Terri Mock

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May 5, 2021

Mental Health Awareness Month is an Opportunity for Companies to Invest More in Trauma Programs

Research conducted by Mental Health America last year found that past trauma is the second most common cause of mental distress after loneliness – a factor that has been in many people's lives during the coronavirus pandemic.

May 24, 2021

What Role Does Campus Safety Play in Mental Health on College Campuses?

Although mental health programs in colleges have been found to reduce violence on campuses, very few colleges have the resources to develop and maintain adequate mental health programs.

May 31, 2021

Post-Pandemic Summer Vacations are Coming. How to Prep Your Community

Although the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, there is increased demand for vacation and travel. Effective community messaging is key to public health safety and COVID-19 mitigation. Learn how mass notification platforms can aid public safety agencies as businesses and communities reopen.

February 9, 2021

The Latest on Workplace Violence Statistics

Updated 2/9/2021—The latest on workplace violence statistics for 2021 is that despite the COVID-19 pandemic many federal agencies have been able to publish figures relating to fatal and non-fatal injuries at work; and from these figures it has been possible for health and safety experts to extract statistics relating to workplace violence.

February 10, 2020

Blue Lights Versus A Campus Safety App: What’s the Real Cost?

Emergency blue light boxes have become a symbol of safety on campus, and may feel like an essential part of a college or university security plan. But blue light boxes have also come under new scrutiny in recent years, with safety professionals reevaluating how effective the tool is in a digital age.

March 10, 2021

5 Tips for a Successful Joint Commission Accreditation Survey

The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization that “accredits” more than twenty-two thousand healthcare organizations and healthcare programs in the United States.

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May 22, 2018

7 Internal Communication Messages to Send via Mass Notification

Many companies are now turning to “digital enterprise media channels” to ensure that all employees receive and respond as needed to critical messages. This focus on digital is part of a bigger transformation.

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January 30, 2020

Why Every School Should Have A Panic Button App System

A school panic button app system is a communication system for schools designed to improve the outcome of emergencies by enabling faster responses and more effective school emergency communication between schools, staff, 9-1-1 call dispatchers, and incident managers.

September 24, 2020

4 Must-Haves To Look for in a School Alert App

Due to the shortcomings of wall-mounted alarms and Bluetooth-enabled wearables, school districts are searching for a school alert app that communicates emergencies to teachers, staff and 9-1-1 in the quickest and most efficient way possible.

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January 6, 2021

4 Critical Workplace Safety Resolutions for 2021

2021 is full of uncertainty for those in charge of the safety and wellbeing of employees. Many workplaces like offices or manufacturing and healthcare facilities are still making adjustments following the COVID-19 outbreak. Although it seems likely that 2021 will be the year the world resumes some sort of normalcy, it’s still unclear exactly when that will occur.

Protecting Soft Targets in Your Community

Mental & Behavioral Health Toolkit for Public Safety

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