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Spectralink launches solutions for nurse safety

Announcement posted by Wavelink 14 Mar 2013

March 5, 2013 – Spectralink Corporation ("Spectralink"), a global leader in wireless solutions for the workplace, has announced the Spectralink Staff Safety Solution, developed to help solve the ever-increasing issue of safety in the workplace for nurses and other healthcare professionals.

The Spectralink Staff Safety Solution integrates into the hospital's existing mobile communications infrastructure, and detects a variety of situations that may indicate that a nurse is in danger or in need of assistance. This customised solution can range from a user-initiated call for help to automatic alarms and notifications when a nurse has fallen, is running, or incapacitated in some way.

"It is surprising to many people that the healthcare field can be a dangerous work environment, particularly the overnight shift in the ER or work in a psychiatric facility. Injuries and even fatalities occur far too frequently," commented Mike Lanciloti , Spectralink Vice President of Marketing and Product Management. "The Spectralink Staff Safety Solution can integrate with many complementary nurse applications; ensuring nurses have all critical alarms and information on a single handset."

"Being in an overnight shift at a hospital can be scary at times," said Jaime Dibrowa, nurse ambassador for Spectralink. "Having this product in my hand would give me peace of mind that I could get help if needed."

The Spectralink Staff Safety Solution integrates with software from key worldwide partners to create a reliable and effective solution to ensure nurse safety. The solution is already shipping on the DECT platform and will be available on the new, rugged Spectralink 8441 and 8452 Wi-Fi handsets in the second quarter of 2013.

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About Spectralink

Spectralink, a global leader in wireless solutions, solves the everyday problems of mobile workers through technology, innovation and integration that enable them to do their jobs better. By constantly listening to how customers move through their workdays, Spectralink is able to develop reliable, enterprise-grade voice and data solutions and deliver them through a powerful, durable device. For more information, please visit www.spectralink.com or call 800-775-5330.