Streamlining Senior Care with LoRaWAN® Technology

Norada provides indoor/outdoor location reporting and alerting for people and equipment, wireless help calls, lone worker support, service logging, and more. They provide data visualization and analytics on the history of data collected, like heat maps and data-driven insights, to guide the best course of action. IoT software is normally for technicians to manage the network, limiting the value of the data collected. In contrast, Norada offers a refined system for end-users so they can receive and manage the data immediately. Norada has made IoT simple, flexible, inexpensive, and aligned to their client's P&L priorities.

In a world where staffing resources are increasingly limited, Norada faced the challenge of optimizing people management while ensuring the safety and well-being of staff members and residents. Questions arose regarding effective work processes, including tracking personnel and residents, determining assistance needs, confirming service completion, and collecting reliable data to support decision-making. Norada sought a comprehensive solution that would streamline their services and minimize the anxiety associated with responsibility for others.

Norada leveraged RAKwireless' innovative technology, including the WisNode Button, to streamline their people management processes. By implementing LoRaWAN technology, Norada achieved the following:

• Accurate Tracking: Precisely locate staff, residents, and equipment, both inside the building and in the surrounding neighborhood.
• Real-time Alerts: Receive instant notifications for entries, exits, dwellings, and unexpected absences from specific areas, ensuring enhanced security measures.
• Automated Documentation: Smart sensors automatically track service completion, reducing documentation time and improving operational efficiency.
• Data Visualization and Analytics: Gain valuable insights through data visualization, including heat maps, to guide informed decision-making.
• Alleviating Anxiety: Provide peace of mind to staff responsible for the safety of others through real-time visibility into activities within the facility.
• Streamlined Service: Utilize WisNode Buttons for service requests and action logging, simplifying communication and improving service delivery.
• Enhanced Staff Management: Obtain real-time information to effectively manage staff and address challenging areas.
• User-Friendly Interface: Empower end-users with a refined system that enables easy access and management of data.

It doesn’t stop there. The company has some upcoming projects in mind. Onboarding new facilities across several industries for a similar implementation is on the table.

While implementations normally start with a focus on location tracking, once the facilities see the value of the system and the ease of expanding to include environmental data (humidity, temperature, water leaks, etc.), they often request to expand the project’s scope.