What’s standing between your healthcare practice and its next growth opportunity? For many providers, the answer lies in the untapped potential of remote patient monitoring (RPM) combined with efficient billing. That’s where Neteera comes in—to simplify care delivery, boost patient outcomes, and unlock new revenue streams.

The traditional RPM model faces two persistent challenges: patient compliance and complicated billing. Neteera tackles both head-on, creating a seamless system that’s as effective for providers as it is effortless for patients.

Neteera’s Passive Contactless Monitoring

Imagine a world where monitoring chronic conditions doesn’t rely on patients remembering to wear devices or input data. With Neteera’s passive, contactless technology, that world is here. It works continuously in the background, gathering critical health data without disrupting patients’ daily lives. Here’s what that means:

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• No More Manual Compliance: Patients aren’t burdened with daily tasks—monitoring happens automatically.
• Better Chronic Condition Management: Continuous data helps providers detect issues early, reducing hospital visits.
• Improved Patient Care: Real-time insights support proactive care decisions.

For skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities, where managing multiple health conditions is complex, this approach ensures consistent, reliable care.

Simplifying RPM Billing

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While Neteera enhances patient monitoring, our billing solution partnerships simplify the process (one of the biggest headaches in RPM programs). RPM billing requires strict compliance with payer policies and coding requirements, but our system makes it easy:

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• Compliant, Efficient Billing: Every claim is accurate and meets regulatory standards.
• Error Reduction: Fewer mistakes mean faster payments and fewer denials.
• Seamless Integration: Our billing solutions works effortlessly with Neteera’s data, creating a smooth workflow from monitoring to reimbursement.

This means everyone can spend less time on administrative tasks and more time focusing on patient care.

Key Benefits for Healthcare Providers

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The Neteera solution isn’t just about technology—it’s about tangible benefits for your practice:

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For Physicians & Care Providers:

• Unlock New Revenue Streams: Consistent, billable activities through RPM programs.
• Streamline Care and Billing: Simplified workflows reduce administrative burdens.
• Enhance Patient Care: Continuous monitoring allows for earlier interventions and better outcomes.
• Stronger Referral Relationships: Data-driven care builds trust with referral partners.

For Skilled Nursing Facilities & Assisted Living Communities:

• Efficient Patient Care Support: Real-time data helps staff respond quickly to changes in patient health.
• Improved Staff Productivity and Efficiency: Smart notifications prioritize patient and resident care.
• Value-Based Care Partner Empowerment: Advanced technology leading to improved clinical outcomes build trust and leverage with VBC providers and payers.
• Drive Growth: Improved patient outcomes enhance your facility’s reputation and attract more referrals.

How Neteera Delivers Enhanced Care and Billing Solutions

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1. Advanced RPM Technology: Neteera’s advanced remote patient monitoring technology operates seamlessly in the background, continuously collecting vital metrics such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and activity indicators. This passive, contactless system eliminates the need for patient intervention, ensuring that healthcare providers receive consistent, real-time data. The result? Providers can identify health trends early, intervene before issues escalate, and manage chronic conditions more effectively—all without disrupting the patient’s daily life.
    
2. Simplified Billing Systems: By integrating seamlessly with billing practice management systems health data, our solution transforms the raw health information into billable services. Its compliant, efficient RPM billing system ensures accuracy, aligns with payer policies, and meets all coding requirements. This automation reduces administrative workloads, minimizes claim denials, and accelerates reimbursement cycles. Providers can focus on patient care while trusting that their billing process is handled with precision and efficiency.
    
3. Better Health Outcomes: By combining continuous health monitoring with streamlined billing, healthcare providers can offer proactive, data-driven care. Early detection of health issues leads to timely interventions, reducing hospital admissions and improving patient quality of life. This integrated approach empowers providers to deliver exceptional care while maintaining financial sustainability.

Why This Matters Now

As healthcare shifts towards value-based care, providers need solutions that improve patient outcomes while ensuring financial sustainability. Our integrated approach offers exactly that—a smart, integrated approach that helps providers thrive in today’s healthcare landscape.

