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Lobbies and entryways Entrances, foyers and lobbies are also great spots to consider adding tech. Make a great first impression with elevated design and technology for high-impact information sharing, increased security, and infection prevention. There are a variety of technol- ogy systems you can include to marry form and function. • For resident health and safety, consider a thermal temperature scanner to prevent infection spread by capturing guests’ tem- perature and screening question responses. Add an electronic visitor management system to replace the standard pen and paper method, enhancing the building entry and exit process and digitally cap- turing a record of visitor information.
• Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization helps ensure safer air quality with technology that inactivates 99.9 percent of SARS- CoV-2 in 30 minutes.9
• Safely foster resident independence with wander management systems featuring resident-specific door-locking options based on individual care needs.
Air quality, concierge, and digital signage technology help make a lobby and front desk welcoming and safe.
• Look for technology that creatively uses voice assistance and voice automation. This technology is becoming more prevalent in everyday life and is gaining popularity in senior living communities. For example, RCare’s nurse call system allows residents
to use Amazon Echo devices to request care assistance.
• Get ahead of the trend and opt for a 40- inch or 43-inch resident room television. Need a TV for a semi-private room? Consider a Long-Term Care TV, which not only extends warranties and provides longer run time, but also eliminates inter- ference issues with two or more remotes in a room.
• RTLS systems, like CenTrak’s TruView platform, enhance safety and security through advanced locating, contact trac- ing, and roaming and wandering protec- tion, all through a single wearable device.
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• Bolster your building security plan with smart electronic access control systems, which use ID badges,
fobs, or even
smartphones to grant or deny access to your community. This helps you keep tighter control of who is visiting and provides easy ways for operators to re- motely change user access to doors right from a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
• Keep an eye on potential security con- cerns with video surveillance or use the latest in artificial intelligence to quickly search video in real or recorded time to see and confirm events. Small, low-profile cameras blend seamlessly into thought- fully designed entryways.
• Feature a digital sign in your lobby with in- formation about your community like dai- ly activities, meal information, wayfinding, and more. Add a digital touch to artwork using vivid 4K displays; for instance, Sam- sung's Frame TV has the ability to update artwork images using a mobile app.
Multipurpose rooms Because multipurpose rooms serve so many functions, it’s key to equip them with tech- nology that helps staff facilitate whatever the day has in store. Consider programming needs so you can help make sure technology is seamlessly incorporated into the design process from day one.
New wander-management, building security, and health-screening technologies can blend seamlessly into an attractive entryway.
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