[AVBC 2025] A Value Evaluation of Falls Prevention Technology
Technology
Appropriate & Value-based Care Conference
National Healthcare Group
5 December 2025
To evaluate the value of scaling the smart technology (PreSAGE bed-exit prediction system) across all multi-bedded cubicles. The implementation of the PreSAGE system shows promise for improving patient safety and optimizing resources, with significant.
Year Submitted: 2025
Published Date: 05 December 2025
Tags: Safe Care, Technology, Cost Effectiveness, Cost Saving, Workflow Redesign, Productivity, Risk Management, Digital Health, Sensors, Assistive Technology, Preventive Approach, Value Based Care
About this Content
Aims
To evaluate the value of scaling the smart technology (PreSAGE bed-exit prediction system) across all multi-bedded cubicles in general wards, with the goal of enhancing patient safety and optimizing resources.
Background
Falls remain a prevalent and costly adverse event in hospital settings, with significant implications for patient outcome, length of stay (LOS), and healthcare costs. Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) embarked on the smart technology to enhance fall prevention efforts in high-risk patients.
Methods
Value evaluation (cost-benefit analysis) was conducted by quantifying the multi-faceted benefits and costs of the implementation. This analysis compared the five-year investment outlay with projected savings.
Results
Initially implemented in 107 single/isolation rooms at TTSH, early results indicate a 42% reduction in overall falls rate in single/isolation rooms. Extrapolating fall-reduction effects hospital-wide yielded cumulative five-year savings that exceeded total implementation costs, generating a benefit-cost ratio of 1.66.
Conclusion
The implementation of the PreSAGE system shows promise for improving patient safety and optimizing resources, with significant reductions in fall rates and positive feedback from staff.
Lessons Learnt
A structured cost benefit analysis provides tangible evidence to guide decision-making and resource allocation. Value positioning is multi-dimensional, and empowering practitioners enables AVBC (Appropriate and Value-Based Care).
Keywords
Falls Prevention, Technology, Patient Safety, Cost-Benefit Analysis
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | Appropriate & Value-based Care Conference |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | General Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Hnin Nwe Oo |
Project Member(s) | Wendy Leong Hui Ling |
Connect with this contributor!
Hnin Nwe Oo - nwe_oo_hnin@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
923_TTSH_AVBC_2025_A_Value_Evaluation_of_Falls_Prevention_Technology.pdf