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Senior Care Communities Report Abundant Benefits as a Result of Implementing the InSites Enterprise Visibility Platform
CHARLOTTE, NC, Nov 02, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
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
Email Contact
SOURCE: Intelligent InSites
http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=9460AC9DA67EF676
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