Cornish care provider Swallowcourt has teamed up with IT outfit Aztek Business to undertake a digital upgrade of its care homes in response to Covid-19.
Swallowcourt has kicked off a 12-week programme with Camborne-based Aztek to enhance the connectivity of its six care homes in Cornwall.
In addition, external installation works are being contracted by Swallowcourt with third parties to boost connectivity of its more remotely located homes, such as the Poldhu (pictured) on the Lizard peninsula.
Swallowcourt managing director Leah Marsh said the pandemic had exposed weaknesses in its systems and networks to support increased use of portal devices and mobile telephones.
“This IT infrastructure upgrade represents a significant investment and we recognise that the digital transformation of our organisation will deliver the ability to improve the care we provide and reduce the administrative burden that keeping records places upon our staff,” she added.
“It should also help to significantly improve resident experience and support our ability to work in harmony with our NHS partners, enabling virtual health consultations with healthcare professionals and safely and securely sharing detailed medical information.”
Marsh said the implementation of the new IT infrastructure would also facilitate “exciting developments in assistive technology that further promotes independence and meets specialist needs”.
