Healthcare and Home Tekes Safety and Security programme 2013

Healthcare and HomeSolutions from

Tekes Safety and Security Programme

Easy Identification of Infections

User need Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) are a global

problem in hospitals and other health care settings Rapid detection and identification of HAIs facilitate their

treatment and improves patient safetySolution GenomEra CDX™, a simple to use, rapid and

automated system for DNA-based testing of HAIsBenefits High performance and quality, superior speed, sensitivity Testing can be carried out by non-specialists outside

dedicated laboratory facilitiesUsers Professional health care sector Hospitals, health centers and commercial laboratories

Abacus Diagnostica: a powerful tool for DNA based testing cost-efficiently .

- No compromise of result quality or reliability- No DNA extraction required- All necessary reagents are preloaded- Automated analyzer includes easy to use

software and result interpretation

www.abacusdiagnostica.com

Secure and Independent Living13 companies create a new home environment for the elderly

User need Technological solutions that enable elderly people live at

their homes safely and comfortably for longerSolution A common platform upon which devices and systems

providers can build elderly care ICT solutionsBenefits Open APIs, shared user front-end and database Freedom to choose technologies based on individual

need No need for additional softwareUsers Vendors interested in elderly care ICT solutions

www.activelife.fi

Wireless Sensor GatewayUser need Wireless technologies are incompatible –

prevents new businessApproach Hierarchical, multi-technology gateway - cost-

efficient, scalable, robust design Seamless adoption of the most suitable

technologies and vendors Benefits Reliability, dependability, adjustable, longer

product lifecycle, technology and vendor independence

Competition Single-point & proprietary solutionsUsers and applications Sensor system integrators, service and product

developers, military, authorities - security, healthcare, surveillance, monitoring

Multi-technology

WSN Gateway

ZigBee

WirelessHart

Bluetooth

6LoWPAN

M2M

Web camera

Mobile phones

Building automation

Cloudcomputing

Security systems

Remote controland diagnostics

User interfaces

www.tkt.cs.tut.fi/research/gwg/

Location Aware Help for those with Cognitive Impairments

User need Not closing users to confines of their house. Provide cost savings for both families and care providers Know where the wearer is at all times when necessarySolution Allows wearers to walk freely and creates automatic alerts

when geofence is broken Waterproof watch with wireless charging Indoor and outdoor locating with two-way voice capabilitiesBenefits Possible to handle demographic care needs Cost savings and piece of mind for care givers and familiesUsers Thousands of users in many countries include those with

dementia, autism, LD, disabilities, or convalescents from accidents or diseases

A Vega can also be used as an mPERS or for the protection of lone workers to call for help. It offers 2-way voice communication.

www.everon.fi

Source: Falck

Efficient on Duty Care Services for the Elderly

User need Number of elderly people is increasing municipalities

facing challenges to provide safe living environment for elderly people

Demand for safety solutions that help people to live independently at home as long as possible

Solution Safety technology monitoring person’s health condition

combined with 24h customer service reacting in case of an emergency

Benefits Using technology creates cost savings for municipalities Implementation of new technologies increases when

technology is combined with servicesUsers Private customers Private health care providers Public sector

www.falck.com

The Control of Airborne Infectious Diseases in the Isolation Rooms of Hospitals

User need The need of airborne infection isolation rooms (AIIRs) in

hospitals has recently increased throughout the worldSolution Examines the performance of current isolation rooms

and their design principles Design criteria and guideline to implement isolation

roomBenefits Unified airborne infection isolation room design

specifications Compatibility between different AIIRs in different

locationsUsers Hospitals, healthcare authorities, etc.

