Healthcare organizations face a persistent challenge: overcoming staff resistance to new technology. Concerns about complex training, workflow disruptions, and skepticism around the efficacy of innovative tools often hinder progress. Unfortunately, this reluctance can delay the adoption of life-saving solutions, leaving patients vulnerable to preventable falls.

OneStep offers a game-changing solution: a user-friendly platform that provides real-time fall-risk alerts. Designed to integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, OneStep removes common barriers to adoption, empowering staff and enhancing patient outcomes.

This blog dives into how OneStep tackles healthcare's tech adoption challenges and delivers measurable results.

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Why is technology adoption challenging in healthcare?

Resistance to Change

Healthcare staff often hesitate to adopt new technologies, fearing they will disrupt their already busy days and questioning the true value they will bring.

Training Complexity

Traditional fall prevention tools can involve steep learning curves, making it difficult to ensure widespread adoption among busy teams.

Workflow Disruptions

New technologies that fail to integrate seamlessly with existing systems often frustrate staff, leading to underutilization and diminished efficiency.

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How OneStep Makes Technology Adoption Easier

User-Friendly Design

OneStep’s intuitive interface simplifies the learning process, allowing staff to integrate the system into their workflows with minimal training.

Tangible and Fast Results

Powered by motion intelligence, OneStep delivers instant fall-risk alerts, ensuring staff immediately see the system’s value through quick, actionable insights that actually improve patient outcomes.

Seamless Integration

OneStep integrates effortlessly with existing healthcare systems, ensuring that it complements—not disrupts—current workflows. This smooth transition reduces frustration and encourages consistent use.

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Real-World Success: OneStep in Action

High Engagement and Fall Reduction

At facilities with high OneStep adoption rates:

• Clinicians save 4 minutes per patient note using OneStep’s automated documentation feature.
• Facilities reported a 31% reduction in falls within the first 90 days of implementation.

Empowering Teams with Predictive Insights

OneStep equips healthcare teams with actionable data that inspires confidence and empowers proactive care. By turning insights into immediate actions, staff can prevent incidents before they occur, prioritize patient safety, and streamline operations for optimal efficiency.

Steps to Successfully Implement OneStep

Step 1: Educate Staff on the Benefits

Highlight how OneStep simplifies workflows and improves patient outcomes, emphasizing the system’s ease of use.

Step 2: Launch a Pilot Program

Implement OneStep with a small group of staff to demonstrate its effectiveness and build trust within the organization.

Step 3: Gather Feedback and Refine

Collect input from pilot users to address any concerns and optimize the implementation process.

Step 4: Scale Up Across the Facility

Expand OneStep to other departments, ensuring staff have the tools they need for a smooth transition.

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Conclusion

Resistance to adopting new technology is a common barrier in healthcare, but OneStep’s user-friendly design and real-time insights offer a proven solution. By simplifying workflows and empowering staff, OneStep enables teams to proactively address fall risks and improve patient outcomes.

Learn more at APTA CSM — where the OneStep team will be educating professionals on how easy it can be to implement digital health technology. OneStep is proud to support the American Physical Therapy Association in elevating the profession to empower clinicians to help more patients move better. See you at APTA CSM!

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Discover how OneStep can revolutionize fall prevention in your facility. Contact us for a demo.