The Importance of ‘Out of Hours Monitoring’ and how it can help reduce costs for Housing Bodies in Ireland
Out-of-hours monitoring is essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in housing bodies.
It involves the use of telecare technology to monitor residents during non-business hours when on-site staff may be lower or not available. This technology can detect emergencies and alert our monitoring centre which ensures that help can be dispatched promptly and effectively if required.
In addition to ensuring the safety of residents, out-of-hours monitoring can also help housing bodies reduce costs. By reducing the need for on-site staff during non-business hours, housing bodies can save on labour costs and other expenses associated with 24/7 staffing.
Out of Hours Emergency Response Plan
To help reduce costs and implement ‘Out of Hours Monitoring’ services, housing bodies in Ireland can develop a comprehensive out of hours emergency response plan.
These plans should include the use of telecare technology to monitor the homes of residents, which can help to detect emergencies such as falls, fires, and floods.
Tunstall Emergency Response can work with each Individual Housing Body to design and implement a bespoke plan to suit all your needs and requirements.
For example, when an emergency is detected, the telecare system can alert the housing body’s emergency response team, who can then respond to the emergency, if the emergency services are needed such as an ambulance or fire brigade our monitoring centre can contact them directly.
By developing an emergency response plan that includes the use of telecare technology, housing bodies can reduce out of hours staffing.
On site staffing 24 hours a day can, be expensive. Instead, housing bodies can rely on our telecare system to monitor activity and our monitoring centre will liaise with your emergency response teams or emergency services whichever is needed at the time.
Telecare Technology and Its Benefits
Telecare technology is a key component of out-of-hours monitoring. It includes a range of devices and sensors that can detect emergencies and alert our 24-hour monitoring centre. These devices can include personal alarms, fall detectors, bed, door and window sensors.
Telecare technology offers several benefits for housing bodies, including:
Reduced response times:
Telecare technology can detect emergencies and alert our 24-hour monitoring centre quickly, reducing response times and improving the chances of a positive outcome for residents.
Increased safety and well-being:
Telecare technology provides continuous monitoring, helping to prevent emergencies and ensure that residents receive the care and support they need.
Cost savings:
Telecare technology reduces the need for on-site staff during non-business hours, helping housing bodies save on labour costs and other expenses associated with 24/7 staffing.
Out of Hours Monitoring is crucial for ensuring resident safety and well-being in housing bodies in Ireland.
By leveraging telecare technology and developing comprehensive emergency response plans, housing bodies can not only enhance safety but also achieve significant cost reductions through reduced staffing needs and efficient emergency response management.
