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Updated CDC Mask Guidelines
On February 25, the CDC released new mask recommendations for indoor spaces, relying now on community risk level rather than transmission rates for guidance. According to the new system, each U.S. county is assigned a risk level–high, medium, or low–depending on each county’s individual healthcare data, including COVID-related hospital admissions, bed usage and new cases.
2022 NSCA Business and Leadership Conference
Communication Company will be attending the National Systems Contractors Association’s 24th Annual Business and Leadership Conference.
The Bronx Fire: How to Prevent Similar Situations in Your Facility
On January 10th, a tragic fire that occurred in a Bronx, N.Y. high-rise apartment building claimed the lives of 19 people. Here’s what we can learn about this particular fire and how to prevent similar fires from occurring.
The End of 3G: Do You Need to Replace Your Fire Panel’s Cellular Dialer?
As we move further into the new year, society continues to move further away from 3G networks. While you may know this applies to your mobile device, our cell phones aren’t the only item we need to upgrade
The Threat of Hospital Violence: Keeping Patients and Staff Safe in the Midst of an Attack
While the Covid-19 pandemic has been at the forefront of hospital safety concerns, the threat of violence against healthcare workers and patients continues to be a valid concern.
Comprehensive Security Systems: The Importance of Detecting, Communicating and Eliminating Threats to School Safety
As school safety continues to be a major national concern, having a high-caliber integrated mass notification system is becoming crucial to ensuring safety in the learning environment. While commonly assumed to be a single communication system, such as an intercom device, the most reliable mass notifications systems consist of a variety of safety and security components all working together. We’ve outlined the three steps to effectively identify, communicate and eliminate a potential threat to the safety and security of your staff and students.
Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays
As the holiday season is upon us, it is important to remember to stay vigilant when it comes to fire prevention. With an array of specific holiday traditions involving lights, flames and electric appliances, it is imperative to take extra precautions during this time of year. To help and your loved ones stay safe, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite fire safety tips from the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), the U.S. Fire Administration, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).
Integrated Healthcare Solutions Optimizing Patient Care
While individual products can claim to be advantageous to a healthcare facility, the true industry game changer lies in how these products are integrated into a single platform solution. As healthcare facilities continue to struggle with the financial difficulties and staff shortages brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, the importance of optimized patient care solutions is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the facility.
How Interactive Displays Provide a Better Education for Students
From elementary schools to universities, the goal of instructors is to engage students so they can get a solid education. Interactive displays can help make a difference.
Nurse Call Utilization On the Rise
While 2020 was a tumultuous year for the healthcare industry, the nurse call systems market experienced accelerated growth.
Communication Company Attending HECC 2021
Come see us in booth #151 to schedule your free needs assessment and enter to win an all-inclusive trip to Chicago with Jordan.
Healthcare Mobile Apps: The Future of Critical Care
As technology continues to advance in the healthcare industry, the adoption of mobile applications for clinical use has increased. With heightened security measures to protect patient confidentiality, as well as simplified communication structures, these healthcare mobile apps are rapidly becoming the new standard for professional communication about patient care and building security in an easy-to-use package.
The Importance of Layered Security
Originally published by IntelliSee™. When it comes to your organization’s security and safety, you can’t afford to put all your eggs in one basket. Each individual security component has benefits, but when implemented on their own, can also have limitations.
Protecting Our Heroes in Healthcare
Originally published by IntelliSee™. The global pandemic has elevated healthcare professionals to hero status—one they rightly deserve. Unfortunately, COVID-19 isn’t the only existential threat they face on a daily basis. For hospitals across the country, the threat of violence is all too real.
Balancing Safety in the K-12 Learning Environment
Originally published by IntelliSee™. As the COVID-19 crisis continues to dominate our world, protecting against mass or individual shootings may no longer be an organization’s highest profile priority. Unfortunately, changing headlines don’t mean the risks of a potentially catastrophic shooting situation have diminished.
Are You Aware of Your Facility’s Fire Safety Guidelines?
While having a fire detection system in place is commonplace in any facility, understanding the fire safety guidelines concerning testing and inspection can be challenging. Fire safety guidelines are frequently changing, so having someone familiar with the latest information is critical to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of your workplace.
Back to School: The Rise of Digital Learning Technologies in the Post-Covid Classroom
While schools across the country have been experiencing a growing shift towards technology in the classroom for a while now, the sudden onset of Covid-19 has rapidly accelerated this hi-tech adoption.
How Remote Patient Monitoring Solutions Are Combating Worker Shortages in the Healthcare Industry
While the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the loss of jobs for a number of Americans, employers are now suffering from a lack of qualified candidates. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, there are over 9.8 million open positions across the U.S. while only 8.7 million Americans are searching for jobs. Unlike typical employment cycles, the downturn brought about by the pandemic has affected both job seekers and employers in very unusual ways.
The End of 4G?
A hot topic for years, the much-anticipated transition to 5G is finally beginning to come to fruition. While the Covid-19 pandemic certainly interrupted the large 5G rollout planned for 2020, the need for faster connectivity actually increased with the rise of a remote workforce. Unfortunately for those already privy to 5G-enabled devices—such as the iPhone 12 or Samsung Galaxy S20—promised connectivity has been disappointing to say the least. This is due in part to the network-specificities involved.