In July 2023, Hospital de Mataró launched a pilot trial of the Salvafix Smart intelligent therapeutic restraint system. After a successful trial and a year of implementation, this system has proven its effectiveness in ensuring that care is delivered effectively, efficiently, and safely, aligning with the highest ethical and quality standards in healthcare. Salvafix Smart not only optimizes the application process of mechanical restraint but also enhances clinical record management, reducing time and increasing information traceability. This reinforces patient safety, procedural accuracy, and the legal security of healthcare professionals and the hospital itself.
In cases of agitation, when other methods have been ineffective and the safety of the patient or environment is at risk, and always as a last resort, mechanical restraint remains a necessary clinical procedure. However, its application must always ensure maximum safety and efficiency while respecting the patient and their surroundings.
Moreover, the Report on the Study of Prevalence and Awareness of the Use of Restraints in the SSPA highlights that the lack of proper records in mechanical restraint procedures can compromise patient safety. The digitalization and automation of these records, as offered by Salvafix Smart, are crucial steps toward improving healthcare quality. The implementation of Salvafix Smart addresses this need for evolution in clinical procedures.
What are the key benefits of Salvafix Smart?
- Facilita la implementación y seguimiento del protocolo de contenciones mecánicas.
- Registro automatizado en tiempo real: ya no es necesario rellenar formularios en papel, toda la información queda registrada digitalmente al instante en el curso clínico.
- Dictado de voz: tras un episodio de agitación, los profesionales pueden registrar verbalmente lo sucedido, optimizando el proceso de documentación.
- Alertas y seguimiento: el sistema permite programar alarmas para realizar el seguimiento y revisar la correcta colocación de las contenciones y garantizar el bienestar del paciente.
- Acceso rápido a la información: los datos quedan almacenados digitalmente, permitiendo búsquedas ágiles y un análisis más eficiente.
- Mayor control organizativo y control de los stocks: facilita la gestión de las contenciones en tiempo real, permitiendo conocer cuántas hay activas en un momento dado.
- Optimización del tiempo del personal sanitario: al reducir la carga administrativa, los profesionales pueden dedicar más tiempo al cuidado de los pacientes.
The teams at Hospital de Mataró highlight that Salvafix Smart technology has been a major breakthrough in patient safety and healthcare efficiency, providing a more precise and accessible record. The future of mechanical restraint? Progress and improvement. The implementation of Salvafix Smart addresses the need for evolution in clinical procedures. As the professionals at Hospital de Mataró themselves state: “We always strive to improve what works. With Salvafix Smart, we have streamlined processes, reduced time, and ensured better organization in the management of restraints.”
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