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Stay tuned for more insights on how our solutions can help you unlock new possibilities in patient care and practice growth. Contact us today to learn more.

This paper explores the emerging trends in healthcare technology and data utilization, emphasizing the need for effective change management, patient-centric approaches, and collaborative partnerships.

What does the future of contactless connected care look like? Contactless patient monitoring is reshaping how care is delivered. By blending technology with proactive care strategies, this smart solution is enhancing the way healthcare providers manage chronic conditions, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes.

Contactless monitoring is essential for the future of care:

Empowering Clinicians with Actionable Insights

Contactless patient monitoring delivers real-time health data to clinicians and healthcare professionals, equipping them with the tools needed to make informed decisions. By tracking vital signs like blood pressure, bed activity, and heart rate, clinicians gain actionable insights that enhance their ability to tailor treatment plans effectively.

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When healthcare professionals have access to timely and accurate information, they can engage patients more effectively, fostering collaboration that supports better outcomes and reduces complications. This data-driven approach enables personalized and proactive healthcare that benefits both providers and patients alike.

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Proven Benefits of Contactless Monitoring

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• Fewer hospital readmissions: Continuous monitoring enables early detection and timely interventions, helping to prevent complications that could lead to readmissions and associated financial penalties.
• Enhanced efficiency amid staffing shortages: With healthcare systems strained by staffing challenges, contactless monitoring provides real-time data, empowering smaller teams to manage larger patient loads effectively. This enables clinicians to prioritize high-risk patients and optimize care delivery.
• Cost savings: Enhanced management of chronic conditions and proactive care reduce overall healthcare expenses for both patients and providers.
• Revenue opportunities for providers: Healthcare organizations can enhance financial stability by billing for monitoring services
• Value-based care: Early detection and timely interventions, help to prevent complications enhancing patient care and risk mitigation.

The Role of Technology in Smarter Care

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The success of contactless patient monitoring relies on more than just data collection—the data must be used to enable smart systems and processes. To fully leverage its potential, healthcare organizations should:

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• Choose the right tools: Select devices tailored to patient needs and compatible with existing systems.
• Streamline workflows: Ensure efficient processes for collecting, analyzing, and sharing data to support clinical decisions.
• Prioritize privacy: Uphold strict data security standards to maintain patient trust and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Innovative programs that integrate digital tools into care delivery are showing how technology can increase efficiency while maintaining high standards of care.

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Optimizing Success

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Despite its benefits, contactless patient monitoring comes with challenges that must be addressed:

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• Managing data overload: Advanced analytics can help filter and prioritize data, allowing clinicians to focus on what matters most.
• Ensuring equity: Expanding access to monitoring tools for underserved populations is essential to making care more inclusive.
• Integration with workflows: Seamless incorporation into existing clinical processes is key to successful implementation.

Overcoming these barriers will enable healthcare organizations to fully embrace the potential of contactless care.

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A Connected Future of Care

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Contactless patient monitoring is driving a shift toward a more patient-centered, technology-enabled healthcare system. When combined with telehealth and virtual care, it enhances care coordination, ensures timely interventions, and helps patients stay healthier at home.

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This approach simplifies care delivery while empowering providers and patients alike. By leveraging innovative solutions, healthcare systems can deliver better outcomes and greater accessibility, especially for those in remote or underserved areas.

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The future of healthcare is all about creating smarter, more proactive solutions. Contactless monitoring is a critical step toward that vision, where patients and providers collaborate for better health outcomes, one connected device at a time.

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Let’s continue the conversation. Contact our team to learn more.

Nearly 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, a number that is only expected to rise in the coming years (Alzheimer’s Association, 2023). As caregivers grapple with the complexities of this condition, one challenge is managing the agitation and anxiety that often accompanies it. What if caregivers could anticipate these episodes before they occur?

Neteera’s contactless patient monitoring solution offers a next-gen approach to Alzheimer’s care. Using smart technology, Neteera provides continuous monitoring of vital signs and activity patterns, helping caregivers respond to agitation in real time—without the need for invasive methods. By reducing physical contact, our solution promotes a calmer, more comfortable environment for patients, addressing one of the key challenges in Alzheimer’s care.

