A study conducted by Flinders University showed that in Australia in the year 2003/2004, there were 60,487 falls by people 65 and over which led to hospitalisation, resulting in a cost of at least $566 million in acute episodes of care.

By installing a Proxi-Mate System, you are reducing the risks of exposure to such costs.

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ECRI Institute found that bed-exit alarms are a valuable device when used as an adjunct to staff supervision and other fall prevention interventions. ECRI Institute (May 2004) “Bed-Exit Alarms” Health Devices (33,5)