Transforming Parkinson's Care with OwlCare
In an exciting advancement in the field of specialized senior care,
Super Court Co., Ltd. has entered into a contract with
EMC Healthcare Co., Ltd. to implement the
OwlCare digital care service across 25 facilities, primarily focused on housing for Parkinson’s disease patients. This expansive rollout aims to significantly enrich the living standards of those in need of specialized medical and nursing care, particularly for individuals suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions like Parkinson's disease.
The Motivation Behind the Integration
Super Court is renowned for providing high-quality medical care and expert nursing services tailored to individual patient needs. Their commitment includes offering rehabilitation therapy from licensed therapists, ongoing medical consultations from neurologists, round-the-clock visiting nursing, and medication management facilitated by pharmacists. Such specialties ensure that the residents can enjoy their daily lives with a reassuring level of support.
The implementation of OwlCare is designed to strengthen the monitoring services offered to residents and promote the sharing of information among multi-disciplinary teams, leading to improved care quality. Moreover, by leveraging daily living data, the program will enhance rehabilitation efforts and lighten the operational burden on staff members.
Future plans indicate a sophisticated integration of OwlCare with Super Court's existing care management systems. This collaboration aims to combine essential data such as daily activities, medication compliance, and health metrics from sensors, creating a predictive and autonomy-supportive care model efficiently tailored to each resident’s unique requirements.
The Facilities Involved
This initiative targets 25 facilities, focusing on paid nursing homes and assisted living residences that cater specifically to Parkinson's disease patients. Six facilities have already successfully integrated the OwlCare service, setting a promising precedent for the remaining locations.
Insights from Super Court's Leadership
According to
Akihisa Yamamoto, President of Super Court, "We operate various types of care facilities, but our core mission revolves around delivering personalized care that caters to each resident's individual needs."
He continues, "The primary reason for choosing to implement OwlCare was EMC Healthcare’s unparalleled agility in transforming real-world needs into effective solutions. Rather than imposing a pre-existing system, they collaborate closely with our staff, incorporating our specific operational insights and ideas into a system that meets our unique requirements."
Yamamoto expresses strong confidence in the partnership, stating, "The hands-on suggestions provided by EMC Healthcare’s knowledgeable team lead to practical, impactful changes in our operational practices. By maximizing the flexibility of OwlCare, we are confident in developing the next generation of care models—from specialized treatment for complex diseases to promoting independence in assisted living facilities."
Understanding OwlCare
OwlCare is a comprehensive digital care solution that integrates various monitoring devices and nurse call systems previously offered separately. By leveraging AI technologies like image analysis and behavior detection, OwlCare facilitates optimal information sharing with care staff and promotes direct communication with residents. This approach effectively addresses several pressing challenges within the nursing industry, such as reducing staff workload, enhancing staff distribution efficiency, and decreasing turnover rates.
Features of OwlCare
- - Integration of Nurse Call Systems and Monitoring Devices: A seamless merging of care technologies to ensure immediate assistance.
- - Holistic System Operation: Unified functionality that enhances care delivery processes.
- - Remote Monitoring Capabilities: Keeping track of residents’ well-being from afar to ensure safety.
- - Data Utilization: Using collected data to improve care practices and outcome predictions effectively.
Company Information
Super Court Co., Ltd.
- - CEO: Akihisa Yamamoto
- - Location: 1-7-7 CE Nishihonmachi Building, Nishi Ward, Osaka City, 550-0005, Japan
- - Website: Super Court
EMC Healthcare Co., Ltd.
- - CEO: Hitoshi Date
- - Location: 1-7-10 ACN Ochanomizu Building, Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, 101-0062, Japan
- - Website: EMC Healthcare