Real-Time, Non-Invasive Monitoring

Traditional monitoring often requires physical touch, which can increase stress for patients with Alzheimer’s. Neteera’s contactless technology eliminates that discomfort. Our solution tracks heart rate, respiratory rate, and activity levels continuously, offering caregivers a real-time view of the patient’s condition without direct interaction. This can reduces the risk of agitation caused by physical intervention, creating a more peaceful environment for both patients and caregivers.

Neteera’s smart systems can also detect early signs of distress—like elevated heart rates or sudden changes in movement—triggering alerts that allow caregivers to step in before agitation escalates. This real-time feedback is crucial in preventing episodes of anxiety, and in increasing patient safety and comfortability.

Data-Driven Behavioral Insights

One of the most valuable aspects of Neteera’s solution is its ability to gather data on patient behavior. By tracking patterns of restlessness, wandering, and sleep disturbances, caregivers can gain deeper insights into what might be triggering agitation. These data-driven insights help tailor care plans to the individual needs of the patient, leading to more effective interventions and a more personalized care experience.

For example, if the system detects an increase in nighttime restlessness, caregivers can adjust routines or introduce calming activities to reduce agitation. This proactive approach not only improves the quality of care but also reduces the burden on caregivers, allowing them to focus on more meaningful interactions rather than reactive responses.

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Designed to Enhance Patient Safety and Caregiver Efficiency

Safety is a primary concern for Alzheimer’s patients, especially during episodes of confusion or distress. Neteera’s contactless system includes bed exit detection and alerts, allowing caregivers the opportunity to respond immediately if a patient is at risk of injury. This feature is especially critical in managing patients prone to wandering or sudden movements, providing an extra layer of support.

Additionally, by automating the monitoring process, Neteera’s technology frees caregivers from routine tasks, enabling them to focus on high-value activities like patient engagement and emotional support. This shift not only improves caregiver efficiency but also enhances the overall quality of care provided.

Promoting Independence and Communication

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Neteera’s monitoring solution empowers patients by promoting independence while still helping caregivers to ensure their safety. Knowing they are being monitored without the need for constant physical checks allows patients to engage in activities with greater confidence. For families and caregivers, this peace of mind is invaluable.

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Moreover, the data collected by Neteera’s system can be easily shared with a broader care team, including doctors and specialists. This improved communication fosters more coordinated care and ensures that everyone involved has access to real-time information about the patient’s condition.

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A Future-Forward Approach to Alzheimer’s Care

Neteera’s smart solution addresses the growing needs of Alzheimer’s care, providing real-time, non-invasive monitoring that can help reduce patient agitation, improve safety, and empower caregivers. By embracing this next-gen technology, caregivers can deliver more personalized, data-driven care while enhancing their efficiency.

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Ready to dive in? Let’s continue the conversation. Contact Neteera to discover how we can help.

If you’re in healthcare, you know one thing for sure—pressure ulcers (aka bedsores) are bad news. According to healthcare experts, treating just one can cost anywhere between $20,000 and $150,000. Not to mention, hospitals in the U.S. collectively shell out over $26.8 billion each year just for pressure ulcer treatments.

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But guess what? Neteera is here to save the day with some seriously smart tech that’s changing the game for healthcare providers.

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1. Introducing the Position Change Notification Feature

Here’s the deal: when bed-bound patients can’t move for a long time, they’re at serious risk for pressure ulcers. But imagine if you had a system that notifies you the second a patient hasn’t shifted in a while. Sounds cool? That’s Neteera’s Position Change Notification Feature in action.

It works by sending an alert when a patient’s position hasn’t changed beyond a set threshold (which you can customize based on your facility’s needs). It’s like having a personal assistant for each patient. The smart solution classifies movements into minor shifts or more significant motions, providing real-time insights into patient activity levels. By distinguishing between these movements, clinicians can better assess recovery progress or identify early warning signs in patient health. This allows care teams to adjust treatment plans as needed, improving both patient care and operational efficiency.

