Difference between revisions of "Steps for Setting Up a System"

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** X10
** X10
** Z-Wave
** Z-Wave
* ADL Sensor Setup
* ADL Sensor Setup (if used)
** Motion Sensor Setup
** Motion Sensor Setup
** [[Door Sensor Installation|Door Sensors]]
** [[Door Sensor Installation|Door Sensor Setup]]
** Bed / Chair Sensor Setup
** Bed / Chair Sensor Setup
** Alert Button Setup
** Alert Button Setup
* Medical Device 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
* Set Rules (if used)
** [[Motion Sensors|Motion Sensors]]
** [[Door Sensors|Door / Window Sensors]]
** [[Bed and Chair Sensors|Bed / Chair Sensors]]
** [[Action Buttons|Action Buttons]]
** [[Temperature|Temperature Sensors]]
** [[Safe Path Lighting|Lamp Modules]]
** [[Caller ID|Caller ID Modem]]
** [[Medication Dispensers|Medication Dispensers]]
 
* Set Up Medications and Med Schedules
* Set Up Medications and Med Schedules
* In the client's residence, [[Network Setup|set up network]]
* In the client's residence, [[Network Setup|set up network]]

Revision as of 20:48, 12 July 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.
  • Bring up system in office
    • 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

  • Set Up Medications and Med Schedules
  • In the client's residence, set up network
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