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Stepscan: The Ultimate Solution for Fall Prevention in Long-Term Care Homes
Learn how our innovative mobility assessment technology can help you reduce costs, liability, and injuries from accidental falls in your facility.
Falls are a serious and costly problem for older adults in both the US and Canada. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among adults age 65 and older in the US, and the age-adjusted fall death rate increased by 41% from 2012 to 2021.
In Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and injury deaths among people aged 65 or older, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. The average cost of a fall-related hospitalization for a senior in Canada is $13,316, which is more than twice the average cost of other hospitalizations for seniors.
In the US, the total medical costs for falls totaled more than $50 billion in 2015, and Medicare and Medicaid shouldered 75% of these costs.
These statistics show that falls are a major health and economic burden for both countries, and that there is an urgent need for effective fall prevention strategies. That’s why we created Stepscan, a revolutionary mobility assessment tool that can help you reduce fall risk and improve resident safety in your long-term care home. Stepscan is a patented technology that uses pressure-sensitive floor tiles and software to measure and track gait and balance irregularities in real time. It can help you identify and monitor residents who are at high risk for falling and provide them with personalized care and training.
Long-term care homes face a number of challenges when it comes to preventing and managing falls among their residents. Some of these challenges are:
Lack of reliable and objective methods to assess and monitor gait and balance impairments, which are the main risk factors for falls
Difficulty in providing individualized and evidence-based interventions to improve mobility and reduce fall risk
High costs and liability exposure associated with fall-related injuries and lawsuits
Low resident satisfaction and quality of life due to fear of falling and loss of independence
Limited staff resources and time to conduct comprehensive and frequent fall risk assessments and interventions
These challenges prevent long-term care homes from providing optimal care and safety for their residents, and from achieving operational efficiency and profitability. They also put long-term care homes at a disadvantage in the competitive and regulated long-term care market.
Stepscan: The Best Way to Prevent Falls and Improve Resident Safety in Long-Term Care Homes
Stepscan is a revolutionary mobility assessment tool that helps you measure and track gait and balance impairments, identify and monitor residents who are at high risk for falling, and provide them with personalized care and training.
With Stepscan, you can:
Measure and track gait and balance impairments in real time with high accuracy and reliability. You can use Stepscan to conduct baseline assessments, periodic screenings, and post-intervention evaluations for your residents. You can also compare their results with normative data and track their progress over time.
Identify and monitor residents who are at high risk for falling and provide them with personalized care and training. You can use Stepscan to stratify your residents into low, moderate, or high fall risk groups based on their global score and other parameters. You can also use Stepscan to design and implement individualized interventions to improve their mobility and reduce their fall risk.
Reduce costs and liability exposure due to fall-related injuries and lawsuits by preventing falls and improving resident safety. You can use Stepscan to demonstrate your duty of care and compliance with best practices and standards for fall prevention in long-term care homes. You can also use Stepscan to provide evidence-based documentation and support for your decisions and actions in case of a fall incident or claim.
Enhance resident wellbeing and quality of life by preventing falls and improving mobility. You can use Stepscan to help your residents feel more confident and independent in their daily activities. You can also use Stepscan to increase their engagement and satisfaction with your services.
Improve staff efficiency and productivity by saving time and resources. You can use Stepscan to conduct fast (< 10 minutes) and easy assessments that require minimal training and supervision. You can also use Stepscan to generate easy-to-navigate and interpret reports that provide clear and actionable insights.
Gain a competitive edge in the long-term care market by offering a unique and innovative service. You can use Stepscan to differentiate yourself from other long-term care homes that do not have such a technology. You can also use Stepscan to attract more referrals, retain more residents, and increase your revenue.
Stepscan is the best way to prevent falls and improve resident safety in long-term care homes. It is backed by scientific research, patented technology, and satisfied customers. It is easy to use, fast, versatile, and patient-friendly.
Don’t let falls ruin your reputation, profitability, and resident satisfaction. Contact us today to find out how Stepscan can help you prevent falls and improve resident safety in your long-term care home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stepscan and how does it work?
Stepscan is a revolutionary mobility assessment tool that helps you measure and track gait and balance impairments, identify and monitor residents who are at high risk for falling, and provide them with personalized care and training. Stepscan consists of two main components: a pressure-sensitive floor tile system and a software application. The floor tile system captures the pressure distribution and footprints of the person walking on them, and the software application analyzes the data and generates objective and comprehensive reports on various aspects of gait and balance.
What are the benefits of Stepscan?
Stepscan can help you prevent falls and improve resident safety in your long-term care home. With Stepscan, you can:
Reduce costs and liability exposure due to fall-related injuries and lawsuits
Enhance resident wellbeing and quality of life by preventing falls and improving mobility
Demonstrate duty of care and compliance with best practices and standards
Improve staff efficiency and productivity by saving time and resources
Gain a competitive edge in the long-term care market by offering a unique and innovative service
How easy is it to use Stepscan?
Stepscan is very easy to use. It requires minimal training and supervision, and can be operated by any staff member. It takes less than 10 minutes to conduct an assessment, which involves asking the resident to walk on the tiles for a few steps. The software application is user-friendly and intuitive, and generates easy-to-navigate and interpret reports that provide clear and actionable insights.
How reliable and accurate is Stepscan?
Stepscan is very reliable and accurate. It has been validated by scientific research, patented technology, and satisfied customers. It has a high resolution of 4 sensors per square centimeter, which allows it to capture subtle changes in gait and balance. It also has a high repeatability, which means that it produces consistent results under similar conditions.
How much does Stepscan cost?
Stepscan is an affordable investment that can provide a rapid return on investment. The cost of Stepscan depends on the size and configuration of the floor tile system, as well as the software license options. We offer flexible pricing plans that suit your budget and needs. Contact us today to request a quote or schedule a free demo.
If you are interested in Stepscan, please contact us at info@stepscan.com or call us at 1-833-552-4248. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have, provide you with a demo or a trial, or help you place an order.
Our Guarantee
We are so confident that you will love Stepscan and the results it will bring to your long-term care home and your residents, that we offer a perpetual warranty on our system when you lease it for 36 months. This is an unprecedented offer in the gait and balance industry.
This means that for the entire duration of your lease contract, we will take care of any repairs or replacements that may be needed. We will also provide you with free technical support and software updates for the duration of your lease.
We stand behind our product and service quality, and we want you to feel confident and secure in your investment. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by choosing Stepscan.
Why do we require a 36-month commitment? Because this allows us to offer you a perpetual warranty and free support, which are not available with other gait and balance systems. It also ensures that you get the best value and results from our system, as you will have enough time to experience its full potential and benefits.
If you have any questions about our warranty or our lease plan, please contact us at info@stepscan.com or call us at 1-833-783-7226. We will be happy to assist you.
Ready to Prevent Falls and Improve Resident Safety in Your Long-Term Care Home?
You’ve seen how Stepscan can help you prevent falls and improve resident safety in your long-term care home. You’ve learned about the features, benefits, and value of our innovative mobility assessment tool. You’ve heard from our satisfied customers and partners who trust and recommend our tool.
Now it’s time to take action and get started with Stepscan.
Don’t miss this opportunity to reduce costs and liability exposure, enhance resident wellbeing and quality of life, demonstrate duty of care and compliance, improve staff efficiency and productivity, and gain a competitive edge in the long-term care market.
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