Canopy Surpasses 350,000 Lives Protected; Expands Clinical Strategy Team to Accelerate Pre-Escalation Intervention

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – APRIL 02, 2026 – Canopy, the category leader in connected safety platforms for U.S. health systems, today announced that it now protects more than 350,000 lives nationwide and has expanded itsClinical Strategy Team to further the shift from reactive incident response to proactive, pre-escalation prevention with rich clinical focus and experience.

As workplace violence, nurse burnout, and staff turnover continue to strain hospital margins, Canopy is investing in deep clinical expertise to provide health systems with the strategies and tools needed for safer daily operations. The expansion includes the addition of Dr. Ryan Oglesby, PhD, MHA, RN, CEN, CFRN, NEA-BC, 2025 National Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and this year’s Past President, as a Clinical Strategy Director. He joins current Clinical Strategy Director Jeanne Venella, DNP, MS, CEN, CPEN, a nationally recognized expert in clinical operations and patient safety. Together, they strengthen Canopy’s ability to partner directly with executive and nurse leaders on large-scale safety initiatives.

“At Canopy, we’re turning the commitment to nurse safety into real-world, real-time activation so that bedside caregivers can get help the moment they need it,” said Ryan Oglesby, Clinical Strategy Director. “By growing this clinical strategy team, we are bridging the gap between frontline caregivers and hospital leadership to ensure the protections necessary to keep clinicians focused on taking care of patients.”

The company’s rapid growth, fueled by its expanding team and recent Series B funding, reflects rising demand from health system leaders who recognize that safety is a critical driver of patient outcomes. Workplace violence drives turnover, increases labor costs, and disrupts productivity. To address these challenges, Canopy is accelerating the evolution of its Connected Safety Platform.

Over the past six months, Canopy has introduced enhanced mobile responder capabilities across Android and iOS, as well as integrations with Epic, Vocera, and TigerConnect, providing security and clinical teams with immediate, high-fidelity location data. Coupled with advanced reporting and real-time analytics, these updates empower leadership to identify high-risk areas and optimize response protocols.

In their recent Healthcare Safety Report, which surveyed over 1,000 healthcare workers and leaders, Canopy found that nearly 85% of respondents have experienced at least one workplace violence event in their careers. The report also highlighted a direct link to turnover, with over one-third of workers considering leaving their positions due to safety issues.

“Our mission is to safeguard healthcare workers wherever they occur across the campus—from the parking garage to the exam room,” said Jeanne Venella, Clinical Strategy Director. “As hospitals move beyond simply reacting to incidents, we are providing the infrastructure for a prevention-first model that strengthens both staff well-being and overall operations.” At the last ENA conference I attended, a nurse approached me in our exhibit hall and stated, “My Canopy button saved my life last week!” Emergency Department Nurse at TJU.

Canopy’s platform is actively trusted by leading organizations, including the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and ECU Health. The company will continue expanding its Clinical Strategy Team as part of its long-term commitment to helping health systems protect their people and performance.

“We knew we couldn’t eliminate workplace violence entirely, but we could certainly prevent the harm coming to our team members. We wanted them to feel empowered, not monitored. Once we rolled [Canopy’s platform] out, you could feel the shift—they finally felt safer.” Chris Nemets, Regional CNIO, University of Michigan Health, states about incorporating Canopy into Michigan Health’s system.

About Canopy 

Canopy is the category leader in connected safety solutions, dedicated to ensuring healthcare workers feel safe, appreciated, and empowered every day. Through its proprietary LocationID Network, Canopy provides real-time protection and operational intelligence to more than 60 major health systems and almost 350,000 workers nationwide. From preventing workplace violence to optimizing hospital operations and improving patient outcomes, Canopy is building the infrastructure that enables healthcare staff to deliver