Healthcare technology firm recognised for innovation in senior housing at industry awards
Tunstall Healthcare has received an award at the Health Investor Senior Housing Awards for the best use of technology in senior housing in the Innovation category.
The accolade, which recognises commercial performance and investment activity in the senior housing market, was awarded to Tunstall for the Best Use of Technology by an independent judging panel at the awards ceremony that took place on Thursday 8th September.
A national event, each year the Senior Housing Awards marks this accelerating sub-sector of healthcare real estate, championing businesses that are offering solutions that support building operational real estate for care purposes, whether that be retirement living, assisted living or housing with care.
Tunstall’s award entry detailed numerous case studies of its work, including Park View Nursing Home in Halifax, West Yorkshire, which is part of NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) Quest for Quality in Care Homes.
Gavin Bashar, UK Managing Director at Tunstall, commented on the win: “It is a real honour to receive this award, and we’re exceptionally proud to be recognised for all our hard work as we strive to continue providing pioneering solutions for those in senior housing.
Tunstall worked with the CCG and care home to overhaul the wired infrastructure of the call system that allows residents to alert members of staff when they need assistance, as the previous system was limited only to in-room alarms and didn’t allow for reporting functionality as well as a number of other drawbacks.
Tunstall’s Carecom provided the staff and residents with a brand-new, state of the art system. This included 12 mobile phones for staff, three wireless receivers, and a property exit system by the main door.
Other sensors and devices could be added wirelessly. The new system resulted in 90 percent fewer alarm calls as it allowed for staff to be directly responsible for groups of residents, staff also found that they could attend a call faster thanks to the new technology.
Gavin continues: “Our Tunstall Cognitive Care® vision, that will utilise a combination of technology and Artificial Intelligence in the home, to detect whether the user’s health could be about to deteriorate, spot a potentially undiagnosed condition, or resolve an immediate social care need, becomes ever more tangible and achievable. We are committed to continue innovating as a market leader in our sector and supporting vulnerable people.”