LEAF System Overview Video

Summary

The Leaf system is a wireless, wearable patient sensor designed for single-patient use. Weighing less than an ounce, it is waterproof, repositionable, and has a battery life of up to 21 days. The sensor, placed on the patient's chest, monitors position, activity, and mobility, and wirelessly communicates with monitors to help staff manage patient turns. Colored indicators show which patients need to be repositioned, reducing unnecessary turns and ensuring timely care. The system also tracks patient self-turns, optimizing efficiency for healthcare teams.

Takeaways

• 📱 The Leaf system centers around a wireless, wearable patient sensor.
• 🪶 This single-use device is lightweight, weighing less than an ounce.
• 💧 The sensor is waterproof and has a battery life of up to 21 days.
• 🩹 It features a gentle silicone adhesive that allows repositioning without losing its adhesive properties.
• 📍 The sensor is placed on the patient's upper chest to monitor position, activity, and mobility.
• 📡 It communicates wirelessly with centralized monitors and workstations to display the patient's current position.
• ⏲️ Visual alerts help staff prioritize when patients need repositioning based on customized parameters.
• 📊 Colored bars show which patients were recently turned, which need turning soon, and which are overdue.
• 🔄 The system records when a patient self-turns, reducing unnecessary staff-assisted turns.
• 🛏️ The sensor monitors patients in various positions, whether lying down, sitting, standing, or walking.

Q & A

What is the core component of the Leaf system?

The core component of the Leaf system is a wireless wearable patient sensor.

How much does the wireless patient sensor weigh?

The wireless patient sensor weighs less than an ounce.

Is the sensor waterproof and how long does its battery last?

Yes, the sensor is waterproof and has a battery life of up to 21 days.

What type of adhesive is used for the sensor, and can it be repositioned?

The sensor uses a gentle silicone adhesive, which allows for repositioning without losing its adhesive properties.

Where is the sensor placed on the patient's body?

The sensor is placed on the patient's upper chest area.

What kind of data does the sensor monitor?

The sensor monitors the patient's position, activity, and mobility, such as whether they are lying supine or prone, sitting, standing, or walking.

How does the sensor communicate the patient’s data?

The sensor communicates wirelessly to centralized monitors and individual workstations.

What visual indicators are provided to staff based on the sensor’s data?

The system uses colored bars to indicate which patients have been turned recently, which need to be turned soon, and which are overdue for a turn.

How does the system help staff prioritize patient care?

The system helps staff identify and prioritize who needs to be turned by visually alerting them according to customized turning parameters for each patient.

How does the Leaf system assist in recording patient movements?

The Leaf system automatically records when a patient self-turns, reducing the need for unnecessary staff-assisted turns.