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02/04/2020

Certain grocery stores are doing what they can to help out those putting their lives on the line during the coronavirus pandemic.

26/03/2020

To all the first responders out there. You deserve this and more. Thank you for what you do.

Tag a first responder in your life to let them know of the free drinks.

Starbucks is giving away free coffee nationwide to first responders and healthcare workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

13/03/2020

Stay safe everyone.

Some first responders in Arizona have taken some measures to assure staff isn't at risk of contracting or spreading the coronavirus.

26/01/2020

This is NOT ok. Yet it is coming considered part of the job. That needs to change

https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Violent-assaults-insufficient-care-Inside-the-15004548.php

San Francisco General Hospital’s emergency room is ground zero for the city’s homeless, mental health and drug crises. But the hospital is understaffed, overwhelmed and struggling to keep up with demand. The Chronicle interviewed more than a dozen nurses, who spoke about the troubling conditions...

21/11/2019

“Nurses face varying degrees of physical and verbal abuse in health care settings across the country. This is not OK. Nurses should never have to fear for their safety when they deliver patient care,” said ANA President Ernest Grant.

We whole heartedly agree with this statement. Do you?

ANA Applauds Passage of Workplace Violence Prevention Legislation Nov 21st 2019 CONTACTS: Shannon McClendon, 301-628-5391shannon.mcclendon@ana.org Keziah Proctor, 301-628-5197keziah.proctor@ana.org SILVER SPRING, MD – The American Nurses Association (ANA) applauds the U.S. House of Representative...

23/08/2019

This is the sad reality of the health care industry. But it doesn't always have to be the reality. Join the fight to change this. Educate yourself on self defense. Educate your workplace of the options to keep everyone safe. Educate the patients that it is a crime to assault health care providers. If you are looking for a positive change we can help. Contact us for more info.

Abuse is NEVER your fault. Educate yourself. Download the “Issues Brief: Reporting Incidents of Violence” to learn how to create a culture that supports reporting incidents, a zero-tolerance policy and workplace violence prevention. https://bit.ly/2YbWvxf

12/07/2019

Happens more than most care to admit... This is not acceptable as part of the culture of health care. It shouldn't be acceptable in any work industry. This is why our team is comprised of those on the front lines. The team has developed a way to keep first responders safer based on years of experience.

If your workplace cares enough to provide self defense classes we can help. If your workplace provides safety classes you disagree with and you along with coworkers want additional training we can help.

The front line knows what the front line experiences and has to deal with. It only makes sense the solution comes from those working the front line.

Stay safe everyone

The Boston EMT was stabbed several times in the back of an ambulance while she was transporting a patient to a hospital, police said.

09/04/2019

Here for Tactical Medical training.

27/03/2019

1 in 7 employees don't feel safe...

The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) research indicated that 1 in 7 employees don't feel safe at work and don't know how to respond if an incident occurs.

If this is you and you want to do something about it, we can help.

21/01/2019

Do you work in an industry where you fear for your safety? Know that you are not alone. Know that things can be done. Contact us to learn about what can be done. We are a team that works the front line. And we understand

San Francisco Muni drivers went to their bosses seeking protection from assaults. What they got in return are plans for a three-year, $3 million program to train workers in “incident de-escalation” and “implicit bias” when dealing with agitated passengers. “How is teaching me to de-escalat...

02/01/2019