Enhancing Patient Safety and Hospital ROI with CareView Communications’ Virtual Sitting Solution

Hospitals today face the dual challenge of ensuring patient safety while controlling operational costs. One of the most resource-intensive tasks in acute care settings is patient observation—particularly for high-risk individuals prone to falls, elopement, or self-harm. Traditionally, this requires one-to-one sitters, a labor-heavy and costly approach. CareView Communications offers a transformative alternative through our Virtual Sitting Solution, combining advanced technology with clinical efficiency to reduce costs, improve safety, and drive positive return on investment (ROI) for healthcare providers.

What Is CareView’s Virtual Sitting Solution?

CareView’s virtual sitting platform provides continuous remote video monitoring of multiple patients from a centralized location. High-definition cameras equipped with two-way audio allow trained virtual observers to communicate with patients in real-time, redirecting risky behaviors before they escalate.

Artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, and virtual rail technologies enhance situational awareness, automatically detecting motion and alerting staff to abnormal activity such as attempts to exit the bed or room.

The system integrates seamlessly with hospital workflows, providing non-intrusive surveillance while maintaining patient dignity and privacy. Observers can monitor up to 35 patients simultaneously, offering a scalable alternative to bedside sitters without compromising care quality.

Clinical and Operational Benefits

• Reduced Fall Rates: Falls are a leading cause of inpatient injuries, often resulting in extended hospital stays and significant penalties from CMS. CareView helps reduce falls by enabling immediate intervention.
• Increased Staff Efficiency: Replacing traditional sitters with centralized observers allows staff to be reallocated to more direct care roles, improving workforce productivity and morale.
• Enhanced Patient Monitoring: 24/7 surveillance and AI-driven alerts reduce human oversight and ensure patients receive timely assistance.
• Real-Time Reporting and Documentation: Actionable data on behavior and response times allows hospitals to improve policies and mitigate risks.

Financial Impact and ROI

Implementing CareView’s Virtual Sitting Solution can generate substantial cost savings. Traditional sitters cost hospitals an average of $150–$200 per patient per day. In contrast, CareView enables multi-patient monitoring at a fraction of that cost.

Hospitals using the solution have reported millions in annual savings due to reduced sitter hours, fewer falls, and lower liability exposure. The system’s scalability and flexible deployment make it an excellent long-term investment that adapts to changing patient volumes and acuity.

Conclusion

CareView Communications’ Virtual Sitting Solution is more than just a tech upgrade—it’s a strategic investment. By blending intelligent monitoring technology with clinical oversight, it enhances patient safety, increases operational efficiency, and delivers measurable ROI.

In a healthcare environment where doing more with less is the new normal, solutions like CareView’s virtual sitting platform help hospitals meet modern demands—safely, effectively, and affordably.