RTS Report: Orikio in Switzerland

Revolution underway at the Humilimont Nursing Home in Switzerland

The Humilimont EMS innovates and attracts the attention of the RTS in a report dedicated to the transformation of the sector. The establishment is experimenting with the Orikio solution, a technology developed in France, capable of differentiating, through AI-powered acoustic monitoring, over a hundred situations, including about fifteen requiring immediate staff intervention (such as falls or respiratory distress).

A new way of caring 'The work itself hasn't changed, but the way we care for residents has evolved. It's reassuring to have a tool that is constantly watching,' testifies Mario Macedo, Chief Nurse. The system also adapts to privacy concerns: as soon as a third party is detected in the room, it automatically deactivates to ensure confidentiality.

A response to a reality on the ground The starting point for this venture is clear: only 15% of the EMS residents were able to use a call bell. As Jeannette Pugin, a resident, testifies:

'It's not always easy to press the call bell, you need strength... and I don't have any.' To remedy this situation, the Humilimont EMS installed the Orikio solution, which now automatically detects situations requiring intervention, without the resident needing to trigger the alert themselves.

Daily benefits Since the test began in Marsens over a year ago, the system has constantly improved. It also provides valuable information to better support residents, particularly regarding their sleep.

'This is important for us: we can see with the alert report whether it was initial or late-onset insomnia, which allows us to readjust the treatment,' continues Mario Macedo.

Mario Macedo, Chief Nurse at Humilimont EMS, with Orikio reporting Already more than a hundred establishments in France, Switzerland, and Scandinavia are equipped. In Marsens, as elsewhere, the experience confirms that this is indeed a silent revolution in the way well-being and security are ensured for the people supported.

A big thank you to the Humilimont EMS and its teams for their trust and commitment in this adventure. Thanks also to the RTS and journalists Nicolas Beer (TV report) and Julie Marty (article) for their work and for highlighting this initiative.