Californian patient safety technology firm Vitalacy is using AI to enhance patient safety, reduce hospital falls and optimise hospital efficiency through round-the-clock remote monitoring.

The Virtual Care system employs artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor patients continuously in bed, providing real-time alerts to prevent unattended bed exits and reduce the risk of patient falls and elopements. With its two-way communications, it enables healthcare staff to intervene promptly, ensuring higher levels of patient care while alleviating workload pressures on nurses and caregivers.

It can identify potential risks more effectively than traditional bed alarms or telesitters. Its integration of stereo cameras, AI learning and automated patient bed detection capabilities allow for accurate monitoring, reducing false alarms and ensuring timely interventions. The stereo cameras provide precise depth perception, while the AI-driven learning continuously adapts to patient behaviour.

“The launch of Virtual Care marks a significant milestone in our patient safety offerings,” said Janel Raanan, CEO of Vitalacy. “By leveraging AI-driven alerts and real-time remote monitoring, we are empowering healthcare providers with the tools they need to prevent falls and improve efficiency. In addition, Vitalacy Virtual Care pairs well with our existing hand hygiene monitoring to reduce harm in hospitals and enhance the overall patient experience.”

Bahram Nour-Omid, president of the board at Vitalacy, added: “Vitalacy’s Virtual Care platform is a game-changer for the healthcare industry. This technology provides healthcare teams with the crucial support they need, ensuring patient safety while enhancing staff productivity. We are confident that this will have a meaningful impact on patient care and hospital operations, further strengthening Vitalacy as a leader in patient safety technologies.”

Vitalacy’s Virtual Care is now available for healthcare institutions looking to modernise their patient safety protocols.

Los Angeles-based Vitalacy (www.vitalacy.ai) provides healthcare technology dedicated to improving patient safety, staff efficiency and operational outcomes. Through AI-powered innovations, it delivers tools that help healthcare providers enhance the quality of care and reduce preventable incidents.