Austco Healthcare will be present at one of the most important fairs Meditech2024. Visit us at AlearColombia booth 810C and Baxter Colombia booth 1806A, to see our advances in technology for patient care and safety.
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9-12 July 2024, Bogotá, Colombia
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In the healthcare industry, communication is not just important—it’s critical. The introduction of IP Nurse Call systems is a technological leap transforming the healthcare communications landscape. With features like central administration, integration with smart devices, and the ability to interconnect with other systems seamlessly, these systems are setting a new standard for efficient patient care. Let’s explore how IP Nurse Call systems are reshaping the future of healthcare.
IP Nurse Call systems function on a robust computer network where every component has a unique address, allowing for centralized control. This is especially advantageous for large healthcare facilities or enterprises that require scalability. Central administration means that as a healthcare facility grows, the nurse call system can easily expand, without compromising on efficiency or performance.
The true power of IP technology is its ability to send alerts to various smart devices. Whether it’s a pager, a smartphone, or even using VoIP for direct communication between patients and caregivers, IP Nurse Call systems are at the forefront of utilizing modern communication methods. With apps available for both iOS and Android, caregivers can stay informed and responsive no matter where they are in the facility.
One of the standout features of IP Nurse Call systems is their ability to integrate with other clinical or building systems without the need for middleware. This integration can include Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS), fire and security systems, smart beds, electronic medical records (EMR/EHR), smart pumps, telemetry devices, and even patient infotainment systems. This level of integration ensures that the nurse call system is a hub of communication, not just a standalone solution.
IP Nurse Call systems can discern between various call types—whether a patient needs assistance going to the bathroom, requires water, or is experiencing pain. This intelligent differentiation allows for calls to be routed appropriately, ensuring that the right staff member responds in a timely manner. This specificity in communication helps streamline tasks and improves overall patient care.
With IP Nurse Call systems, every piece of data—from alarm times and locations to the type of call and response times—is captured and stored in a database. This data is invaluable for audits and reporting, allowing healthcare administrators to analyze and optimize response strategies and staff performance.
Deployment of an IP Nurse Call system is designed to be IT-friendly, often requiring just virtual servers and standard network switches. A well-designed system should minimize the need for multiple servers and operate on standard, managed network infrastructure, simplifying deployment.
The beauty of investing in IP technology is its longevity and adaptability. As the Internet of Things (IoT) expands, IP Nurse Call systems will continue to evolve, allowing healthcare facilities to integrate new devices and technologies as they become available. This adaptability ensures that healthcare facilities can grow and expand their capabilities without overhauling their communication infrastructure.
IP Nurse Call systems represent a significant advancement in healthcare communication technology. By enabling centralized administration, integration with smart devices, and seamless system interoperability, these systems are not only improving healthcare. They are also paving the way for future innovations. For healthcare facilities looking to invest in a communication system that is efficient, scalable, and future-proof, IP Nurse Call systems are a clear choice.
Healthcare communication is on the brink of a revolution, with the Austco Tacera Nurse Call system leading the charge. Connect with us for more insights into how technology improves patient care!
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Austco Latin America and our partner, Alear (Colombia), will exhibit at the Medical EXPO in Mexico City, 24-26 October 2023.
Come to Stand F200 to see the latest and greatest features and products, including Built-in RTLS.
The event will be held at the Convention Center World Trade Center in Mexico City, Mexico, from October 24 to October 26. Click here for more information.
Austco Augments Industry-leading Nurse Call and Healthcare Communications Solutions with 4D Imaging Radar Fall Detection by Vayyar
International partnership will see sensor installations in senior care facilities in all of Austco’s operating regions, including Australia, the UK, Canada, and the US.
Dallas, Texas and Tel Aviv, Israel – 13th March 2023 – Austco, an international manufacturer of nurse call systems and healthcare communications solutions for hospitals and senior care facilities, has partnered with Vayyar, the global leader in 4D imaging radar, to provide touchless, camera-free fall detection and activity monitoring.
Austco plans to integrate Vayyar Care devices directly with its Tacera nurse call platform to power several solutions for different segments of the market: independent living and aged care, remote patient monitoring, and dementia/memory care. The integrated solution will provide fall alerts in all scenarios, including those when resident or patient is unable to operate a standard alarm system, or has neglected to put on a wearable device.
Austco will also leverage the rich behavioral data gathered by Vayyar Care. Insights into how long residents spend alone in their suites, in bed or at rest, and the frequency and duration of bathroom visits will reveal a range of issues. These include changes in residents’ clinical conditions, reduced mobility, level of medication compliance, morbidities such as UTIs (urinary tract infections), and mental condition, such as early signs of depression.
