News: NHS choose Identicom for 30,000 workers
30,000 lone worker personnel are to be issued with the Identicom alarm from Rotherham company, Connexion2.
Identicom will be initially targeted at community workers who work with patients and their families or associates who have a history of violence, alcohol or drug abuse or clinical conditions which might heighten risks to the lone worker. In addition the alarms will also be offered to NHS personnel who work in areas of high crime rates and social deprivation.
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."
The Department of Health's decision to purchase Identicom follows full due diligence to ensure that the system chosen works for the user and the NHS. Unlike other lone worker devices, Identicom uses mobile phone technology but looks like a normal ID holder and is carried and operated in a completely discreet fashion.
Craig Swallow, CEO of Dinnington-based Connexion2 said: "We have worked with the NHS for the past six years which has enabled us to fully understand the issues facing NHS workers and the needs and desires of their employers.
"We believe Identicom is a very credible tool in the fight against violence and abusive behaviour towards all lone and mobile workers."
Identicom will be initially targeted at community workers who work with patients and their families or associates who have a history of violence, alcohol or drug abuse or clinical conditions which might heighten risks to the lone worker. In addition the alarms will also be offered to NHS personnel who work in areas of high crime rates and social deprivation.
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."
The Department of Health's decision to purchase Identicom follows full due diligence to ensure that the system chosen works for the user and the NHS. Unlike other lone worker devices, Identicom uses mobile phone technology but looks like a normal ID holder and is carried and operated in a completely discreet fashion.
Craig Swallow, CEO of Dinnington-based Connexion2 said: "We have worked with the NHS for the past six years which has enabled us to fully understand the issues facing NHS workers and the needs and desires of their employers."We believe Identicom is a very credible tool in the fight against violence and abusive behaviour towards all lone and mobile workers."
Connexion2 website
RotherhamImages: connexion2.com
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