Acoustic monitoring
Acoustic monitoring provides immediate alerts, reducing the time needed to identify and assess if a situation is critical. n Focused alerts: Unlike systems that relay all sound anomalies or audio feeds, advanced acoustic monitoring solutions such as ours only notify carers about specific sounds of concern, with the AI able to differentiate the different sounds accurately. This minimises distractions and ensures faster, more effective responses.
n Efficiency gains: Staff spend less time ‘monitoring the monitors’ and more time engaging directly with residents.
By streamlining workflows, acoustic monitoring helps staff be more attentive and responsive without increasing their workload.
Operational efficiency and staff empowerment
The implementation of acoustic monitoring has transformed how care teams operate, leading to significant improvements in efficiency and job satisfaction: n Optimised resource allocation: Staff can focus their attention where it is most needed, rather than conducting routine checks on all residents regardless of need.
n Reduced false alarms: Advanced AI algorithms minimise false positives, ensuring staff respond only to genuine concerns.
n Enhanced work environment: Care teams report reduced stress levels and improved job satisfaction when supported by reliable monitoring technology.
Tracking behavioural patterns Care is not just about caring for the
Analytics dashboard
Acoustic monitoring stands out for its commitment to resident privacy and dignity
residents – it is about understanding and adapting to their ever-evolving needs. Some acoustic monitoring solutions often go beyond real-time alerts by identifying behavioural trends over time, this data supports personalised care plans. n Data-driven insights: Advanced acoustic monitoring solutions detect different specific sounds of concern such as coughing, screaming, or movement noises, alongside their frequency of occurrences, and carer responses – providing valuable information for care planning.
n Proactive adjustments: For example, at Houndswood Care Home, a resident’s
changing behaviour was identified through behavioural analysis of the sounds of concern detected in the room, leading to adjustments in their care plan before issues escalated.
These insights empower carers to provide person-centric care, improving quality of care and resident satisfaction.
Documenting care and enhancing accountability Transparent documentation is essential in care homes, whether for internal audits or demonstrating responsiveness to residents’ families. n Room check evidencing: our solution offers a feature for tracking room checks, allowing carers to log visits with a simple action.
n Improved metrics: Managers can access dashboards to review response times and ensure staff performance meets the required standards.
At St. Cecilia, acoustic monitoring systems improved response times by 25x compared to traditional two-hour room checks, enhancing accountability and operational efficiency.
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Real-world impacts of acoustic monitoring Case study: St. Cecilia Care Home During a trial of acoustic monitoring at St. Cecilia Care Home, significant improvements were observed: 1. Fall prevention: Monitored rooms saw a 100 per cent reduction in falls during the trial period, thanks to early alerts being delivered to carers.
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