When it comes to nurse safety and workplace violence, every second counts.

When workplace violence surged, Genesis HealthCare System took action. With Kontakt.io’s Staff Safety solution, they didn’t just respond to incidents faster — they redefined incident response itself. See how real-time location alerts and dispatch automation are keeping caregivers safe.

In this episode of HIMSS TV, hear from Philipp von Gilsa, CEO of Kontakt.io, about how the company’s new agentic AI platform creates ‘digital twins’ of hospital operations to track patients and equipment and provide data that can help optimize workflows. Watch this short, insightful video. It may change how you think about real-time data.

Violence against healthcare workers has reached a breaking point. The American Hospital Association’s June 2025 report reveals an alarming 112% spike in violent incidents from 2019 to 2021, with over 17,000 assaults reported in a single year. The total cost? A staggering $18.27 billion annually — equivalent to $19 million per 1,000 beds.

Safety is the foundation, but the future of care is about more than a mobile duress button. It’s about orchestrating smarter operations, supporting caregivers, and giving nurses the time and tools to efficiently and effectively care for their patients.

Hear from Chief Security Advisor Mike Cummings on the new Security Design Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) and the future of staff safety in hospitals.

What began as a focused initiative to protect frontline staff in the Emergency Department quickly scaled to broader departments and use cases at Holyoke Medical Center.

Chris Paravate, the chief information officer of Northeast Georgia Health System, said nurses at the system were among those facing workplace violence. “Patient care can sometimes be challenging and lead to violent situations,” Paravate told Business Insider. “These incidents can arise in seconds, so it’s crucial to respond promptly and accurately with staff support.”

See how Kontakt.io’s Staff Safety Solution empowers hospitals to meet new workplace violence laws like The Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention Act with wearable and mobile panic buttons.