Smart Geo-Fencing System (SGS) for Residents’ Safety
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2022
Adopt RFID technology to track and locate residents for safety and care enhancement. Scaled solution to other facilities; digitized attendance tracking and asset management.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Technology, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Digital Health, Tele-Monitoring, Sensors, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Nursing Home Care
About this Content
Aims
Adopt RFID technology to track and locate residents for safety and care enhancement.
Background
Residents (especially with dementia) were at risk of wandering off unnoticed.
Methods
Implemented RFID tags, readers, and monitoring systems; scaled from 3 to all 11 floors.
Results
Reduced time to locate residents from 2 hours to 10 minutes; improved monitoring and productivity.
Conclusion
Scaled solution to other facilities; digitized attendance tracking and asset management.
Lessons Learnt
Emphasized embracing technology to address manpower challenges and enhance care.
Additional Information
Excellence Champion Medal (2022 NHIP). Improved safety and efficiency.
Keywords
Smart Geofencing System, RFID, Residents with Dementia
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Ren Ci Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators, Patient Service Associate |
Project Lead(s) | Teo Lay Hong |
Project Member(s) | Tang Sze Chia |
Connect with this contributor!
Ms Teo Lay Hong - layhong_teo@renci.org.sg
Project Attachment
C_35_Renci_NHIP_2022_Smart_Geo_Fencing_System_SGS_for_Residents_Safety.pdf