Reassuring presence. Independent witness. Assuring quality of care.
With an overarching focus on respect, quality of care and compassion, healthcare professionals work hard every single day to provide high-quality treatment to people when they need it most. Yet, frontline staff are increasingly facing situations of abuse and aggression while on duty. The CDC reported that while healthcare workers make up 10% of the workforce, they experience 48% of the non-fatal injuries due to workplace violence.
However, these incidents are not limited to just clinical staff; they impact security guards, night-shift workers and those working alone such as community nurses.
When worn by clinical and security staff, Reveal body-worn cameras with a front-facing screen not only provide healthcare professionals with an independent witness to incidents of abuse or aggression but also help prevent such events.
Body camera footage has proven essential in mitigating violent and aggressive incidents in healthcare settings. This technology is now no longer limited to on-site security teams. Our Calla camera is specifically designed for clinical staff on wards or around practices, extending the benefits of body-worn video to a wider range of healthcare professionals.
How Reveal body cameras can help in healthcare settings
1. Deters and de-escalates violence and aggression by moderating behavior. Our signature front-facing screen is proven to have a calming effect on those being recorded.
2. Improves the safety of work environments and promotes confidence and professionalism when dealing with aggressive situations.
3. Captures the truth with first-hand video and audio recordings. Increases a healthcare settings transparency and accountability with accurate evidence reporting.
4. Staff feel valued and supported, contributing to their overall health and well-being.
5. Enhances training and learning by helping staff understand and identify triggers of aggression, and improve conflict management training.
“One might assume that cameras could create a barrier or a sense of mistrust. However, we've found the opposite to be true in most cases. When patients and visitors understand that cameras are there for everyone's safety, it often leads to a heightened sense of mutual respect. It's about creating a safe environment for both staff and patients."
Mark BrittonSenior Strategic Programme Manager, Oxford University Hospitals
“The cameras are visible – you can see them on the uniform – so in my opinion, just their presence is enough to get some people to moderate their behaviour. However, there are studies that confirm people actually calm down much quicker when they can see an image of themselves on-screen. So the Reveal front-facing screen is a great design as it might help de-escalate events before any physical aggression has taken place.”
Ryan MaunderBristol Ambulance
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