10/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/10/2024 23:55
Home» McKnight's Tech Awards Winners Reveal Industry Trends
Innovative artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and workforce optimization solutions are leading the industry.
The 2024 McKnight's Tech Awards recently celebrated highly innovative technology solutions-and pointed to trends shaping the long-term care industry. As one of the judges for this year's awards, I had the privilege of reviewing some truly remarkable entries, each showcasing the transformative power of technology in aging services.
These awards honored technologies initiatives that are enhancing resident care, boosting staff efficiency, and bridging the gap between advanced tech and compassionate caregiving. Congratulations to all the winners for their incredible achievements!
Taken together, the technologies that this year's winners are using reveal three prominent trends:
Nazareth Home, a nonprofit long-term care and recovery community, embraced AI through the TrueLoo smart toilet, which Toi Labs developed to analyze bowel and bladder patterns, enabling early detection of health issues and data-driven care adjustments. For instance, an increase in frequency of a resident's toilet use can trigger more frequent observation by healthcare providers. By reducing the need for subjective observations, this technology empowers caregivers to provide more precise and effective care.
The 2024 McKnight's Tech Awards highlight the industry's growing embrace of cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping how care is delivered, creating a more sustainable future. As a judge, I was deeply impressed by the innovation and dedication on display, and I look forward to seeing how these technologies will continue to enhance the lives of those receiving and providing care.