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Safer staff leads to safer care for patients
When healthcare staff feel secure in their roles, patients receive better and safer care. This is the finding of a study conducted with 2,300 doctors, nurses, and nursing assistants as part of the research project Safety Culture in Health and Social Care – Enablers and Barriers, carried out at the University of Gothenburg.
When staff feel supported, have a manageable workload, and can rely on clear procedures, the quality of patient care improves. Conversely, the study shows that high job demands and practices that depend entirely on individual judgement — expecting staff to act independently from one situation to the next — lead to stress, poor mental health, and reduced effectiveness.
Beacon Tuner for Android Devices
Crystal Alarm launches Beacon Tuner for Android, an app that simplifies the installation and maintenance of iBeacons for indoor positioning. The app displays all active beacons sorted by proximity, battery level per device, and enables colour coding to, for example, identify floor levels. Battery levels are automatically synced to the Self-Service Portal. Launch is planned for April.
March 31, 2026
Crystal Button CB20 – 5,000 Units Sent with Zero Returns
Crystal Alarm announces that their new personal alarm, the Crystal Button CB20, has received a strong reception since launch — with nearly 5,000 units delivered and not a single return. The button has been designed for demanding environments such as industrial, healthcare, and logistics settings, offering a range of up to 400 metres, a five-year battery life, and an IP67 rating. The CB20 uses a proprietary communication protocol for greater reliability than standard Bluetooth, and can be integrated with the Crystal Alarm App, Wi-Fi positioning, and Cisco infrastructure.
February 22, 2026