Patients at Lilleborg Health House in Oslo receive new wrist button alarms for assistance

Patients at Lilleborg Health House in Oslo now have a wrist button to summon assistance, replacing the traditional emergency cords mounted on the wall. Drude Kraft, a resident, has been using the new device for three weeks and expressed satisfaction with its functionality. “It works perfectly,” she noted, explaining that a light on the device indicates when the system is active. When the alarm is triggered, staff receive notifications on their mobile phones, ensuring a quick response.

Oslo’s health councilor, Saliba Andreas Korkunc, recently visited Lilleborg to showcase the new technology, emphasizing its benefits for patient safety. He carried the old alarm cords as a visual reminder of the transition to more modern systems. “These systems make it safer to be a patient,” Korkunc stated.

Currently, two health houses in Oslo have implemented the new alert system, with plans for two more to be added after Christmas. Korkunc mentioned that the proposed budget for 2025 includes a significant investment of 205 million Norwegian kroner to ensure that all remaining municipal nursing homes without this technology will receive it in the future.

Drude Kraft reflected on the change, stating she no longer misses the wall-mounted cords. “This is exactly what we need,” she added, highlighting the improved sense of security the new system provides for residents.