West Australian aged care provider Bethanie is to install new AI technology in its aged care homes to collect real-time data about residents’ health and wellbeing.
The Not For Profit operator is partnering with Optus and ASX-listed InteliCare to undertake a trial of the technology which uses motion sensors, radar sensors and fall detectors in several homes with consent from residents and their next of kin.
The data will then be processed using artificial intelligence and downloaded to a dashboard to provide carers with information designed to detect falls, measure wellbeing and spot early signs of deterioration, and customise care accordingly.
Bethanie Chief Executive Officer Chris How (pictured) said the technology also had the potential to allow staff to spend more time interacting with and caring for residents as it monitored and recorded their vital signs.
“The technology is exciting and a first to be deployed in residential care in Australia. We are hoping the three-month trial will allow Bethanie to deliver better health and care outcomes for residents,” he said.
“Bethanie aims to positively change the way Australians experience ageing. Our investment will help us achieve this by empowering our staff with the data-driven knowledge needed to proactively care for clients with integrity, compassion, and respect.”
If this trial improves the care of residents, let’s see other operators get involved.