The need of isolation rooms in hospitals has recently increased in Finland like other countries. Nosocomial infections, pandemics, and terrorist threats pose an exceptional challenge to the design, construction and operation of isolation rooms.

www.ttl.fi

Domestic Fire Safety

User need Elderly living alone need enhanced fire safety due

to their reduced physical and cognitive capacity Solution A mobile retrofitted Softex water mist fire

extinguishing system including fire detection system and alarm contacts

Benefits Excellent fire extinguishing properties Minimum water damage Total standalone solution, no water supply not

even mains connection required Small in size, can be retrofitted in a standard

closetUsers Apartments, group housing, care and nursing

homes

www.firecon.fi

Source Firecon

Prevent Cooker Fires in Homes

User need More than half of fires in homes arose from cooking In Norway the installation of cooker safety systems is mandatory The European standard is in preparationSolution The Stove Alarm emits a warning signal if the cooker becomes too

hot, or if an empty hob is left on The Stove Guard prevents cooker fires by cutting off the gas or

electricity supply to the cooker before a hazardous situation can produce a fire

Benefits Prevent cooker fires Enable elderly people to live safely at home for longer Easy to use and do not cause false alarmsUsers A cooker safety system is for every home, in particular homes with

children, the elderly or persons with disabilities There are more than 40 000 Innohome Stove Guard installations

www.innohome.com

- Innohome Stove Guard is tested by SINTEF

- Patented. PCT pending

Care for Clients with Memory Disorder

User need Elderly with memory disorder should be able to

lead normal life at home longer than currently Solution Appropriate supportive technological solutions

and streamlined assessment processes for of care measures are employed

Benefits The clients can live safely at home and conduct

their daily routines also outside home Efficiency of care assessment increases Care expenses are kept manageableUsers Public and private care service providers

www.karviainen.fi

Fighting Loneliness

User need Lack of social connections is one of the three most

important issues to be addressed, when improving life in the elderly

Solution Group housing is experimented with the elderly Benefits The main problem, loneliness, is tackled by default Cost of housing and care provision at lower level

compared with living alone Good compromise between privacy and peer supportUsers Public and private care service providers

www.kuopio.fi

Improving Hand HygieneUser need Hand hygiene is the single most important factor while curbing in

hospital infections In practice adequate hand hygiene is reached only in 50% of the

cases. The amount of antiseptic hand rub used and the contact time are important factors, as well as the properly timed procedure itself.

Solution An automatic non-touch hand rinse dosing deviceBenefits Clinical tests showed that:

➔ 56% more rinse was used (0,96 l >1,50 l) ➔ Nursing staff used 67% more time applying rinse in their hands (c.12 sec > 20 sec)

The staff rated the adaptability of the non-touch device for clinical use excellent

Users Hospitals, care and nursing homes, food factories, restaurants,

canteens

www.kiiltoclean.fi

Source: KiiltoClean

High Hygiene Patient Shoes

User need Current commonly used hospital shoes structures are

likely to cause infections for diabetic patients and while the shoes are difficult to disinfect, they carry bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus within hospital premises

Solution A novel shoe is designed to meet the high hygiene needs

and patient safetyBenefits The shoe design and materials chosen will cause no

sores for diabetic patients The sole material contains antimicrobial component The product allows cleaning in a water-thermal disinfectors

at temperature of +93 C Users Hospitals, care and nursing homes

www.laja.com

Source: Laitosjalkine Oy

ICT Design for Intellectually Disabled

User need Intellectually disabled (ID) people want to use

ICT services for hobbies, communicating, expressing themselves and leading a more independent and safer life

Solution Dedicated design for all ICT development tools

for ID people service creationBenefits The methodology involves the ID people in the

design process Video observations applied allow users directly

show there experience in actual use The probe methodology reveals also the latent

needsUsers The methodology is universally applicable for ID

clientele

www.laurea.fi

Source: Rinnekoti Foundation

Cleaning Cooling Beams ProfessionallyUser need The traditional way of cleaning the cooling beams in hospital

wards is labor intensive and time consuming as the beam has to disassembled. The results of only vacuuming visible surfaces have been disappointing.

Solution In the solution the cooling beam will partitioned with a secure

negatively pressurized vacuum box and specially designed accessories, which allow higher cleaning efficiency.

