Health & Safety

Jon Barefoot

Why Healthcare Leaders Should Partner Early When Implementing Safety Technology

Jon Barefoot, Vice President of Security, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness at Indiana University Health, shares advice for healthcare leaders considering SafeZone. He explains why finding passionate internal partners—especially clinical leaders—is critical to overcoming resistance to change, securing resources, and ensuring long-term adoption and successful implementation.

Jon Barefoot

How Staff Safety Technology Helps Recruit and Retain Nurses

Jon Barefoot, Vice President of Security, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness at Indiana University Health, explains how SafeZone supports recruitment and retention by addressing workplace violence and post-incident support. He highlights how safety, follow-up care, and wellness resources influence nurses’ decisions to stay in the profession.

Joe Monroe

Delivering Duty of Care Across Education and Healthcare

Joe Monroe, Chief of Police at the University of Kentucky, explains how SafeZone supports duty of care across a complex enterprise that includes education, healthcare, hospitals, and large visitor populations. He highlights the importance of a robust platform that balances safety, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

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Why Investing in Staff Safety Matters to Healthcare Workers

Jon Barefoot, Vice President of Security, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness at Indiana University Health, explains how SafeZone demonstrates a tangible investment in staff safety. He shares how financial commitment to safety builds trust, improves morale, and signals organizational care for employees.

Jon Barefoot

How Streamlined Alerts Improve Response Speed in Healthcare

Jon Barefoot, Vice President of Security, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness at Indiana University Health, explains how SafeZone improves operational efficiency by streamlining emergency calls. He describes how faster, more informed responses reduce dispatcher workload while maintaining high safety standards.

Jon Barefoot

Scaling Safety Across a Complex Healthcare Enterprise

Jon Barefoot, Vice President of Security, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness at Indiana University Health, explains how SafeZone provides consistent safety access across 17 hospitals and hundreds of locations. He describes how a single platform simplifies emergency response regardless of location or staffing model.

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Why Staff Safety Directly Impacts Patient Outcomes

Jon Barefoot, Vice President of Security, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness at Indiana University Health, explains why staff safety is inseparable from patient care. He shares how reducing safety concerns allows clinicians to focus fully on delivering high-quality patient outcomes.

Jon Barefoot

The Future of Staff Safety: Desktop, Wearables, and Smart Escalation

Jon Barefoot, Vice President of Security, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness at Indiana University Health, discusses the future of staff safety technology. He explains how SafeZone is being extended beyond mobile apps to desktop solutions and targeted wearable devices, ensuring rapid access to help in high-risk environments.

Jon Barefoot

Driving Workforce Adoption of Safety Technology in Healthcare

Jon Barefoot, Vice President of Security, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness at Indiana University Health, shares how IU Health drove workforce engagement with SafeZone. He explains how transparency, education, and on-site outreach helped overcome concerns and build trust among clinicians and staff.