Maroba aged care, a facility housing 160 residents across four large buildings near Newcastle, New South Wales, implemented Spotto’s Bluetooth equipment tracking technology to improve emergency response times and operational efficiency.
“If there are things we can do that can give our residents and their families comfort and peace of mind knowing that we can quickly deal with an emergency, then we try to do them.”
— John Zammit, Property Services Partner at Maroba
The facility’s CEO, Viv Allenson, recognised that the cost-effective solution could enable staff to dedicate more time to resident care rather than searching for equipment. Spotto installations on workstations and staff mobiles throughout all four buildings eliminated time-consuming equipment searches.
Key benefits
- Faster emergency response after resident falls
- Reduced staff time spent locating equipment
- Streamlined maintenance visits from external suppliers
- Affordable implementation without requiring expensive external technical services
- Staff capability to independently add or relocate readers
“Now that we can offer these services without breaking the bank, why wouldn’t we? Our residents deserve the best care we can provide.”
— John Zammit
The case study emphasises how low-cost tracking technology enables aged care facilities to enhance both resident safety and operational efficiency.