The challenge of managing incompatible nurse call systems across multiple senior living communities has long created operational inefficiency and caregiver frustration. Notify, a Minnesota-based software company, has introduced a solution to this issue with its Overlay platform. This software integrates alerts from over 25 different nurse call system manufacturers, life safety systems, and sensor alerts into a single, smartphone-accessible application. The platform streamlines alert management for caregivers while providing community leaders with enhanced operational visibility.
Traditional approaches to standardizing nurse call systems often involve costly hardware replacements, with expenses running into hundreds of thousands of dollars per community. In contrast, the Overlay platform can be installed in hours and is available for a flat monthly fee of $350 per building, which includes analytics and unlimited user access. This cost-effective solution has been adopted by more than 700 senior living communities nationwide, including those operated by prominent organizations such as Ebenezer, Great Lakes Management, and Ecumen.
The impact of the Overlay platform has been significant, with some communities reporting up to a 50% reduction in response times compared to traditional pager-based systems. Gabrielle Ross, RN Executive Director of AL Clinical Services at Country Manor & Woodcrest Of Country Manor, highlights the platform's user-friendly nature as a key factor in its rapid adoption by staff. Amanda Runnoe, Chief Nursing Officer at Heritage Senior Living, praises the platform for the unexpected insights it provides into care delivery and operational efficiency.
Notify is currently offering a pilot program for senior living operators interested in evaluating the Overlay platform's capabilities and potential impact on their communities. This initiative underscores Notify's commitment to improving care coordination, operational efficiency, and caregiver satisfaction in the senior living sector. Additional information about this innovative solution is available at notifync.com.
