TECHNOLOGY & SOFTWARE Safe and Sound
Pinpoint's easy-to-use safety system was chosen to meet the complex safety needs of residents and healthcare staff at
St.Brigid's hospital. Here, we find out what that entailed.
Located in Ballinasloe, Galway, the Creagh Suite in St. Brigid’s Hospital offers long-stay, continuous care for residents living with, and experiencing the psychological and behavioural symptoms of, dementia.
The 14-bed facility is designed for individuals who require ongoing care for severe mental health conditions related to dementia. Staff at the Creagh Suite deliver therapeutic activities, carry out daily physical health monitoring and offer continuous support to residents.
ANTICIPATING THE CHALLENGE Aggressive behaviour can occur in people experiencing the
behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Confusion, memory loss, hallucinations and the physical pain associated with the condition can all contribute to a person behaving violently, oſten suddenly and unintentionally.
Consequently, Creagh Suite required a reliable, efficient security system to protect the healthcare staff on site and thereby comply with Ireland’s health and safety legislation.
Pinpoint’s award-winning, easy-to-use safety system was chosen to meet the complex safety needs of the residents in Creagh Suite.
INSTALLING PINPOINT’S STAFF
SAFETY SYSTEMS To minimise any interruptions to the daily running of the facility, the installation was carried out ahead of the residents moving into the building.
Twin Code Perpetual PITs were given to all staff members. Powered by a specialist energizer, these personal alarms could be used and recharged between shiſts. The Perpetual PITs have two call levels, Assistance and Emergency, which correlate to the severity of the incident in question. By activating the alarm, infrared signals are transmitted to receiver units found within the hospital, activating the system and alerting a response team to the exact location and type of call. Doing so reduces the risk of an incident escalating and limits harm to the staff member.
Every member of the team was given comprehensive training on how to use the system and the protocol in place for responding to incidents. This was all carried out before the hospital opened to ensure staff were confident and competent in using the systems in case of an incident.
THE RESULT Installing Pinpoint’s staff safety system gave staff confidence
in their safety on the ward. With the approval of the Health and Safety Executive, advanced security system superseded the legal safety requirements for St. Brigid’s Hospital, providing reliable, full-proof coverage of the Creagh Suite and garden area.
Maria Donnellan, Clinical Nurse Manager 3 at St. Brigid’s Hospital, said: “With Pinpoint’s staff safety systems installed, staff are reassured of their safety at work and know they
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can call for help in the event of any emergency. If a resident becomes abusive toward a member of the team, or if a patient is choking, staff can quickly call for support and know it will soon be on its way.
“The systems help us all stay safe, and crucially, meet the high requirements of health and safety legislation in Ireland. The Health and Safety Authority were impressed during a recent visit to the facility.”
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