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Health Monitor Charting

Efficiently manage residents' health data with Synkwise's Health Monitor. Caregivers can quickly enter and review vital signs, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records for quality care.

Using the Health Monitor in Resident Care

1. Access Resident Care

  • Navigate to the Resident Care section of the platform.

  • Select a resident’s profile (e.g., Mary Beth Richardson).

2. Open Health Monitor

  • At the top of the resident's profile, click the Health Monitor icon to access the section where vital signs and other health data can be entered.

3. View Previous Entries

  • To view previously entered data, click the down arrow to expand the vital section.

  • Click the three dots next to any logged value to view, edit, duplicate, or delete the entry.

4. Set Vital Parameters

  • Click the "Vital Parameters" button at the top of the Health Monitor page.

  • Set specific thresholds for each vital sign as needed, then click Save.

5. Add a Blood Pressure Reading

  • Click "Add Value" on the right side of the screen.

  • Enter the reading (e.g., 120/60), along with the date and time.

  • Click Save to document. The entry will include the name of the staff member and the timestamp.

6. Review and Adjust Blood Pressure Alerts

  • Click on "Blood Pressure" to view a list of readings.

  • Readings outside the set parameters appear in red.

  • Adjust the reading to reflect updated values; the red alert disappears when the reading is within range.

7. Add Additional Vital Signs

You can also document the following:

  • Vitals:

    • Blood Pressure

    • Heart Rate

    • Respiratory Rate

    • Weight

    • Temperature

    • Oxygen Saturation

    • Blood Glucose

    • INR

  • Health & Personal Care:

    • Pain Management

    • Catheter Care

    • Nail Care

    • Range of Motion

    • Food Intake

    • Fluid Intake

    • Bowel Movements

    • Urine Output

    • Menstruation

    • Perineal Care

    • Skin Monitoring

    • Oral Care

    • Bathing

    • Shave

    • Hair Styling

  • Mobility & Activities:

    • Ambulate

    • Activities

    • Exercise

    • Elevated Feet

    • Night Check

    • Daily Check

    • Linen Change

  • Observations & Tracking:

    • Whereabouts

    • Behavior

    • Visitor Tracking

    • Turning & Repositioning

    • Ostomy Care

    • Change Clothing

    • Vision

    • Hearing

    • Ventilator Care

    • Med / Order Prep

    • Safety Devices

    • Seizure

8. Fluid and Catheter Tracking

  • For residents requiring fluid intake monitoring, record each entry accordingly.

  • If a catheter is present, document urine output based on the bag label.

9. View Vital Statistics Reports

  • Click "Vital Statistics" at the top of the Health Monitor page to open the Reports module.

  • Scroll to the bottom to view the default monthly report (six vital signs displayed initially).

10. Customize Report Display

  • Scroll to the top and use the dropdown menu to select additional vital signs.

  • Use the checkboxes to choose which ones to display.

  • Click Print to preview the customized monthly report.

11. Access Past Reports

  • Click the calendar icon at the top to view reports from previous months.