New feature targets HAPI prevention, addressing critical CMS rule changes and enhancing suite of integrated patient safety solutions
Collette Health, a leader in virtual patient safety solutions, today announced the launch of its new Position Monitoring feature. This advanced tool expands the capabilities of Collette Health's leading fall prevention system to address another critical healthcare challenge: hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs).
Addressing the HAPI Challenge Amid Regulatory Changes
Recent changes to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Harm-Pressure Injury measure will include stage 2 pressure injuries in the hospital harm list beginning with the 2025 reporting period. Additionally, CMS has resumed charging hospitals for pressure injuries after a temporary pause during the pandemic. These regulatory changes underscore the urgent need for effective HAPI prevention strategies.
These new regulations highlight the growing concern over the prevalence and cost of HAPIs in healthcare settings. The financial implications are already significant, with the average cost of treating a HAPI at $21,767 and the U.S. healthcare system spending up to $11.6 billion annually on this issue. With the inclusion of stage 2 pressure injuries in the CMS Hospital Harm-Pressure Injury measure, healthcare facilities may face increased financial pressures, potentially exacerbating the economic burden of HAPIs.
"The Position Monitoring feature represents a natural evolution of our offerings," said Holly Miller, President of Collette Health. "By staying closely attuned to market trends and regulatory changes, we're able to anticipate healthcare needs and deploy innovative solutions that address challenges before they become critical issues."
Supporting Nursing Staff with Smart Technology
The Position Monitoring feature enhances Collette Health's integrated patient safety solution, expanding virtual observers' capabilities to include continuous patient positioning assessment.
Key features include:
- Position Tracking and Alerts: Virtual observers can log patient positions and set personalized alerts.
- Proactive Notification System: The system notifies observers to remind nursing staff to reposition patients when needed.
- Two-Way Communication: Observers can engage directly with patients, encouraging active participation in care.
Seamless and Streamlining Workflows
The Position Monitoring feature integrates seamlessly into Collette Health's systems, requiring no additional sensors or equipment. When connected with Electronic Medical Records or via an API, it automatically documents position changes, reducing the charting burden for nursing staff.
By prioritizing both patient safety and clinician efficiency, Collette Health continues to lead the way in virtual patient safety solutions, addressing real-world clinical needs and evolving regulatory requirements.
To learn more about Collette Health and the new Position Monitoring feature, visit collettehealth.com.
About Collette Health
Collette Health gives healthcare teams freedom from worry about their patients' safety. Through continuous virtual patient observation solutions, Collette Health ensures nurses can focus on healing interventions, knowing that their patients are safe. By integrating real observers with human-centered AI technology, Collette Health enhances clinical workflows, improves the safety and quality of clinical care, and lowers both direct and indirect costs of patient care.
Rated 90% by KLAS, Collette Health’s solutions have reduced fall rates by 68%, saving $1.17 billion in fall-related costs in 2023. Used by more than 170 hospitals and health systems, their solutions include a two-way communication system, multilingual translation services (including American Sign Language), and a Third Party Join feature, enabling observers, patients, families, and their care teams to interact and collaborate effectively in real time. Collette Health is dedicated to revolutionizing patient safety and clinical care with innovative and reliable solutions—because patients are safer when they’re not alone.
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