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An unexpected outcome of a tech implementation sees more Autumn Aged Care residents visiting the mobile dentist.
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Since Autumn Aged Care rolled out an app to improve communication to residents’ family members, no one has been shocked to see fewer complaints.
What has been surprising, however, is the uptick in resident bookings to visit the mobile dentist. The app – Brenna – allows nurses to send care updates and other information to residents’ family members.
Prior to trialling Brenna, Autumn Aged Care would receive two-to-three referrals a month for dentistry in response to traditional methods to communicate scheduled visit...