A balance between freedom and safety is difficult for a community to achieve. With ResidentGuard, staff at Loretto Health and Rehab can rest assured they’re providing residents with the proper balance. One Community’s Experience Implementing the ResidentGuard Wander Management System Located in Syracuse, New York, Loretto Health and Rehab is a long-term care community with…
Read MoreAs the baby boom generation becomes the assisted living boom generation, Accutech sees assisted living facilities increasingly interested in wander management systems to protect and accommodate residents who previously would have required a skilled nursing facility. Our Marketing Director Chris Konicek was recently quoted in an article for Long Term Living talking about this trend:…
Read MoreBackground Loretto Health and Reha is located in Syracuse, NY. They are a long-term care facility with over 580 beds and 150 post-acute beds. The facility’s parent company, Loretto, owns several other facilities throughout Central New York. Throughout its history, Loretto has focused on responding to community needs in an innovative, caring fashion. Today, Loretto…
Read MoreFor long-term care and senior living facilities, the health and safely of residents is paramount. Unfortunately, many residents in these communities suffer from Alzheimer’s, dementia or other conditions that leave them susceptible to elopement. Scalability: Look for a vendor that offers options to grow as your needs expand. This may mean multiple product options, or…
Read MoreProtect Residents While Maintaining their Dignity with the “Wander Wearable” Protecting “at risk” residents from the threat of elopement has become a high priority for well run skilled nursing, assisted living and rehab facilities. The ResidentGuard solution provides flexible and reliable wander management protection that seamlessly integrates with your community’s security protocols. Features Includes: Stand-alone…
Read MoreAccutech’s “wander wearable” is a waterproof, wearable style device designed exclusively for its wander management solution, ResidentGuard. The wristband/tag combination protects wander-prone residents when used in combination with alarms and other security features. Attractive, discreet look and feel The wander wearable is less institutional and more discreet than traditional options, to help wandering residents maintain…
Read MoreA report from the Ohio Department of Health found that Campbell exited the building around 12:35 a.m., likely died between 1:00 and 2:00 a.m., and wasn’t discovered by staff until 8:20 a.m. However, bed checks at 2:00 and 4:00 a.m. documented (fraudulently) that Campbell was in her room. Now three Hilty Home staff members are…
Read MoreThe Tag Test Station from Accutech Security gives current and future users the ability to see the remaining battery life and warranty date and on any of their RFID-enabled tags. This increased protection and ease of use feature can be added to any Cuddles infant protection, Kidz or ResidentGuard wander management system at an affordable…
Read MoreYou’ve decided to purchase a wander management solution to protect your residents, but your next decision isn’t as easy: choosing the right wander management solution to fit your facility’s needs. Different vendors offer different services, functionality, pricing and more. Few important features to consider when evaluating potential solutions. Delivery/Installation Delivery typically takes at least a week,…
Read MoreWhether in a hospital or long-term care facility, it is vital to protect residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia from wandering into restricted areas or outside. This blog will explore the top reasons that a reliable wander management system is a must for any facility with residents at-risk for wandering. Keep residents safe (and families at…
Read More