Is Electronic Care Monitoring still relevant in today’s fragile market? by Tracy Williams April 3, 2019 April 3, 2019 464 It’s almost 20 years since Electronic Care Monitoring (ECM) was first introduced. Technology has advanced greatly since then, with monitoring now a well-established practice – empowering staff with real-time service delivery information, whilst generating significant savings and efficiencies. H.A.S Technology Group commissioned some qualitative research to gain an understanding of the role of ECM in today’s fragile market and to learn more about Councils’ current practices and changing needs. The findings have now been published in the form of a White Paper. The research was led by ADASS Associate Keith Skerman, who has a long track record of senior management experience in health and social care and an interest in ECM. Keith was commissioned by H.A.S. Technology to conduct research interviews with seven Councils. Keith comments: “Speaking with senior colleagues reinforced the benefits of ECM technology in terms of safeguarding, supporting quality and delivering efficiencies. These are as relevant now as they were 20 years ago. Whilst the benefits have traditionally been associated with older adult services, it was interesting to hear that deploying monitoring technology in disability services had achieved excellent results. In today’s cash-strapped market, with increased pressure on Providers, it became clear that in areas where the Council commissioned less than 50% of the total homecare market, they had the greatest challenges with Provider system compliance. This led one of the Councils to allow Providers to move away from a previously mandated monitoring solution.” The study showed that savings from the use of ECM range from 10-26% of commissioned costs, with greater recognition that these can be reinvested in care services. The research also revealed that ECM was helpful for Councils in complying with quality aspects of delivering care and support in line with Care Act obligations and that it (ECM) allowed greater transparency. DOWLOAD THE FULL WHITEPAPER HERE ECMElectronic Care Monitoring Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Tracy Williams previous post NHS launches tools to prevent dementia and falls for the elderly next post Mental health trust cuts falls and saves time with patient monitoring technology You may also like Challenges facing the custom orthotic design industry July 4, 2024 6 Autism stereotypes we need to overcome May 2, 2024 April 24, 2024 Public concern about the NHS soars as delays accessing A&E and GP... April 23, 2024 Spoken Announces Update and Plans for Autism Acceptance Month April 22, 2024 A third of Brits have difficulty accessing their GP. Local health reforms... April 19, 2024 Transform Healthcare Unveils 10-Point Transformation Plan Under New Leadership April 18, 2024 Coventry University leads UK-Indonesia initiative to increase disability inclusion in higher education April 17, 2024 PhD student aims to help save lives as autism research is included... April 16, 2024 Pioneering Spinal Health with Prof. Dr. Yunus Aydın’s Microdiscectomy and Spinal Canal... April 15, 2024 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.