ESPRIT-AI
Technological solutions for falls and pressure injuries
The Bruyère Health Innovation Team partnered with Esprit-ai to tackle the issues of falls and pressure injuries among long-term care residents.
Falls affect 20 to 30 percent of older Canadians each year, according to a study published by the Public Health Agency of Canada. These often lead to hospitalization or long-term disability.
Meanwhile, a recent report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information found that pressure injuries affect about 26 percent of patients and residents across various health care sectors.
As part of a pilot project, Esprit-ai sensors were placed under the mattresses of Bruyère Health Saint-Louis Long-Term Care residents who had been identified as high-risk for falls and pressure injuries.
The sensors sent alerts to handheld devices, notifying Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) when a resident had left their bed or when they were due for repositioning.
A survey conducted with personal care attendants after the pilot found . . .
An Esprit-ai bed sensor placed under a mattress
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91 percent adhered to repositioning residents after receiving alerts
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64 percent felt alerts were useful in responding promptly to bed exits
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Zero falls during the pilot
By leveraging technology and frontline expertise, we are committed to enhancing resident care, reducing fall risks, and improving staff efficiency—ensuring that Bruyère Health Saint-Louis Long-Term Care remains at the forefront of innovation in resident care.
This partnership exemplifies the power of collaboration, innovation, and our unwavering dedication to providing the highest standard of care for our residents.
Esprit-ai bedsensor kit
