How It Works
Circadia’s contactless sensor detects when a patient transitions from lying down to standing.
An alert is sent in real time to the facility’s tablet, med cart laptop, or desktop (via CIP App).
Alerts are silent at the bedside — there are no buzzers or alarms that disturb patients.
Assisted transfers do not trigger alerts.
When to Use It
Bed Exit Notifications are powerful, but to avoid alarm fatigue, they should be reserved for high-risk patients, such as:
Frequent fallers.
Patients with impaired mobility.
Patients with confusion or wandering risk.
Residents recently discharged from the hospital.
Best Practices
To make Bed Exit Notifications effective, facilities should:
Assign a Falls Program Champion to regularly review which patients have active alerts, and update as needed.
Always have a backup champion to ensure coverage during absences.
Integrate into daily workflows – review alerts during shift huddles, and discuss trends monthly in fall-risk or QAPI meetings.
Pair with environmental safety checks – make sure walkways are clear, rooms are well-lit, and high-risk patients are near the nurse’s station.
Document every response – standardize a quick “check-in and document” step after every alert.
Response Workflow
Every facility should have a clear and consistent workflow:
Who Responds – The nearest CNA or LPN responds immediately to the alert.
Check-In – Staff confirm the patient’s safety and assist with toileting or repositioning as needed.
Document – Note the response and any contributing factors in the chart/EHR.
Reassess – Confirm whether the patient should continue with active Bed Exit Notifications.
Motion & Bed Exit Trends
Beyond real-time alerts, Circadia also tracks patterns to guide preventive care:
Bed Exit Graphs – Show frequency and peak times for bed exits. Use these to design toileting schedules, plan CNA rounding, and evaluate whether interventions are effective.
Motion Graphs – Track average mobility per hour, highlighting restless or high-activity periods that may signal discomfort or increased fall risk.
📌 These insights help shift care from reactive (“respond after a fall”) to predictive (“intervene before a fall happens”).
Post-Fall Review with Circadia
If a fall occurs, Bed Exit data plays a key role in root cause analysis (RCA) and future prevention:
Review whether a Bed Exit Notification was active at the time.
Examine motion and bed exit trends for the 24–48 hours before the event.
Compare activity patterns with toileting and rounding schedules.
Generate an IQ Summary to review recent vitals, chart notes, and contributing factors.
Update the care plan with new interventions.
Share findings in team meetings to reinforce learning and prevention.
Quick Tips
Activate alerts only for patients who truly need them to avoid alarm fatigue.
Make sure tablets and laptops are always plugged in and connected.
Review notifications weekly with the Falls Champion.
Share monthly fall-reduction stats with staff to show the program’s impact.
✨ Bed Exit Notifications are most effective when used thoughtfully, paired with a clear response process, and reinforced through trend review and staff feedback. Together, they empower teams to move from reactive fall response to proactive fall prevention.
FAQs
Is this a restraint?
No. Circadia is completely contactless, silent, and does not restrict patient movement.
Where do alerts appear?
On tablets, med cart laptops, and desktops through the CIP App. (⚠️ Alerts are not sent via SMS or phone calls.)
Are alerts user-specific?
Yes. Enabling an alert applies only to the account that turned it on, keeping usage flexible across staff.
How do these alerts actually prevent falls?
They provide a real-time notice that a patient is attempting to get up, giving staff the chance to intervene before unassisted ambulation occurs.
💬 Need Help?
Our team is here to support you. Use the chat feature in the CIP app, or email [email protected].