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Implementing advanced fall prevention technologies is crucial for enhancing patient safety, particularly among veterans who may be at higher risk due to age and comorbidities. Three notable solutions—AvaSure, CareView, and Palarum—have demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing patient falls in hospital settings, including Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals. Below is an overview of each technology’s effectiveness:

AvaSure TeleSitter®: AI-Powered Virtual Monitoring

AvaSure’s TeleSitter® system utilizes artificial intelligence to monitor multiple patients simultaneously, allowing a single Virtual Safety Attendant (VSA) to oversee up to 16 patients. This approach has been particularly beneficial in addressing staffing shortages while maintaining patient safety.

  • Cincinnati VA Medical Center: After implementing AvaSure, the center prevented approximately 1,028 falls per month and reallocated 32.23 full-time equivalents (FTEs) from patient monitoring to direct patient care. AvaSure

  • VA North Texas Health Care System: The adoption of AvaSure’s virtual sitting program led to a nearly 20% reduction in fall rates and an annual savings of $3.4 million by decreasing the need for one-to-one sitters. AvaSure

  • Clinical Study: A study involving 71 hospitals found that patient-engaged video surveillance (PEVS) with AvaSure resulted in a fall rate of 1.50 per 1,000 patient days, significantly lower than traditional methods. AvaSure

CareView Patient Safety System®: Predictive Video Monitoring

CareView offers a video monitoring system equipped with predictive analytics to identify and alert staff of potential fall risks proactively.

  • PIH Health Whittier: This hospital experienced a 31% reduction in patient fall rates within six months of implementing CareView’s virtual sitting solution. CareView – Intelligence Never Sleeps

  • Texas VA Medical Center: After deploying CareView, one unit saw a 90% decrease in falls, while the overall facility experienced a 30% reduction. Notably, the number of major fall-related injuries dropped from seven to zero. CareView – Intelligence Never Sleeps

  • Cost Implications: A 2023 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) estimated the average cost of a patient fall to be $62,521, highlighting the financial benefits of effective fall prevention strategies. CareView – Intelligence Never Sleeps

Palarum PUP® SmartSocks: Wearable Fall Detection

Palarum’s PUP® SmartSocks are sensor-enabled wearables designed to detect when a patient attempts to stand, immediately alerting nearby nursing staff to intervene.PMC+2palarum.com+2Diffusion Marketplace+2

  • Clinical Trial: In a study at a VA hospital, patients wearing SmartSocks experienced a fall rate of 9.2 per 1,000 ward days of care, compared to 20.7 for those without, marking a reduction of over 50%. PMC+1Diffusion Marketplace+1

  • VA Adoption: The PUP® system has been successfully adopted in several VA Medical Centers, including those in Palo Alto, Cincinnati, and West Roxbury, demonstrating its scalability and effectiveness within the VA healthcare system. Diffusion Marketplace

Conclusion

The integration of AvaSure, CareView, and Palarum technologies offers a multifaceted approach to fall prevention, combining virtual monitoring, predictive analytics, and wearable sensors. These solutions have not only proven effective in reducing patient falls but also in reallocating staff resources more efficiently and reducing associated healthcare costs. For hospitals serving veterans, adopting these technologies can lead to significant improvements in patient safety and operational efficiency.

If you would like further information or assistance in implementing these solutions, please feel free to ask.

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