With the crisis in healthcare coming to the forefront with the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals and other healthcare facilities are looking for new ways to do more with less. Enter eSitters. An eSitter is a virtual way to monitor patients using video and audio feeds. Rather than paying for a person to sit in people's rooms, an eSitter can do the same thing.
Symtech Solutions offers the best in patient engagement solutions, as well as life safety communication systems, such as nurse call systems. Below, we'll take a look at why eSitters are replacing companion sitters for healthcare facilities nationwide. Get in touch with us for a free consultation and evaluation of how we can help your healthcare facility today!
Cost Effective
Companion sitters are people whose job it is to monitor patients who are at high risk of falling. They also assist when needed. They monitor those who just had surgery or are on medication that may make them unstable while in the hospital. As you can imagine, paying personnel can be quite costly, especially if you consider the number of patients to be monitored. Remote monitoring with eSitters is much more cost effective.
Reduces Chances of Falls
Studies have shown that eSitters can help reduce the chance of falls in acute care, post-acute care, and rehabilitation centers. It's also possible to respond more quickly with an eSitter. An eSitter also offers a much-needed break for staff who may be working long hours for staffing shortfalls. This can help decrease errors and help to reduce burnout.
Easy Communication
Since residents and patients can be monitored via video and audio feed, they can ask for help before they fall or call for help if they fall immediately without having to press a button with bidirectional communication. However, there is a one-touch call system in place that can be activated, too.
Better Observation
ESitters come with a ton of options that make it easier for patients and/or residents to be monitored. First, an unlimited number of rooms can be monitored at one time, which helps to increase the observation of patients. The room can be monitored as well, so if there is a tripping hazard on the floor, like trash, that can be removed before it becomes an issue.
CHOOSE SYMTECH SOLUTIONS TODAY
Symtech Solutions offers the best in life-changing communication systems, workflow solutions for staff, and patient engagement solutions for healthcare facilities, hospitals, and long-term care facilities. Technology is rapidly improving the healthcare system, especially in this time of need, and every healthcare facility should be actively looking for ways to save on employee fatigue and burnout, while still providing exceptional patient care. eSitters are just one way that your healthcare facility can improve employee workflow and productivity. To learn more and to get started, give our team a call today.