2. The Motion Index Feature for Near Real-Time Patient Insights

Ever wonder how much your patients are actually moving—or not moving—during their stay? Neteera’s Motion Index Feature makes it super easy to find out. It graphs patient movements and categorizes them as “minor shifts” or “significant movements,” giving you a crystal-clear view of their activity levels.

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This is an advantage for clinicians who want to track a patient’s recovery progress or spot potential issues early. With near real-time data, you’re not just guessing—you know when it’s time to tweak a treatment plan or take action. Better decisions, better care, and less time spent on guesswork.

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3. The Patient Consent Registration Feature You Didn’t Know You Needed

Let’s face it—compliance is everything in healthcare, especially when it comes to patient consent. But who’s got time to manage all that paperwork? Enter Neteera’s Patient Consent Registration Feature.

This feature makes it super simple to track whether patients have agreed to have their vitals monitored. By default, consent is set to “Yes,” but clinicians can easily switch it to “No” with just a click. It’s like having a foolproof system for regulatory compliance right at your fingertips—keeping you ethical and efficient.

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Neteera’s Got Your Back (Literally)

Neteera is putting smart back in smart technology with features that can help healthcare teams avoid pressure ulcers, gain valuable insights, and keep up with compliance. With personalized alerts and data-driven movement tracking, these innovations aren’t just improving healthcare—they’re shaping the future of patient care by offering smart, customizable solutions that directly address the daily challenges healthcare providers face.

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1) Padula, W. V., & Delarmente, B. A. (2019). The national cost of hospital-acquired pressure injuries in the United States. International Wound Journal, 16(3), 634-640.

By Jenice Larmond, RN BSN, MBA, CDH-E

Clinical Informatics, North America

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As the pace of healthcare accelerates, the increasing demands on patient care have placed unprecedented pressure on nursing staff. Nurses, the core of healthcare systems, often face extensive workloads and administrative burdens, making it challenging to provide optimal care. Recognizing this need for innovative support, Neteera has introduced a cutting-edge contactless passive patient monitoring platform. The smart technology fills critical gaps and offers an extra layer of support, significantly reducing the workload for nurses and enhancing overall efficiency in patient care.

7 Ways Neteera is Resolving Nurses’ Workload & Improving Efficiency

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1. Save Time on Making Rounds

Neteera’s contactless, passive, and continuous monitoring platform can save nurses up to 30 minutes per patient from manually collecting heart and respiration rates[1]. This technology allows nurses to focus more on patient care rather than routine data collection, thereby improving overall efficiency in healthcare delivery.

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2. Reduce Alert and Dashboard Fatigue
The smart alert system implements a notification and alert system that is both efficient and effective. By reducing unnecessary alerts and minimizing dashboard fatigue, nurses can prioritize critical tasks and maintain a higher level of focus and care for their patients.

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3. Automatic Upload & Update Data to EMR/EHR Platforms
The platform seamlessly integrates with various EMR/EHR systems, ensuring that data is uploaded and synced automatically or manually. This integration eliminates the need for manual data entry, reducing errors and saving valuable time for healthcare professionals.

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4. Avoid the Use of Consumables
Neteera is championing sustainability in RPM by eliminating the need for consumables such as tubing and patches. This not only saves costs but also reduces pollution, storage needs, and the time spent on procurement and management of these items.

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5. Eliminate Maintenance and Cleaning Time
With Neteera’s technology requiring no maintenance, medical personnel can save even more time. This reduction in maintenance tasks allows nurses to dedicate more time to patient care, thus improving the quality of service provided.

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6. Keep Health Data Private & Secure
Neteera’s RPM platform ensures that patient data remains private and secure. By not using cameras or microphones and adhering to HIPAA and GDPR compliance, Neteera enforces additional measures to fully anonymize and protect collected data, ensuring that sensitive information cannot be tracked or identified.

