In-home healthcare is one of the most vital professions, providing care for individuals who live in rural and remote areas who are unable to visit a provider. Yet home healthcare workers face numerous risks throughout their day. When entering homes alone, ensuring personal safety and maintaining reliable emergency communication is critical. Although cell phones are a great first line of defense, without a dependable backup, workers can be left vulnerable when service is unreliable or unavailable.
A 2025 study by the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing found that up to 87% of home healthcare workers have experienced workplace violence (WPV) during their careers and that WPV is on the rise both domestically in the US and globally. Nearly 37% of home health workers face verbal or emotional violence daily. Many workers tolerate or excuse these situations, believing that violence is simply part of the job or not the patient’s fault. However, this mindset does not reduce the risks they face or the need for redundant communication systems in the case of an emergency.
Bivy satellite communicators offer a practical, reliable safety solution for keeping home healthcare workers connected, no matter how remote the location. With a Bivy device, workers gain two-way satellite messaging when cellular coverage fails, a dedicated SOS button linked to 24/7 emergency monitoring, and the ability to share locations or send check-ins to supervisors, monitoring services, or loved ones.
To improve worker safety, Bivy satellite communicators keep home healthcare workers connected beyond the reach of cell networks with:
- Two-way satellite messaging when cellular coverage fails
- Dedicated SOS button connecting to 24/7 emergency monitoring
- Location sharing + check-ins to keep agencies, supervisors, and loved ones informed
- Global coverage via the Iridium® satellite network
No one should feel unsafe while caring for others, and with Bivy, help is never more than a push of a button away.
