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* Resident/Loved One/Care Receiver: Get name, address, phone, age, gender, level of education
* Resident/Loved One/Care Receiver: Get name, address, phone, age, gender, level of education
* Family Caregivers: Get names, relationships, emails, Skype handles, phone numbers (home, work, cell)
* Family Caregivers: Get names, relationships, emails, Skype handles, phone numbers (home, work, cell)
* Collect information for the setup: [[File:InstallationInformationCollection.pdf]]<br />
* Collect information for the setup: [[File:InstallationInformationCollection.pdf]]<br /><br />


On the Installer's PC:
On the Installer's PC:
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* [[Create an Account|Create an Account for the Resident]]
* [[Create an Account|Create an Account for the Resident]]
* Assign the System to the Account
* Assign the System to the Account
* [[Adding Users, Caregivers and Known Callers|Add Users]], and Assign them to the Account<br />
* [[Adding Users, Caregivers and Known Callers|Add Users]], and Assign them to the Account<br /><br />


On the GrandCare System:
On the GrandCare System:
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** [[X10 Antenna Installation|X10]]
** [[X10 Antenna Installation|X10]]
** [[Z-Stick Installation|Z-Wave Z-Stick]]
** [[Z-Stick Installation|Z-Wave Z-Stick]]
** [[Z-Troller Installation|Z-Wave Z-Troller]]<br />
** [[Z-Troller Installation|Z-Wave Z-Troller]]<br /><br />


On the Installer's PC:
* [[Logging In|Login to GCManage]]
* [[Loved Ones|Add the Loved One(s)/Residents]]
* [[Loved Ones|Add the Loved One(s)/Residents]]
* [[Caregivers|Add the Caregivers]] (add as many as possible before installing in the residence, and the rest on site)
* [[Caregivers|Add all known Caregivers]] (additional caregivers may be added during the installation at the residence)
* [[Known Callers|Add Known Callers]] (add as many as possible before installing in the residence, and the rest on site)
* [[Known Callers|Add Known Callers]] (especially Skype addresses)<br /><br />


* ADL Sensor Setup (if used)
On the Installer's PC and the GrandCare System:
* Activity Device Setup (Motion Sensors, Door Sensors, Bed Sensors, Caller ID Modems, Action Buttons, Medication Dispensers)
** [[Z-Wave Devices|Z-Wave Device Setup]]
** [[Z-Wave Devices|Z-Wave Device Setup]]
** Motion Sensor Setup
** X10 Device Setup
** [[Door Sensor Installation|Door Sensor Setup Tips]]
** Inovonics Device Setup
** Bed / Chair Sensor Setup
** Sensor Setup Tips:
** Alert Button Setup
*** [[Door Sensor Installation|Door Sensor Setup Tips]]<br />
** Temperature Sensor Setup
 
** Lamp Module Setup
* Medical Device Setup
** Caller ID Modem Setup
** Medication Dispenser Setup
* Medical Device Setup (if used)
** [[Add a Blood Pressure Monitor|Blood Pressure Monitor Setup]]
** [[Add a Blood Pressure Monitor|Blood Pressure Monitor Setup]]
** [[Add a Glucometer|Glucometer Setup]]
** [[Add a Glucometer|Glucometer Setup]]
** [[Add a Pulse Oximeter|Pulse Oximeter Setup]]
** [[Add a Pulse Oximeter|Pulse Oximeter Setup]]
** [[Add a Weight Scale|Weight Scale Setup]]
** [[Add a Weight Scale|Weight Scale Setup]]
* Set Rules (if used - set up ahead or at residence)
 
** [[Motion Sensors|Motion Sensors]]
* Set Rules (may also be added at the residence)
** [[Door Sensors|Door / Window Sensors]]
** [[Motion Sensors|Motion Sensors]], [[Door Sensors|Door / Window Sensors]], [[Bed and Chair Sensors|Bed / Chair Sensors]]
** [[Bed and Chair Sensors|Bed / Chair Sensors]]
** [[Action Buttons|Action Buttons]]
** [[Action Buttons|Action Buttons]]
** [[Temperature|Temperature Sensors]]
** [[Temperature|Temperature Sensors]]
** [[Safe Path Lighting|Lamp Modules]]
** [[Safe Path Lighting|Lamp Modules]]
** [[Caller ID|Caller ID Modem]]
** [[Caller ID|Caller ID Modem]]
** [[Medication Dispensers|Medication Dispensers]]
** [[Medication Dispensers|Medication Dispensers]]<br />
 
* Medication Management Setup (set up ahead or at residence)
* Medication Management Setup (set up ahead or at residence)
** [[Medications|Add Medications]]
** [[Medications|Add Medications]]

Revision as of 16:27, 24 August 2012

Installation Time Estimates

Keep in Mind:

  • Expect a great deal of variation from one client to the next
  • Time estimates assume an ideal, problem-free installation with a well prepared and educated Service Provider, who has done his/her homework

Time Estimates:

  • Assessment: 1 to 2 hours - Includes: interviewing family, determining potential rules, surveying the home/loved one, family orientation (how to check, add pictures, etc.)
  • Pre-install: 1 to 2 hours - Includes GC Manage set up (account, users, caregivers), setting up sensors & initial rules
  • Installation: 1 to 2 hours - Includes: Placing the system in the home along with sensors

Rule of Thumb: - Plus a few hours

  • These are estimates assume no tech difficulty or extra assistance/help for family and caregiver
  • There are almost always some unique factors involved, so allot a few extra "just in case" hours

Installation Overview

  • Set up installation date & primary caregiver training session
  • Set up a time to talk with primary caregiver about system capabilities and help set-up rules, add pictures, etc.
  • Collect information for the setup: File:InstallationInformationCollection.pdf
  • Bring up system in office
    • Allow time for any updates to apply. (New systems may not have any updates. Systems that you have held in inventory for a period of time may have more.)
    • Install the antennas
    • Pre-set all sensors – make sure they're all reporting in
    • Add any initial rules - try to add as few as possible for 2 weeks – learn what's normal before setting most of the rules
    • Add initial communications - important to load some pictures from caregivers before installation to make the system more appealing to the resident
    • Add Users (not more than 48 hours before, given time-sensitivity of activation links)
    • Add Loved One(s) and Caregivers
  • Install in the residence
    • Give an emergency support number to your primary caregivers
  • Set up 2-week follow-up with caregiver(s)
    • Answer any questions
    • Together assess information & set-up appropriate rules
  • Follow up a few days after this
    • Are rules appropriate (too few/too many calls or emails?)
    • Revise rules as needed

Installation Steps

Pre-installation:

  • Resident/Loved One/Care Receiver: Get name, address, phone, age, gender, level of education
  • Family Caregivers: Get names, relationships, emails, Skype handles, phone numbers (home, work, cell)
  • Collect information for the setup: File:InstallationInformationCollection.pdf

On the Installer's PC:

On the GrandCare System:

On the Installer's PC:

On the Installer's PC and the GrandCare System:

  • Activity Device Setup (Motion Sensors, Door Sensors, Bed Sensors, Caller ID Modems, Action Buttons, Medication Dispensers)
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