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7. Update Software Automatically
Neteera’s service-based platform covers multiple features on a single device. Newly developed or upgraded features and parameters are added through simple remote software updates, ensuring that the technology remains cutting-edge without requiring additional hardware installations or manual interventions.

[1] Dall’Ora, C. et al. (2021) Int. J. Nurs. Stud. 118, 103921. *In the event Neteera’s remote patient monitoring platform is not integrated with your facility’s EMR system, we will integrate our platform to your EMR at no additional cost.

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Neteera is bridging the gap in modern healthcare by providing next-gen technology that significantly reduces the workload for nurses and offers an extra layer of support.

By Joe Zaccaria, VP of Strategy & Finance

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How can we enable the safety and well-being during their stay at treatment centers? The answer? Smart, contactless patient monitoring systems.

Withdrawal management can be a critical and often precarious phase in addiction treatment. Monitoring vital signs such as heart rate and respiratory rate is essential to detect early signs of complications and can enable tailored treatment based on each patient’s unique circumstances. However, traditional monitoring methods can be invasive, potentially disrupting a patient’s rest and recovery. Neteera’s contactless monitoring technology offers a future-forward alternative, providing near real-time data on a range of vital signs—including heart rate, respiratory rate, heart rate variability, and even patient bed activity—without the need for any physical contact or wearable devices.

Our contactless monitoring systems in treatment centers represents a significant advancement in the care provided during detox in three impactful ways.

Proactive Care, Peace of Mind

1. Seamless Observation: Neteera’s technology senses through clothing and bedding, offering continuous monitoring without disrupting patient privacy. This allows patients to rest undisturbed, which is vital for recovery in behavioral health settings.
2. Proactive Care: With near real-time data collection and trend analysis, clinicians can make quick, informed and tailored treatment decisions. This proactive approach can not only boost patient safety but also reduce readmissions, ensuring smoother recovery journeys.
3. Innovative Monitoring: The system monitors multiple patients simultaneously, minimizing the need for frequent in-person checks. Activity alerts help staff stay vigilant, adding an extra layer of security and peace of mind.

By fostering a safer, more efficient environment, Neteera enhances both patient care  and the operational effectiveness of clinical teams, marking a pivotal shift in how we approach treatment

Let’s talk. Contact our team today to explore how Neteera’s solutions can support your journey toward smart healthcare.

By Rachel Weissberg

Healthcare Provider Strategy, North America

What steps is your organization taking to safeguard sensitive patient information? It’s no secret the healthcare industry faces immense pressure to protect the privacy and security of patient data. With the rise of cyber threats, ensuring sensitive information is securely managed is not just a regulatory requirement—it’s a fundamental trust factor for patients and clients alike.

For companies like Neteera, which operate at the intersection of healthcare and technology, safeguarding patient information is a top priority.  Neteera’s FDA-cleared solution is designed to integrate seamlessly into home health, hospitals and healthcare systems, providing real-time, accurate monitoring of vital signs such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and patient behavior without the need for physical contact or intrusive cameras—contactless​. SOC 2 compliance ensures that Neteera’s data protection practices meet the highest standards, reinforcing the commitment to safeguarding patient information while delivering cutting-edge, contactless monitoring solutions.

Let’s dive into the key benefits:

Enhanced Trust and Confidence

For healthcare organizations partnering with Neteera, SOC 2 compliance offers more than just peace of mind—it signifies a commitment to data security. In today’s environment, where healthcare data is particularly vulnerable to breaches, this certification assures clients that their sensitive information is managed with the highest standards of security and privacy. By aligning with Neteera, you’re choosing a partner who prioritizes your data protection needs, helping to strengthen the trust that is so crucial in healthcare interactions.

Streamlined Operations and Risk Management

SOC 2 compliance is all about implementing comprehensive internal controls and processes that benefit Neteera’s clients directly. These stringent procedures result in more streamlined operations and a robust risk management framework, ensuring that services are not only efficient but also secure. For clients, this means a reduced likelihood of security incidents and the assurance that Neteera is equipped to respond swiftly and effectively should any issues arise. The result is a partnership that is not only reliable but resilient.