With the ability to “see” residents in all conditions without revealing personally identifying information, the integrated solution gives caregivers the visibility they need to monitor residents and patients without violating their privacy.
Austco is planning installations across the company’s key geographies, including Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Europe, the US and Canada.
In independent and assisted living, the focus will be on fall reduction and prevention by identifying behavioral changes and detecting “hidden” falls – incidents that residents often fail to report but which are the leading predictor of subsequent, more serious falls.
In higher acuity facilities such as skilled nursing and post-acute care, Austco will assess and mitigate fall risk through multifactorial activity analytics and vital signs monitoring, while in memory care, operators will be able to overcome the challenge of residents’ inability to report health and wellbeing issues through 24/7 monitoring.
The integrated solution will also enable a suite of automated applications such as lighting, environmental control, and security features, that will reduce risk and enhance comfort for residents in all types of facilities.
“Residents and patients deserve both protection and privacy, and caregivers and facility administrators need a new level of data-driven insight,” said Kevin Higgins, VP of Product, Austco. “Integrating Vayyar’s best-in-class camera-free technology will keep Austco at the cutting edge of emerging monitoring markets, as we look to expand worldwide.”
Easing the burden on facility staff is a key dimension of the partnership. Vayyar Care’s exceptionally high accuracy rate enables caregivers to instantly verify that a real fall has occurred, mitigating alarm fatigue – and potential delayed response – due to resident overuse of nurse call systems.
“Integrating with a system of the caliber of Austco’s is a significant milestone for our solution,” said Guy Meger, Head of Vayyar Care Business Unit. “Our technology is designed and built to provide the data that will transform the industry and I’m excited to collaborate with Austco on driving that change.”
This data is at the core of an emerging model of predictive, data-driven care that will enhance resident and patient outcomes, reduce the burden on frontline caregivers, and increase profitability for healthcare facilities across all categories.
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About Austco
Austco is a worldwide provider of IP Nurse Call Solutions with over 30 years experience in the healthcare market, across 4500+ sites, in over 60 countries. With products designed to comply with global healthcare standards, the Austco team is fully committed to providing quality products and global support services to all our clients. Our flexibility to integrate into various technologies enables a healthcare facility to continue to drive efficiencies to achieve an overall quality healthcare solution. Austco is a wholly owned subsidiary of Austco Healthcare Ltd (ASX:AHC).
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Vayyar Care’s touchless 4D imaging radar gathers the data caregivers need to protect residents, as well as their dignity, privacy, and independence. The solution delivers instant fall detection and 24/7 visibility onroom presence, mobility, time at rest, bathroom visits and more, overcoming the limitations of standard technologies. Vayyar Care is interoperable with any nurse call system and care platform, enabling person-centered, predictive care that enhances outcomes and staff efficiency.
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Austco is proud to share that we are installing some of our best technology into one of the best clinics in Peru, the Clínica Anglo Americana!
The patient station is integrated with the infusion pump to improve the patient experience and the response times.
Application Stations and Touch Screen Nurse Stations were installed to improve the workflow for transport and cleaning services with the possibility to increase the workflow to other services.
Additionally, Pulse Reports were implemented to identify opportunities for improvement in different services.
We are excited to see the other ways in which Austco’s Tacera system will improve the operations of this clinic!
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On Wednesday, December 14th, Kevin Higgins (VP, Product Management) gave an hour-long virtual presentation to the Ministry of Health in Oman to showcase Austco’s leading care communications solutions.
Included in the presentation was information about Austco’s entire product line of communications technology and how our hardware and software, when combined, create a seamless ecosystem of critical communications features and solutions.
The way that healthcare staff members communicate, both with patients and with one another, is rapidly changing; and Austco makes it easy for facilities to implement brand new communications technology without leaving their staff feeling overwhelmed.
Also included in Kevin’s presentation on Wednesday were some of the future outlooks for Austco. We look forward to all that 2023 may bring!
Thank you to our partner Aptus Infotech and to our own Kevin Higgins for hosting showcasing Austco at such an honorable event!
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Jurong Health Campus and Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, part of the National University Health System in Singapore, is HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) first ever Davies Award winner from maritime Southeast Asia. The HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence recognizes the thoughtful application of health information and technology to substantially improve clinical care delivery, patient outcomes and population health around the world.
JurongHealth and Austco Marketing & Service Asia Pte Ltd. formed a strategic partnership when Austco Tacera solution was chosen for their new state-of-the-art facility in Singapore. Read our case study about the JurongHealth campus
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