The 2026 Canopy Healthcare Safety Report
New research reveals how workplace safety is redefining nurse retention, recruitment, and the financial stability of healthcare systems in 2026.
Safety is no longer a policy. It’s a strategic imperative.
When staff don’t feel safe, the entire system begins to fracture. Our nationwide survey of over 1,000 healthcare leaders and staff reveals the true cost of the status quo.
This comprehensive report provides the data-driven roadmap for moving from "reactive policy" to "proactive protection".
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"Within an hour and a half of us deploying the badges, we had an incident... it was unbelievable that this worked this fast, that quickly, and we wanted everybody in the organization to know."
What is inside the report?
Safety is no longer just an HR concern; it is a critical driver of clinical stability and financial performance.
- The financial impact of inaction: Learn why safety is a margin protection strategy, with turnover for a single staff RN now costing an average of $61,110.
- The recruitment advantage: Discover why 85% of workers cite a demonstrable commitment to safety as "extremely critical" when choosing a new employer.
- Best-in-class benchmarks: See how leading health systems reduced violent incidents by 30% and shortened response times within six months of deploying connected safety technology.
Results at a glance
of healthcare workers consider personal safety a daily concern
workers cited not feeling safe at work as a contributing factor to their burnout.
have experienced a safety incident daily or weekly
of workers say safety concerns directly influence their nurse turnover rate.
Innovative leadership. Safe nurses. Successful Hospitals.
The most respected healthcare organizations lead with intention. Modern safety solutions give hospital leaders:
- Real-time visibility during incidents
- Reliable wearable duress technology
- Data to identify patterns and reduce risk
- Seamless integration into clinical workflows
It’s a win for frontline teams and for hospital leaders focused on performance, reputation, and workforce stability.
Safer care teams. Stronger organizational culture.
The organizations that embrace safety as a long-term business strategy rather than a compliance line will emerge stronger, more stable, and better positioned to deliver on their mission – commitment to care for others.
Safety isn’t just protection. It’s a signal of support.
Ready to Lead with Safety?
Talk with Canopy to see how leading hospitals are implementing modern safety technology that supports both executives and frontline staff.
