Three Wander Management Essential Components Wander management systems are critical in healthcare facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes to ensure the safety of residents and patients who may be at risk of wandering. The system is designed to detect, track and alert staff when a patient or resident attempts to exit a designated area […]
As a senior living community, the safety of your residents is of utmost importance and so are having reliable wander management solutions. The most vulnerable population of a community are those who suffer from dementia or other cognitive disorders. That’s why it’s essential to have a reliable wander management system in place to ensure their […]
Below you will discover 30 ways to show kindness to a senior. When was the last time you experienced a random act of kindness? Odds are the occurrence placed a lasting smile on your face. There exists an often-forgotten group who’d appreciate a kind gesture. They are the ones who laid the footwork for our […]
Navigating the staffing crisis can be a real challenge. In this blog you will learn about the problems that this can present and how to develop a plan to tackle it. It’s no secret that the caregiver shortage is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. What may not be as clear, however, is […]
In this day and age, passive fall detection systems are becoming the norm for predicting and reacting to elderly falls. A fall can be an extremely alarming event for both the person who falls and the people around him or her, particularly if the fall results in injury or trauma. In some cases, falls can […]
Elderly Falls: Facts and Stats Losing one’s balance and falling, or simply misstepping, is a common hazard for the elderly. The fact is that most adults 65 years of age or older will experience a serious fall in their lifetime. Get the facts about falls in the elderly and how you can protect your loved […]
Managing Alzheimer’s Patients that Wander Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of disability and poor health (morbidity) in older adults. And it is only going to get worse. Projections show that the number of people living with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. population is expected to double by 2060 to 13.8 million people aged 65+. As the […]
Skilled Nursing Facilities Face Challenges with Changing Requirements RF Technologies answers the call for UL 1069 certified nurse call equipment with new Quick Response® Pro wireless nurse call system. State requirements for skilled nursing facilities are changing to require nurse call systems to meet the UL 1069 Standard for Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment. […]
Knowing Industry Standards for Nurse Call and Emergency Call Systems By Paul Larson | Updated 7/20/2021 Nurse call and emergency call systems have an essential role in senior living facilities. They provide a crucial communications channel between residents and caregivers and enable a facility to efficiently provide for the health and safety of their residents […]
Medical Device Alarm Safety Importance Recognizing the need to eliminate alarm fatigue By Paul Grekowicz The number of medical devices with alarm systems is overwhelming: ventilators, blood pressure monitors, infusion pumps, pulse oximeters, and central station monitors are only a few of such devices. These system devices and equipment are necessary, scanning for potentially dangerous […]
