Preventable hospitalizations are a persistent challenge in long-term care facilities, often stemming from undetected early signs of serious conditions like sepsis, COPD or heart failure.
Glens Falls Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, a local care center that is part of Centers Health Care, a network of skilled nursing, rehabilitation and senior care facilities across the Northeast, is addressing this issue head-on with the adoption of a remote-monitoring program that uses AI to monitor and predict health declines in residents.
The Circadia platform, which was officially launched at Glens Falls Center earlier this month, is the world’s first FDA-cleared contactless patient monitoring platform. The mobile platform uses sensors to track residents’ vital signs, sleep patterns and movements in real time. This allows staff to detect early signs of health issues, such as respiratory changes or increased falls, before they become emergencies. This proactive approach has been shown to reduce hospitalizations by up to 30% in facilities that use the technology.
“As the aging population grows, we saw a rise in preventable rehospitalizations within our facility and wanted to invest in a solution that enhanced rather than disrupted the work we do every day,” said Amanda Coppolo, administrator at Glens Falls Center.
Glens Falls Center marks the first instance of the Circadia technology in use at a post-acute care facility, and the care center is optimistic about its potential impact.
“We’re still in the early stages of implementing Circadia, but we’re already seeing how it could transform the way we care for our residents,” said Coppolo. “Our goal is always to provide the best possible care, and this technology gives us more tools to identify problems before they escalate.”
For caregivers, the platform provides an extra layer of support. By identifying risks like respiratory infections or falls in advance, staff can intervene earlier, treating residents on-site and avoiding unnecessary hospital transfers. This not only improves health outcomes but also enhances residents’ quality of life by minimizing disruptions to their routines.
“Implementing this technology within our facility has been a true team effort from start to finish,” said Amanda LaLone, director of nursing at Glens Falls Center. “Ultimately our goal is to not only innovate our services, but also support our team in delivering compassionate, hands-on care.”
In addition to Glens Falls Center, the Circadia platform is being adopted at another Centers Health Care facility, Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. This adoption aligns with the organization’s goal of delivering more intelligent and efficient care. Families can be assured that their loved ones are benefiting from advanced monitoring systems that prioritize safety and well-being while maintaining a personal touch.
For more information on the Centers Health Care network, visit centershealthcare.com.
