Cone Health’s Adoption of KATANA Safety: Enhancing Homecare Staff Safety and Quality of Care
“The staff feel like they are not alone making home visits. They feel like they have someone else with them“
Challenge:
- Dr. Michelle White, Director of Home and Transition Care at Cone Health, found through a risk assessment staff felt there was a safety risk while visiting patients in their homes and in the community
- She realized that the safety of her homecare staff was crucial to ensuring high-quality care for their vulnerable patient population
- She needed to find a safety solution that addressed all of her accessibility concerns
- Dr. White wanted to reduce turnover rates and improve employee morale by providing security and confidence to perform the job safely
Solution:
- Through a pilot of various devices, KATANA Safety proved to meet the needs of an audible alarm, a silent alarm and a “Walk With Me” function
- KATANA Safety allowed her staff to feel more secure and confident on the job
- Staff found the device to be easy to use and did not require them to remember to charge a device in order to use it
- Dr. White found that staff felt heard, appreciated, cared about and would consider working more in the evenings and nights
About Cone Health
Cone Health is a not-for-profit network of healthcare providers serving multiple counties in North Carolina. Cone Health provides a variety of services ranging from emergency care, wellness, primary care to care in a patient’s home. HomeCare Providers is the home care agency owned by Cone Health, specializing in keeping patients well, at home, through a variety of services.
For caregivers and providers dedicated to essential care and home visits, prioritizing the health and well-being of their patients is paramount. The KATANA Safety solution is tailored to safeguard providers, allowing them to devote their attention to delivering impeccable, compassionate care to those who rely on them. If you’re eager to explore how KATANA enhances caregiver safety and streamlines care delivery, schedule a demo today and discover the invaluable benefits firsthand.