Accushield, a leader in visitor and entry management solutions for senior living, has introduced an innovative feature designed to improve safety by alerting staff to potential fall hazards. This new functionality empowers healthcare professionals to take proactive steps, ensuring safer environments for residents, visitors, and staff.

The Importance of Fall Risk Awareness

In healthcare settings, identifying potential fall hazards is critical to safeguarding residents, especially during transitions involving third-party caregivers. With healthcare providers facing growing demands, Accushield’s real-time fall risk alerts are a game-changer, helping facilities manage risks efficiently and prevent avoidable falls.

“Accushield’s fall hazard alert has already reduced falls in our facility,” says MaryGrace Taylor, Health and Wellness Director at Bickford Senior Living in Chesterfield, VA.

“After implementing the fall hazard alerts in May 2024, we received our first alert from a third-party care provider during their sign-out. Thanks to the alert, our team was able to act quickly and prevent a fall involving a high-risk resident. Accushield’s ability to support fall prevention has significantly improved both our safety protocols and our return on investment.”

How Accushield’s Fall Hazard Alerts Work

Accushield’s kiosk-based platform provides real-time text alerts to healthcare staff based on feedback from third-party providers at sign-out, enhancing safety and efficiency.

Key Benefits of Accushield’s Fall Hazard Alert System:

• Early Hazard Detection: Customizable sign-out questions prompt third-party care providers to report hazards, such as slippery floors or obstacles, during their visit.
• Customizable Alerts: Facilities can adjust alerts to align with their protocols, ensuring timely notifications and fast responses.
• Seamless Integration: The alerts integrate with Accushield’s visitor management process, streamlining workflows without adding extra burden to staff.
• Enhanced Safety Protocols: Instant alerts enable staff to take proactive measures, minimizing the risk of preventable resident falls.

Accushield’s Commitment to Safety and Innovation

Charles Mann, Founder of Accushield, underscores the significance of this innovation:

“Empowering operators and clinicians to identify and mitigate fall risks in real-time represents a critical advancement in patient safety. This feature exemplifies our unwavering commitment to technological innovation, ensuring the highest standards of care and reinforcing the well-being of both residents and staff.”

Accushield continues to evolve with solutions tailored to the needs of healthcare providers. With the addition of fall hazard alerts, the company strengthens its mission to enhance safety, streamline operations, and improve the quality of care across healthcare environments.