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How the care sector is meeting the technology challenge
An interview series with the care sector across the UK reveals how the technology challenge could be the biggest issue the sector has ever had to address.
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Synchronising technology with humanity is a question that is going to be mission-critical. But as one CEO put it, managing technology could be like constantly pressing on the fast-forward button on the television remote and trying to make sense of what you’re watching on the screen.
As yet, the digital revolution might not have taken hold across the care sector - but it’s going to happen, probably sooner rather than later.
In a report commissioned by iplicit, the cloud accounting software company, to be prepared and published by DECISION magazine later this year, owners and directors in the care sector will be talking about the issues and how they can be reconciled.
Leading up to publication, the latest thought-provoking interview to be included in the report will be available here for you to download.
Arnon Rubinstein
Managing Director, Future Care Group
“Systems not only have to facilitate the running of a home and the care for its residents but enable communication with the outside world, so for example relatives can access loved ones by video conference and review their care plans."
Raina Summerson
Chief Executive, Agincare Group
“IT means next of kin can log straight in to their relative’s care records, although only about twenty per cent use that facility. For them, electronic records are more about occasional observation, but for the care home, they are core to its operation."
Paul Newman
Chief Executive, Greensleeves Care
“There is a commonly held view that older people have no interest in technology, that they are fearful of it, which is wrong. During covid, residents of care homes routinely used FaceTime, Teams, and Zoom to keep in touch with their families."
Claire Johnsen
Head of ESG and Innovation, Hallmark Luxury Care Homes
“Technology means in the future we may see data gathered on wellbeing devices assisting medical decisions but medics will need to feel comfortable with that. Medical teams have to feel that the data gathered is rigorous. I am uncertain how this will develop."