Mission

To deliver quality in-home support, using technology while becoming a valuable and meaningful part of people’s lives…

…offering independence with creative solutions.

History of Technology in Residential Care Settings

Midland, MI Nursing Homes Waisman Center-Sound Response Night Owl Support Systems, LLC

Emerging Technologies Video

• Did you know?

Remote Monitoring

5 Key Questions to Consider

Question #1 What is Remote Monitoring? Understanding the aspects of

Remote Monitoring….

So What is Remote Monitoring?

• It’s Not “Electronic Monitoring”-Google is and see what comes up

• Remote Monitoring/Telecare– Non-medical services offering continuous remote care and oversight

of vulnerable individuals, providing the support and reassurance needed manage the risks associated with independent living.

– A subset of Teleservices– Enhanced services delivered over telecommunications lines

Sensors Personal Pagers Door/Window Security Sensors Smoke Detectors Carbon Monoxide Detectors Flood/Moisture Sensors Motion Sensors Other Sensors Available Upon Request

Within The Home…

Equipment Features

• Completely Wireless in the Home• Phone Line with Cellular Back-up• Supports Z-Wave Technology• 2-Way Communication• Data Tracking• Smart Sensors• Portable and Adaptable to People’s Homes and Abilities

Monitoring

• Professional Monitors• Communication with

Staff/individuals served • Live Monitoring Hours

9pm-7am

Monitoring (cont.)

• Individual Protocols and Support Plans

• Notifications to cell phones and /or email 24 hr/day

• Reports/Data Tracking

Responding Professional Responders

Trained in General Responses and Individually Tailored Supports When Needed

Emergency Types of Supports or More Predictive Types of Supports

Responders are Located in Close Proximity to Homes

NOSS Partners with a Variety of Residential Providers for Responding

NOSS Provides Training to Partner Agencies and Their Responding Staff

NOSS Will Provide Oversight to Responding Agencies

Responding and Partnerships

Question #2How can Remote Monitoring improve your life

with Community Supportive Living?

Our Philosophy and Goals of Technology• Independence• Privacy• Inclusion/Normalization • Improve Quality of Life • To Overcome Barriers

Collaboration Brainstorm with Agencies

Meet with Agencies, Teams and Guardians

Develop Efficient Support Structures

Ongoing Evaluation of Services

Process of Receiving Supports

• Referral• Team Meeting/Education of NOSS to

person/Family/Team• Individual Assessment• Environmental Assessment• Installation• Trial Period• Ongoing Evaluation

Question # 3Is remote monitoring safe?

Communication

• Communication is Key!– Communication nightly between staff and

monitoring station– Communication with NOSS and Providers

• Using Community Support• Collaboration among agencies

• When do I need help?• How will I get help when I need it if I use

Electronic Monitoring?• Determining the correct sensors/Staff support • Emergency Needs

Question #4Are there fiscal reasons driving your decision to

use Remote Monitoring?

Why Use Technology

• Cost of living in a group home or assisted living averages $5000 per month per person

• Support using technology averages $1000 per month per home

• Aging and Disability population will double from 22 million to 44 million persons by 2025

• The United States is facing an unprecedented shrinkage of direct care staff

Costs Consultation/Assessment/Installation Monthly Monitoring

Monthly Responding

Technical Support/Ongoing Evaluation FREE!

No Long Term Obligation

Question #5

What should I consider if I choose to useRemote Monitoring?

Considerations• Sensor Based System vs. Video Cameras • Reports vs. Third Party Access • Live Monitoring vs. Alerts• Independence vs. Restrictions• System of Supports vs. Remote Monitoring

System • Redundancy within systems

How People Supported Benefit

- Continue Living Independently- Safety and Security- Consistent Support- Privacy- Cost Savings

Q&ANight Owl Support Systems, LLCP.O. Box 259293Madison, WI 53725

Phone: 608.845.5008 office 877.559.1642 toll free

Fax: 608.845.5009

Website: noss.com