Canopy Protect provides a cloud-based wearable safety solution that connects healthcare workers to immediate assistance in high-stress situations, enhancing their safety in home health environments. By enabling rapid alerts to security and colleagues, the technology reduces workplace violence risks and allows caregivers to focus on delivering quality patient care.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Healthcare workers, especially those in home health environments, face increasing risks of violence and high-stress situations, hindering their ability to provide quality patient care. Traditional security measures often fall short in these dynamic and unpredictable settings, leaving staff vulnerable and impacting retention rates.
Solution
Canopy Protect offers a cloud-based wearable safety solution designed to connect healthcare workers with immediate assistance during high-stress events. The system uses a discreet wearable button that, when activated, sends real-time alerts to security personnel, trained colleagues, and dispatchers, providing the staff member's name and precise location. This rapid notification process facilitates quick response and de-escalation, helping to prevent violence and ensure staff well-being. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing hospital systems and workflows, offering a comprehensive approach to workplace safety and compliance with Joint Commission requirements.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes healthcare systems, hospitals, and home healthcare agencies seeking to enhance staff safety, reduce workplace violence, and improve employee retention.
Features
- Wearable panic button for discreet and immediate duress alerting
- Real-time location tracking to pinpoint the staff member's location inside a facility
- Cloud-based platform for centralized monitoring and incident management
- Integration with existing security and communication systems via APIs
- Customizable alert notifications to security dispatch, colleagues, and trained personnel
- Comprehensive reporting and analytics to identify trends and improve security protocols
- Staff and security dispatcher training to ensure effective system utilization
- 24/7/365 monitoring and support