Benefits No disassembling needed The contaminants and microorganisms are removed from the

beam without the risk of having them spread around Disinfecting can be added to the cleaning process easily (when

needed)Users The methodology is highly recommendable for hospitals but can

be applied to ventilation system cleaning in all kinds of buildings

www.lifa.net

Source: Lifa Air

Remote Care TechnologiesNeed Predicting possible danger situations at home – especially

for elder peopleSolution Support service for health care organisations that is

processed via internet The device part is installed at home – most surveillances

are attached to the wall Deviations cause the action recommendation → sms send

to homecare staff Inferences made by intelligent platform – e.g. bed

surveillance and movement detectionBenefits Nothing attached to the body No camera surveillance Routine limits are flexible, night time surveillance is majorUsers Carehomes, clients homes, facilities 2G coverage areas

www.iscom.fi

Co-creating Care Services

User need The elderly have to be heard while designing

new care services and renovating old onesSolution Involve the elderly in the care service creation

process as a client focus groupBenefits Key players and inherent experts in the care

ecosystem contribute actively Real living lab for immediate feedback

available, better received quality Allows the care personnel learn from their

clientsUsers Public and private care service providers

www.oivappk.fi

Automated Kitchen Fire Safety

User need Cooking fires are #1 household fires around the world

and they are increasing because of population ageingSolution A cooker hood with preinstalled SAFERA system cuts off

the power from the cooker if an hazardous situation occurs. If necessary, it can also put out a cooktop fire

Benefits Safer and more comfortable living Increased independency for elderly people Increased safety without effecting normal cooking

routinesUsers Construction industry and housing providers, especially

senior, rental and communal housing segments

- Safety product of the year 2012 in Sweden- Pro Fire Safety mark by The Finnish Association of Fire Chiefs-Excellence in Design Award 2010 winner-Finnish Ministry of the Interior Innovation Award 2007

www.safera.fi

Discrete Care

User need Patients with Alzheimer often do not

accept wrist devices or other sensors attached to them

Solution Monitoring system embedded in the

patient room furniture and fittingsBenefits High patient acceptance of monitoring

system Comprehensive set of monitoring features,

immediate detection of incidents such as falls

Nursing staff work efficiency optimized Status information also for relativesUsers Care and nursing homes

www.seniortek.fi

Proactive Solutions for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Control

User need Health care associated infections are a

global, lethal and costly problemSolution New solutions for cleaning services, cleaning

of ventilation systems, dosing of antiseptic hand rub, patient and work shoes, reusable work clothes and reusable surgical drapes and gowns were developed and piloted with Finnish hospitals.

Benefits The solutions enable to reduce infections,

save money and to improve patient/personnel safety

Users Public and private hospitals and health clinics

http://htsairaala.vtt.fi/

Compatible CareUser need A strong need to stave off the trend toward an increasing

number of non-compatible segments in the multivendor and multi service provider value network, which may eliminate the efficiency gains the new solutions provide

Solution Compatibility specifications and open interfaces will be

introduced to the care system procurement core documents

Benefits The trend leading to unmanageable and costly solutions

will be avoided Sound base for new care innovation introduction will be

created Focus sift from single solutions to system level innovations Maximum customer value in the multiple vendor and

provider environment will be obtained Users Public and private care technology providers and system

suppliers

www.tampere.fi

Direct PCR Advances DNA Testing

Need Current PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) method

for amplifying DNA in a tube using special PCR enzymes capable of synthesizing DNA is time consuming and expensive

Approach Our Direct PCR kits utilize novel PCR enzymes

highly resistant to PCR inhibitors Benefits No need to purify DNA Saves time and cost Optimized kits available for plant and animal

samples, blood and human specimen

www.thermofisher.com

Safe Hospital to Home Discharge

User need Early discharge from hospital care is in the keen

interest of both hospital and patient, but to do this safely proper support functions must be in place

Solution A telehealth technology assisted discharge process

assures a safe recovery at home premisesBenefits By carrying out the daily check-up routines the patient

assumes an active role in the recovery process The received sense of safety increases In case of recovery deviations the hospital remote

care team has the up-date data when making decision on appropriate care measures.

