Alarm Fatigue

If you’ve ever been in a hospital or care facility, you know the sound: Beep-beep-beep, all day, every day. Alarms blaring, monitors flashing, and caregivers rushing around. But when those alarms never stop, it’s easy to see why even the most dedicated caregivers start to tune them out. This is alarm fatigue, and it’s a big problem. Constant noise means caregivers might miss something important, patients feel anxious, and the whole environment just gets chaotic. But don’t worry—there’s a solution!

What’s the Deal with Alarm Fatigue? 

Alarm fatigue happens when there are so many alerts that people stop paying attention to them. Imagine if your smoke detector went off every time you made toast. Eventually, you’d stop paying attention, right? The same goes for healthcare settings. With machines pinging over minor changes, caregivers start ignoring alarms—sometimes even the ones that really matter. Not ideal when people’s health is at stake! 

The truth is, most alarm systems are designed with a “one size fits all” approach. They don’t account for individual patient differences, which means a slight fluctuation could trigger a loud, urgent alert even when there’s no need to panic. Multiply that by dozens of patients, and you’ve got an endless loop of unnecessary alarms. 

How BettrAi Makes Monitoring Smarter and Safer 

Here’s where BettrAi comes in. Our Virtual Care Management (VCM) platform is all about cutting through the noise—literally. We’re redefining patient monitoring by making alarms smarter, more customizable, and way less stressful for everyone involved.

1.  Custom Alarms: Because No Two Patients Are Alike
With BettrAi, alarms aren’t just one-size-fits-all. Patients can set their own parameters based on what’s normal for them. Maybe a patient’s usual blood pressure is slightly higher than average—no problem. BettrAi will customize the alarm settings so that it only goes off when there’s a real need for attention, not just a minor blip. This means fewer unnecessary alerts and more peace of mind for caregivers and patients alike. And for things like fall risk monitoring, the platform can detect patterns that suggest a real danger and only alert when something actually needs to be addressed.

2.  Prioritize What Matters Most (and Let the Rest Wait)
Ever feel like your phone is yelling at you with notifications? Imagine that, but for patient care. With BettrAi, not all alarms get the same treatment. If an alert goes off and no one responds right away, it doesn’t just sit there making noise—it gets louder and more urgent until someone pays attention. This way, critical alarms cut through the noise, while less urgent ones can be monitored without causing a full-blown panic. It’s all about making sure the important stuff gets noticed when it needs to be.

3.  Partnering with Dozee: Better Monitoring, Fewer False Alarms
BettrAi has teamed up with Dozee, a product that brings even more advanced, contactless monitoring to the table. Dozee’s tech keeps tabs on vital signs without disturbing the patient, feeding real-time data directly into BettrAi. The result? Smarter, more precise monitoring. For example, Dozee can track subtle changes in heart rate or breathing patterns. BettrAi uses that data to make sure alarms only go off when there’s a real reason, not just because of a slight variation. Patients can rest easy without the constant beeping, and caregivers can trust that when an alarm does sound, it matters.

A Smart, Customizable Approach to Alarm Management 

BettrAi isn’t just reducing alarms; it’s changing the whole approach to patient monitoring. By customizing alarms, prioritizing urgency, and integrating advanced tech like Dozee, BettrAi creates a calmer, more focused environment. Caregivers get the alerts they need without being overwhelmed, and patients can relax without feeling like they’re living inside a pinball machine. 

Why Fixing Alarm Fatigue Matters 

At the end of the day, reducing alarm fatigue isn’t just about silencing annoying noises—it’s about improving care. When caregivers can focus on real emergencies without the distraction of constant, unnecessary alerts, patient safety improves. And when patients aren’t stressed out by alarms, their overall experience is better. 

BettrAi: Making Care Smarter and Safer 

Alarm fatigue is a serious issue, but it doesn’t have to be. BettrAi’s Virtual Care Management platform offers a solution by making alarms smarter, customizable, and patient-centric.  Want to see how BettrAi can help reduce alarm fatigue in your care setting? Contact us today to learn more about our innovative platform and how we’re helping to create safer, calmer, and more efficient care environments.