SNF // The Impossible Math of "Check and Change"
The Challenge:
The "Check and Change" every two hours is an archaic standard that fails the math test. Consider this: A CNA assigned to 12 residents in an 8-hour shift has 480 minutes. If each resident requires a "check" every 2 hours, that is 48 checks per shift. At a conservative 15 minutes per check (including travel, supplies, and documentation), the CNA needs 720 minutes just for incontinence.
The eBrief Solution:
The math doesn't work—caregivers are set up to fail. eBrief breaks this cycle by replacing blind checks with targeted interventions. By only entering a room when the system confirms a need, you reclaim hundreds of hours of labor, allowing CNAs to actually complete their other essential ADL tasks without burnout.
The Impact:
Operational Integrity: Moving from an impossible schedule to a data-driven workflow.
Dignity: Residents are no longer woken up or disturbed for "checks" when they are actually dry.
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