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Foresite Sensor Technology Allows The Bristal Assisted Living Communities to Increase Safety of Residents By Anticipating Falls and Other Safety Concerns Through Use of Artificial Intelligence Monitoring System

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NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Bristal Assisted Living communities are utilizing innovative AI technologies to increase the safety of residents. Through the Foresite Fall Detection & Health Monitoring system, The Bristal can incorporate sophisticated predictive analytics that allows it to track changes in a resident’s fall risk and other health conditions.

How it works:

“Foresite combines passive wireless sensors, depth sensors and under-bed sensors with artificial intelligence to proactively and continuously monitor and interpret a residents’ movements and vital sign trends without recording actual picture, so privacy is always maintained,” said Amy Silva-Magalhaes, Chief Operating Officer of The Bristal Assisted Living. “The sensors communicate that data to the Foresite software which allows our care team to make an independent assessment to improve long-term care planning for our residents.”

Falls are a major concern:

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, more than one in four older adults ages 65 and older experience a fall, resulting in about 3 million emergency department visits. Roughly 20-30% of falls result in moderate to severe injuries such as hip fractures, broken bones and head injuries that reduce mobility, independence, and increase the risk of premature death. Approximately 88% of older adult hip fractures treated in the emergency department or hospitalized were the result of a fall.

How Foresite makes a difference:

“Foresite allows us to investigate the cause of a fall,” says Erika Cerna, BSN, RN, Regional Director of Healthcare at The Bristal. “We can roll back the video and see what a resident was doing prior to [a fall]. Foresite allows our staff to think outside the box when it comes to interventions to prevent further falls. While we can’t guarantee that a resident is not going to fall, this is another layer of safety that we can offer to possibly prevent injury or a worse injury from happening.

Peace of mind:

“When we heard about the Foresite system we were very intrigued,” said Kerry Gillick Goldberg, a family member of a resident at The Bristal. “We thought this isn’t going to replace the fabulous nurses on staff or interaction with real people, but it is a way that will give us a bit more peace of mind. She has already experienced some falls and The Bristal staff was able to get to her swiftly because they were alerted by the system immediately. So, we have already seen the benefit of the Foresite system.

What the data shows:

Because of the use of Foresite, the number of resident falls at The Bristal have been reduced by 42%. The Bristal has achieved a median staff response time to resident falls of just 1 minute and 46 seconds compared to the industry average of 40 minutes. Foresite captures 94% of unwitnessed falls and has an accuracy rate of 98%.

The technology calculates and trends walking speed and stride, restlessness, heart rate, and respiratory rate. It analyzes and assesses data, generates insights, and notifies The Bristal care team of potential changes in condition or fall risk. If a fall occurs, Foresite instantly delivers an alert for immediate care. The sensors maintain privacy and all data collected is in compliance with HIPAA standards.

According to Kyra Sosnow, Vice President of Information Systems at The Bristal, “Foresite is not meant to replace hands on care or attention. The Bristal offers Foresite as a compliment to the extraordinary care that our staff provides.”

Based on years of collecting data and machine learning, the system is designed to use artificial technology and predictive analytics to determine what series of changes could potentially indicate illnesses like an infection, heart problems, pneumonia, a UTI or even COVID-19. If the system detects these types of changes in the data that are indicative of an illness, staff is notified to intervene proactively.

“Falls can have profound, life-altering impacts,” expressed Silva-Magalhaes. “By integrating the Foresite system at The Bristal, we’ve significantly reduced falls, showcasing how artificial intelligence can transform safety and care in senior living. Our commitment to merging innovation with compassion ensures our residents enjoy a safer, more fulfilling lifestyle.”

About The Bristal Assisted Living Communities

The Bristal is the Tri-State region’s most trusted provider of senior living services. We offer luxurious senior living accommodations in privately owned communities on Long Island, in Manhattan, NY, in Westchester County, NY, and in New Jersey. Each of our communities is designed to help seniors stay active and independent and flourish in all aspects of daily life. Our genuinely compassionate and caring team is committed to our residents’ well-being, ensuring our residents experience extraordinary accommodations, expert care, and any necessary support.

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TPA Technologies Named A Workday Staffing Partner

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BOSTON, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TPA technologies, a leading technology consulting firm, today announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leading provider of solutions to help organizations manage their people and money. This partnership will expand and enhance TPA technologies’ ability to deliver Workday-certified talent to organizations implementing the Workday platform.

To meet the growing needs of clients, TPA technologies expanded its team of Workday experts to help connect top talent with Workday support opportunities. Led by Michael Wrightington, who brings 10 years of expertise in supporting the Workday ecosystem, its practice continues to thrive. As a Workday Partner, TPA technologies will offer clients the ability to work with a trusted partner that understands their needs and can provide the team needed to support their implementation and use of Workday.

“The need for Workday certified professionals continues, and we have to adapt to serve our clients and consultants,” said TPA technologies president Dan Hinckley. “Our ability to understand technology challenges and find the talent needed to solve them is at the heart of our team.”

Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), and Workday Adaptive Planning support a full range of financial and people-based processes that help provide real-time operational visibility along with the speed and agility to plan for and adapt to business growth and change.

