Nottingham City Council have an innovative service that uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to identify clothing belonging to individual residents, enhancing care provision for people with dementia, maintaining their identity and independence and promoting dignity in care.
RFID buttons from leading telecare specialist Tunstall has introduced to all 142 residents across five specialist dementia units across Nottingham, which includes residents who visit for short-term care.
The technology will enable health and social care professionals to address the risk of infections such as MRSA and other skin-related issues and allergies, which is a concern for staff when washing residents’ clothes together. The buttons store specific requirements, ensuring individual needs are met discreetly and efficiently, and at the same time freeing up more staff time to focus on care delivery.
submitted on behalf of Kate Fisher, Project Officer - Dementia at Nottingham City Council