker devices. With red alert yellow alert and worker down fitted as standard the device provides a broad range of support options.

High quality 2 way audio lets users talk directly to the arc when they need support. This provides a simple and cost effective method for nhs trusts to procure from a trusted provider.