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<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Installation Steps</h3>
<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Installation Steps</h3>
Pre-installation:
'''Pre-installation:'''
* 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 /><br />
* Collect information for the setup: [[File:InstallationInformationCollection.pdf]]<br /><br />


On the Installer's PC:
'''On the Installer's PC:'''
* [[Logging In|Login to GCManage]] and access the System (The System ID is on a sticker on the back of the unit)
* [[Logging In|Login to GCManage]] and access the System (The System ID is on a sticker on the back of the unit)
* Edit or verify the resident's [[Time Zone Setup|Time Zone]], and other date and time settings
* Edit or verify the resident's [[Time Zone Setup|Time Zone]], and other date and time settings
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* [[Adding Users, Caregivers and Known Callers|Add Users]], and Assign them to the Account<br /><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:'''
* Turn on the GrandCare system
* Turn on the GrandCare system
* [[Calibrate_Touchscreen|Calibrate the screen]]
* [[Calibrate_Touchscreen|Calibrate the screen]]
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** [[Z-Troller Installation|Z-Wave Z-Troller]]<br /><br />
** [[Z-Troller Installation|Z-Wave Z-Troller]]<br /><br />


On the Installer's PC:
'''On the Installer's PC:'''
* [[Logging In|Login to GCManage]]
* [[Logging In|Login to GCManage]]
* [[Loved Ones|Add the Loved One(s)/Residents]]
* [[Loved Ones|Add the Loved One(s)/Residents]]
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* [[Known Callers|Add Known Callers]] (especially Skype addresses)<br /><br />
* [[Known Callers|Add Known Callers]] (especially Skype addresses)<br /><br />


On the Installer's PC and the GrandCare System:
'''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)
* 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]]
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** [[Medication Dispensers|Medication Dispensers]]<br /><br />
** [[Medication Dispensers|Medication Dispensers]]<br /><br />


* Medication Management Setup (set up ahead or at residence)
* Medication Management Setup (may also be added at the residence)
** [[Medications|Add Medications]]
** [[Medications|Add Medications]]
** [[Medication Schedules|Add Medication Schedule]]
** [[Medication Schedules|Add Medication Schedule]]
** [[Medication Reminders|Set Reminders]]
** [[Medication Reminders|Set Reminders]]<br /><br />
* [[Adding Pictures|Add Pictures]] (set up ahead or at residence)
 
* [[System Settings|Finalize System Settings]]<br /><br />
 
* Customize HomeBase Touchscreen (may also be edited at the residence)
* [[Adding Pictures|Add Pictures]]
* [[Touchscreen Main Menu|Customize Touchscreen Main Menu]]
* [[Digital Slide Show|Customize Digital Slideshow]]<br /><br />
 
'''At the Residence:'''
 
* [[Network Setup|Set Up Network]] (at the client's residence)
* [[Network Setup|Set Up Network]] (at the client's residence)
* Train resident and family
* Train resident and family
* [[Touchscreen Main Menu|Customize touchscreen Main Menu]]
* [[Digital Slide Show|Customize Digital Slideshow]]
* [[System Settings|Finalize System Settings]]

Revision as of 16:33, 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)

At the Residence: