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3 metrics to track to improve operations in senior living.

Choosing the right metrics is critical to ensuring that your organization balances service quality, staff efficiency, and resident well-being. Read this blog to understand what metrics are critical to track, why they matter most, and which innovations can help you measure care accurately.

Reduce severe fall rate by 54%. In just 4 months.

SafelyYou helps senior living communities reduce falls and retain residents. For Sonida Senior Living, SafelyYou reduced severe fall rate by 54%. In just 4 months. And did it while residents opting into SafelyYou services increased over 63% across 5 communities. When falls did occur, only 3% resulted in an ER visit or potential injury, compared to the industry average of 20% for potential serious injury. This meant dramatic reductions in costs and risk for families and communities. And keeping residents out of the ER drives retention—and revenue.

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Sleep disturbances and falls: Understanding the link and reducing nighttime risk

Sleep disturbances for loved ones are a leading reason families turn to senior living. And poor sleep quality can begin a cycle of health deterioration, increasing fall risk and other negative health outcomes. So how can you assure families that you’ll help their loved ones get restful sleep—and reduce their risks—when they move into your communities? It starts with insights into and understanding of why sleep is being disrupted, as well as a clearer picture of potential risk.

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4 ways to reduce fall risk in the most vulnerable hours

The overnight hours are the most vulnerable for residents and the most challenging for care staff. Fall risk peaks between 6-9pm and again from 3-6am. How can you support both residents and staff while helping to prevent falls during this time? We have four ways to reduce fall risk during the most vulnerable overnight hours.

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Residents are most vulnerable overnight. We’re sharing how to best support them.

In October’s National Fall Huddle, we’ll evaluate the incidence of falls during the evening hours, including what triggers and behaviors are present prior to these fall events. We’ll also provide strategies for mitigating sundowning behaviors and review how environmental factors contribute to fall risk. Additionally, we’ll explore how technology can support staff and residents during the overnight hours—the hours when fall risk peaks, and staffing is reduced.

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