CHARLOTTE, NC -- 11/02/09 --
Intelligent InSites announced today that
three assisted living residences known as The Laurels and six memory care
residences known as The Haven reported significant benefits as a result of
implementing the InSites Enterprise Visibility Platform. The InSites
solution combines leading location-sensing devices and web-based software
which provide measurable improvements in resident care and staff
effectiveness.
The initial goal of the implementation at the residences was to replace an
antiquated nurse call system, which was incapable of pointing to the true
location of a resident who requested assistance and did not adequately
serve the needs of residents with dementia. However, according to Stacy
Carter, Regional Director of Operations for The Laurels and The Haven
Assisted Living Residences, the InSites solution not only met their
immediate need of efficiently replacing a failing nurse call system, but
also gave them benefits they were not expecting.
Major benefits include increased resident independence, assistance with the
prevention of wandering and elopement, as well as less time spent on
searching for residents, staff, or equipment. Additionally, the InSites
solution allows The Laurels and The Haven verification of provided care and
resident activities, helps them with maintaining regulatory compliance, and
provides a competitive advantage over other senior care facilities.
A key advantage of the real-time locating and sensing solution offered by
Intelligent InSites over the traditional nurse call systems is its
flexibility and capabilities to expand its use beyond a resident assistance
system.
"The flexibility of the InSites system is truly exceptional. It allows us
to follow corporate policies, but it also accommodates the unique
requirements of each facility and the needs of each resident," explains
Adam Rosenberger, Director of Information Services for The Laurels and The
Haven Assisted Living Residences. "For example, we can define zones
considered a danger for individual residents, depending on their current
physical or mental abilities, which helps us reduce wandering or elopement
situations."
Since deploying the InSites solution, The Laurels and The Haven communities
have seen a positive trend in new admissions. The extra level of care and
personal attention the InSites solution enables is often an important
factor when families choose to move a family member to those communities.
The residents' families also appreciate the heightened level of protection
and freedom their loved ones enjoy.
"Our residents and their families appreciate that our environment supports
their independence. And our staff can request assistance from their
colleagues without leaving the resident to reach for the phone. This is a
huge benefit our personnel have never experienced before," Carter added.
"We are thrilled to see how our clients embrace the use of real-time
locating and sensing technologies and how the InSites solution is helping
set new standards in resident care and safety," said Mark Rheault,
President and CEO of Intelligent InSites.
About The Laurels and The Haven
The Laurels assisted living residences and The Haven residences for persons
with Alzheimer's or other dementia represent a major step forward in
residential care for the aging. The philosophical commitment and in depth
research has led to the development of an unsurpassed care program,
administered by a dedicated staff, including licensed on-site nursing
professionals. Services include Independence Plus, assisted living, memory
care, respite care, and adult day care. For more information, visit
www.seniorlivingnow.com.
About Intelligent InSites
Intelligent InSites delivers automation solutions that transform the
healthcare industry by dramatically driving down costs while improving the
level of care. By providing a single platform capable of streamlining
dozens of systems and processes using real-time location and sensory data
continuously collected throughout the enterprise, Intelligent InSites helps
their clients gain visibility into their operations and make profound
improvements in the area of resident safety, workflow optimization, asset
and inventory management, and regulatory compliance. For more information,
visit www.IntelligentInSites.com.
Contact Information
Joanna Wyganowska
Intelligent InSites
701-893-2080
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