Lone Worker Safety for Care Workers
One way of improving the safety of care workers is to use a lone worker safety system.
Lone working care workers require a solution that ensures they have round the clock safety monitoring, automated check-ins and precise GPS locations in case of emergency.
Benefits
Leading safety technology
- High Risk Check-ins
- Help Button
- Timed Check In Notifications
- Location Monitoring
- Person-down Protection
- Hands Free / Voice Activation
- Multiple Monitor Alerts
- Audit Logs and Reports
Helping Care Workers Stay Safe
Ok Alone is used by care workers all over the world to stay safe in many sectors including:
- Care homes
- Home care visits
- Nursing care
- Community care
- Mental health care
Our flexible solution has a range of features including; timed check ins, man down alerts, high risk check ins and location monitoring. Easily adapt Ok Alone to cover your lone worker protection needs and legislation.
A day in the Life of Sam our Healthcare Worker
Follow Sam, a dedicated healthcare worker, as she navigates a home visit while staying safe with the Ok Alone app.
See how she checks in, updates her status, and gets real-time support—ensuring she’s protected every step of the way.
Hear directly from our customers
Don’t just take it from us. Explore what our customers have to say about their experience with OK Alone employee protection services and how it’s helped keep their people safe.
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Articles
Home Care Lone Workers Need Safety Solution to Work Alone
Home care lone workers face tight schedules, low pay, and limited training, while employers struggle with staffing shortages and budget constraints. This article explores how time pressures impact both workers and care quality, and how better tracking and communication can help. Discover how Ok Alone supports home care staff by ensuring their safety and improving efficiency.
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Enhancing Safety for Lone Working Health Workers
Lone health workers face challenges like unsafe environments, patient aggression, and lack of immediate support. This article examines the risks they encounter, the legal responsibilities of employers, and how technology—like lone worker safety apps—can provide real-time protection. Learn how proactive safety measures can help keep healthcare professionals secure while they care for others.
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Keeping Home Care Nurses Safe with a Lone Worker Safety App
Lone working nurses face serious risks, from unsafe environments to threats of violence, without immediate support. A dedicated lone worker protection system can help mitigate these dangers by ensuring regular check-ins and quick access to assistance. This article explores the hazards of home health care and how integrated safety solutions can help keep nurses safe on the job.
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Lone Working in Care Homes
Lone working in care homes comes with significant risks, including understaffing, workplace violence, and lack of immediate support. Many care workers face dangerous situations daily, often without the backup they need. This article explores these challenges and how lone worker safety solutions can help create a safer working environment.
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High Turnover in Homecare: Key Insights from Home Care 100
Scott Witte, Ok Alone’s Vice President of Sales for North America, attended the Home Care 100 conference in Marco Island, Florida at the end of January, where he gained a deeper understanding of the staffing crisis in homecare.
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