Episode 18: The Future of Fall Prevention with Predictive Monitoring

In this episode of CarePoints, Kenny Schiff chats with the CEO of Ocuvera, Steve Kiene, about the future of fall prevention in hospitals. Learn how predictive technology, staff workflow integration, and solid infrastructure are helping reduce unassisted bed exits by over—and what it means for the future of safer care. 

This Episode’s Guests 

Steve Kiene - CEO for Ocuvera

With a background spanning software, computer vision, hospital tech, and product development, Steve brings both technical expertise and a patient‑centered perspective. His leadership helped build the largest proprietary video dataset of patient room behavior, enabling Ocuvera’s AI to achieve significant reductions in falls and real outcomes for hospitals, caregivers, and patients.

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Key Takeaways 

1. Ocuvera’s AI-enabled technology identifies patient movements that signal a likely unassisted bed exit, helping staff intervene before a fall occurs.

2. Successful adoption depends on involving frontline staff early, integrating alerts into existing workflows, and providing ongoing training to build trust and reduce resistance.

3. Predictive tech needs more than just hardware; it relies on strong Wi-Fi, integrated nurse call systems, and proper alert routing. A solid infrastructure is key to reliable performance.

4. Hospitals using predictive systems have cut unassisted bed exits by 60% and saved millions by reducing sitter costs and fall-related penalties, while also boosting staff satisfaction.

5. Ocuvera’s platform has potential beyond fall prevention, including pressure injury prevention and rounding compliance. This is just the beginning of smarter, safer care delivery.

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