Users In addition to discharge cases the solution is

applicable to certain chronic disease home patients

www.tunstall.com

Source: Tunstall

Secure and Independent LivingResearchers support technical integration for user-friendly experience

User need Technology towards the safety of elder people at homeSolution Service platform with open interfaces to make various

devices and products communicate with each other Social media services adapted to address safety and

emergency situation Every day consumer appliances augmented with

sensing technology to help stay safe at homeBenefits Safety and better quality of life for elderly and their

relativesUsers Elderly care service providers, private and public sectors

Demographic shift, in 2020 25% of people are over 65. Institutional care is expensive and more elderly people live on their own. A lot of accidents happen at home, how we can prevent them?

www.vtt.fi

ITEA2 - Guardian Angel for the Extended Home Environment

User need Solutions that support living at home when ability to

function independently decreases Security and feeling of safeness Solution Virtual meeting service for home environments Secure HD quality video connection between peers,

caring personnel and relatives Integrated safety bracelet alarm functionality Force Call possibility for supervisorsBenefits Improved ability to live at home environment Increased possibilities to operate independently Increased security and the feeling of safeness Efficient control of security and careUsers Elderly and disabled people

Videra offers services solely related to visual communications. Advanced video conferencing and digital signage services open up completely new dimensions and enhance the efficiency of users.

www.videra.com

User need Enable elderly people live at own home longer while providing

ethical and high quality care and saving costs for public health care

Solution Intelligent wrist-worn safety solution with automatic alarms,

capable of calling for help even when the user is unable to call for it

Patented innovation with own IPR and R&D, won “red dot” design award for concept and technology

Benefits Automatic alarms to ensure higher safety Adapts to user’s preferences Measures well-being information for preventive healthcare Cost savings for healthcare providers and public sectorUsers Healthcare institutions, public sector, consumers 50 000 users already throughout Europe

Effortless and Cost-Efficient Safety Solution for the Elderly

www.vivago.com

Injury Prevention Roadmap

User need Injuries among elderly is an increasing threat, 7000

hip fractures in Finland alone each year, each case costs about 20 000 €

Approach A practical tool for strategic planning to implement

technology based injury prevention structured as a Roadmap

Benefits Evaluation of risk factors & needs of older people Research based and validated preventive means to

enable independent and safe living e.g. technology aided exercise monitoring & motivation

Integrated safety management and care services Users Health care professionals and organizations in

public and private sector, healthcare authorities

www.vtt.fi, www.thl.fi

User need To avoid health care associated infections, a global

and costly problemSolution Methods for controlling hygiene in operating rooms

and insulation wards were generated and piloted The methods apply practices used in clean

production in the high-tech industriesBenefits The solutions make it possible to reduce infections,

save money and improve patient and personnel safety

Users Public and private hospitals, old people´s homes,

emergency and crisis management organizations

Preventing Hospital Infections by High Hygiene Environments

http://htsairaala.vtt.fi/

Integrated Safety and Security Services for Elderly People

User need Support for elderly safe living at home or homelike environments Harmonized and integrated safety and security services New business models which take into account the actual needs of service

providers and elderly peopleSolution New service concepts for integrated technological and service solutions Preliminary cost benefit and procurement model Analysis of future needs and expectation of the elderly people as well as

solutions for living at home or homelike environmentsBenefits Values of the elderly are respected and technology is kept in the background Resources are allocated to right affairs/concernsUsers Ageing people and relatives Assisted technology providers Public and private care service providers Non-profit sector

www.vtt.fi/sites/tupaturva

Video Surveillance for Homes

User need Secure and monitor premises remotely; video,

sensors and climate Remoter control of devices and servicesSolution Remote access to video and sensory informationBenefits Cost effective Easy to install, manage and maintainUsers Private homes, small offices, summer cabins,

club houses

Helmivisio WAHTI solutions give customers capability to remotely view events at the location via IP-cameras. Also, user can receive various alarms from different sensors via SMS or email.

www.wahti.fi