Fewer Hospitalizations, Happier Patients: The ROI of AI in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Skilled nursing facilities face a critical challenge in delivering consistent, high-quality care on a 24/7 basis. With limited staffing and the inability to continuously monitor and observe subtle changes in patient health, delivering care is a complex task. 

PROBLEM

A Texas-based skilled nursing facility has a problem identifying worsening conditions that can lead to hospitalizations and transfers. Despite offering 24/7 care with both in-person and remote monitoring systems, the facility has struggled to identify patient health trends solely through manual observation. Data interpretation has been challenging due to staff shortages and shift changes, making coordination & care planning difficult.

SOLUTION

Caspar’s continuous data collection allows our AI to analyze long-term trends against short-term patterns to deliver actionable insights and recommendations. Passive monitoring provides 24/7 observation without the need for cameras, wearables, or frequent in-person checks, so the solution is unobtrusive and provides enhanced location flexibility for staff.

THE CASE OF PATIENT #52

Patient #52 is a bed-bound patient cared for by the skilled nursing facility. Through automated monitoring, Caspar’s AI:

• Observed long-term vital sign trends
• Identified a potential medication issue
• Provided a recommendation for review

As a result, the care team proactively surfaced the issue to the patient’s doctor, who adjusted their medication, avoiding potential hospitalization.

BENEFITS

The benefits of these capabilities are significant for the facility’s bottom line and satisfaction scores. With Caspar AI, your facility has the potential to:

• Reduce Hospital Admissions: Analysis of long-term trends allows for early escalation of specific patient issues, so care teams can address patient health needs and avoid hospitalizations.

• Increase Staff Productivity: AI-generated insights decrease time spent collecting data, interpreting trends, and coordinating care, so facilities can do more with less staff.

• Implement Proactive Patient Planning: Comprehensive patient care analytics provide care managers with valuable insights, resulting in better patient outcomes.