Future-Proofing Client Solutions

Security and data privacy is a critical part of Neteera’s strategy to ensure that its solutions are not only compliant with today’s regulations but are also prepared to meet the demands of tomorrow’s healthcare landscape. This future-forward approach provides clients with the confidence that their data security needs will continue to be met, no matter how the industry evolves. By choosing Neteera, you’re aligning with a partner committed to delivering secure, next-generation solutions that adapt to the ever-changing needs of the healthcare sector.

As Neteera continues to grow and innovate, SOC 2 compliance marks a pivotal shift, aligning with its mission to provide secure, reliable, and advanced healthcare technology solutions. For clients, this milestone is not just about compliance—it’s about choosing a smarter, more secure future in healthcare.

Let’s talk. Contact our team today to explore how Neteera’s solutions can support your journey toward smart healthcare.

By Jenice Larmond, RN, BSN, MBA, CDH-E
Clinical Informatics Officer, North America

Is contactless passive patient monitoring the answer to the nursing shortage? The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reports a demand for more than 200,000 new RNs each year to meet healthcare needs and replace retiring nurses. This shortage, exacerbated by the aging population and increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, calls for innovative solutions to ensure continuous, high-quality patient care.

The Rise of Contactless Passive Patient Monitoring

One such innovation making significant strides is contactless patient monitoring. These systems offer a way to fill the gap left by the nursing shortage by providing continuous, real-time monitoring of patient vital signs without the need for constant physical presence. Among the leaders in this field is Neteera, whose HealthGate platform is setting new standards in patient care.

Introducing Neteera’s HealthGate

Neteera HealthGate is a cloud-based platform designed to store, analyze, and make accessible patient vital signs and biodata for approved care providers. This interactive gateway supports remote monitoring across various settings, including home care, long-term rehabilitation, nursing homes, and aging-in-place scenarios.

Key Features of Neteera HealthGate:

1. Near Real-time and Remote Monitoring: Neteera’s Nurses Station enables the monitoring of multiple patients simultaneously, displaying vital signs and alerting staff when parameters fall outside doctor-defined limits. This real-time data accessibility ensures timely intervention, improving patient care.
2. Patient Onboarding and Data Viewing: The platform allows for seamless patient onboarding, with the flexibility to monitor the same individual through different Neteera devices in various locations. A hierarchical user system ensures appropriate access and control over patient data.
3. Comprehensive Data Analysis: Clinicians can remotely view heart rate (HR) and respiration rate (RR) oscillations as trend graphs and numerical values. Additional parameters such as respiration amplitude (RA) and inspiratory/expiratory ratio (I/E) are also available, facilitating detailed trend analysis over time.
4. Continuous and Spot Monitoring: The HealthGate supports both continuous near real-time monitoring and spot checks, offering median values over a 45-second period. This dual approach allows for flexible monitoring strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
5. API Integration: The platform’s ability to connect with third-party systems and other medical devices via API ensures interoperability and customization based on specific medical use cases.

Enhancing Decision-Making with Smart Data

Overall Neteera’s cloud-based infrastructure not only ensures data security and accessibility but also enhances decision-making by providing smart, actionable insights. This capability is particularly crucial in environments like nursing homes and long-term care facilities, where quick, informed decisions can significantly impact patient health.

By offering a comprehensive, scalable solution for remote patient monitoring, Neteera’s HealthGate is poised to alleviate some of the pressures faced by healthcare providers amidst the ongoing nursing shortage. Its innovative approach to patient care ensures that vital signs are continuously monitored, critical changes are promptly addressed, and healthcare teams are better equipped to deliver high-quality care.

In a time where the healthcare system is under immense strain, Neteera’s HealthGate represents a beacon of innovation and efficiency, bridging the gap between patient needs and available nursing resources.

Neteera, a leader in healthcare technology, is committed to advancing the patient and provider experience. Find out how Neteera’s cutting-edge solutions can transform your healthcare practice, we encourage you to connect with us. Contact our team to learn more about how we can support your journey toward advanced contactless patient care.