For more information on TPA technologies’ Workday Practice, visit: https://tpatechnologies.com/solutions/workday-services/

About TPA technologies 
TPA technologies is a leading technology consulting firm serving the information technology needs of national and international clients seeking “Staffing Solutions.” TPA is headquartered in Boston MA. www.tpatechnologies.com

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Elsayed Talaat Appointed President & CEO of Universities Space Research Association

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Universities Space Research Association (USRA) announced today that Dr. Elsayed Talaat will join USRA as President and CEO, effective January 27. Dr. Talaat is an accomplished leader with a strong background in Atmospheric and Space Science and well-rounded experience with NOAA, NASA, and JHU/APL. Dr. Talaat has been responsible for programmatic and technical coordination with OSTP, the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, non-Federal agendas/industries, and international partners. Dr. Talaat was selected following an extensive national search undertaken by the USRA Board of Trustees, assisted by the executive search firm of Korn Ferry. 

Currently, Dr. Elsayed Talaat is the Director of the Office of Space Weather Observations at NESDIS, where he provides leadership and oversight in the development, acquisition, integration, installation, and acceptance of major system elements (spacecraft, instruments, launch services, and ground systems) for NOAA’s operational environmental satellite systems.

Before joining NOAA, Dr. Talaat was the Chief Scientist of the Heliophysics Division at NASA Headquarters. In this role, he directed overall development efforts for the Heliophysics space science program in Solar, Heliospheric, Magnetospheric, and Ionospheric, Thermospheric, and Mesospheric physics. Previously, he was a Program Scientist at NASA Headquarters where he served as Program Scientist for the Living with a Star mission and science line, grant research lines, and Heliophysics and Planetary missions.

Prior to joining NASA, he was Supervisor of the Earth and Planetary Atmospheres Section at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), where his research focused on developing remote sensing techniques and data analysis and modeling of geophysical and planetary phenomena.

 “We are excited to welcome Dr. Talaat as the next CEO of USRA. We firmly believe he is the ideal leader to guide the organization into its next phase of growth and success,” said Gen Lester Lyles, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “Dr. Talaat brings extensive leadership experience and a strong track record of success from his time at NOAA, NASA, and APL, which will enhance USRA’s credibility and collaboration with these key agencies and with our University Association. He has demonstrated an exceptional ability to build coalitions with both existing and prospective partners, always with a focus on addressing future customer needs. Additionally, his forward-thinking vision for leveraging USRA’s unique University Association value proposition positions the organization for continued success. We are excited to see how Dr. Talaat will build upon Dr. Isaacson’s remarkable legacy and drive USRA towards an even brighter future.”

Dr. Talaat received his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering from the University of Washington, and a Master of Science and Doctorate from the University of Michigan in Atmospheric and Space Sciences. He has authored or collaborated on over 60 journal papers and over 250 conference papers.

About USRA

Founded in 1969, under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences at the request of the U.S. Government, the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) is a nonprofit corporation chartered to advance space-related science, technology, and engineering. USRA operates scientific institutes and facilities and conducts other major research and educational programs. It is an association with 121 university members. It engages the broader university community, employs in-house scientific talent, and offers innovative research, development, and project management expertise. More information about USRA is available at www.usra.edu.

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Neusoft Showcases Comprehensive AI-powered Solutions for Intelligent Mobility at CES 2025

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Neusoft Corporation (Neusoft, SSE:600718), an industry-leading information technology, products and solutions company for global market, attended the Consumer Electronics Show 2025 (CES) and showcased a comprehensive range of intelligent automotive products, solutions and services powered by AI and driven by data. Under the theme “Dive In”, CES 2025 highlights the rapid advancement of AI technologies and their infiltration into various industries. Having launched its intelligent solutions strategy early last year, Neusoft attracted great attention at CES, demonstrating its steadfast commitment to global cooperation in driving the digital and intelligent transformation of the automotive industry.

At the exhibition, Neusoft showcased its intelligent cockpit systems, intelligent communication terminals, global navigation, AR-HUD, as well as its full-stack, all-domain automotive software engineering services. Among the highlights of Neusoft’s display was its OneCoreGo Global In-vehicle Intelligent Mobility Solution 5.0. With “One Map, One Sight, and One Store” product system, this innovative solution integrates Neusoft’s years of software technology expertise, its Navigation Product Family (Global Navigation, EHP, ISA, DR), AR For Car products, and global ecosystem partners’ resources, to build a comprehensive and intelligent one-stop solution, enabling global automakers to cater to the diverse mobility demands of users worldwide and deliver exceptional in-vehicle intelligent mobility experience.

As a key technology and innovation partner of automakers in the era of Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV), Neusoft possesses over 30 years of experience in automotive software R&D and provides a comprehensive range of automotive products, solutions and services to automakers & tier1 suppliers for their SDV transformation. With a global R&D and delivery network centered in China, Germany, Japan, US, and Malaysia, Neusoft’s automotive products and services have been applied to 1,800+ vehicle models, across 100+ countries, serving 50+ globally renowned automakers.

Looking into the future, Neusoft will stay aligned with the latest industry trends and evolving customer demands, continuously innovate in technology and products, collaborate with global ecosystem partners, to drive the mobility experience towards a future of unparalleled connectivity and intelligence.

For more information about Neusoft, please visit www.neusoft.com.

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