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Stichting Zorggroep Almere<\/h1>\n

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Franc Vermij<\/span> en Paul Legemaat<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Customer since:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

2022<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Almere (The Netherlands)<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Sector:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Care<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"Stichting<\/span><\/div>
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Zorggroep Almere is a healthcare provider based in Almere, the Netherlands. The organization offers care and treatment across all stages of life \u2014 from maternity and youth healthcare to general practice, pharmacy services, district nursing, physiotherapy, geriatric rehabilitation, and residential elderly care.<\/p>\n

They provide primary healthcare in health centers, at out-of-hours GP posts, and in home settings. When living at home is no longer possible, clients can move into one of Zorggroep Almere\u2019s residential care centers.<\/p>\n<\/div>

MultiBel at Stichting Zorggroep Almere<\/h2><\/div>

MultiBel is used at Stichting Zorggroep Almere across eight locations as a silent evacuation alarm system. The first site went live as a pilot in October\/November 2022, and the final site followed approximately seven months later.<\/p>\n

Before Implementing MultiBel<\/h3>\n

Previously, the different locations used DECT systems for alerts triggered by the evacuation alarm system. One of the main challenges was that \u2014 due to high workload and the focus on direct care tasks \u2014 DECT phones were sometimes forgotten or not switched on.<\/p>\n

Paul explains:<\/p>\n

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With DECT, our process wasn\u2019t fully covered.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Because Zorggroep Almere\u2019s nursing staff were already using smartphones for the nurse call system, it made perfect sense to also use the smartphone for evacuation alerts.<\/p>\n

Implementing MultiBel<\/h3>\n

Two important focus points at the start of the project were Wi-Fi coverage (for MultiBel\u2019s voice functionality) and GSM reception.
\nThe Wi-Fi network was extended at several locations, while checks confirmed that GSM coverage was already sufficient.<\/p>\n

During the implementation phase, the care staff were actively involved by the organization.<\/p>\n

After Implementing MultiBel<\/h3>\n

Where previously there were an average of four DECT devices per location, there are now about fifteen smartphones configured with MultiBel at each site.<\/p>\n

Paul:<\/p>\n

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The smartphones were already in use because the nurse call system also runs on them. That\u2019s what makes it so efficient \u2014 we now have multiple applications on one device. It improves efficiency and ensures that the devices are always carried. Having several functions on a single device gives us better coverage and reliability.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

During discussions, Franc and Paul also mentioned that another major advantage of the system is that the software provides real-time insight into the presence of the required emergency response officers (BHV).<\/p>\n

As part of the project, all fire safety plans were updated and the necessary certifications completed.<\/p>\n

Paul adds:<\/p>\n

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Now I\u2019m confident that our locations are in order \u2014 the entire process has improved fire safety.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The MultiBel solution as a silent evacuation system, has been positively received by the staff.<\/p>\n

Franc:<\/p>\n

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They no longer had to carry DECT devices \u2014 the alerts now simply come through on the phone.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

MultiBel in Practice<\/h3>\n

Fortunately, there have not yet been any real emergencies such as an actual fire.
\nHowever, MultiBel has been triggered on several occasions.<\/p>\n

Paul:<\/p>\n

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All eight residential care centers are equipped with MultiBel. It happens quite often that a resident presses a manual alarm button, or something burns in the kitchen. It\u2019s usually nothing serious \u2014 but it\u2019s clear that the system works perfectly.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

MultiBel is also tested regularly at every site during evacuation drills.<\/p>\n

When asked about his overall experience with MultiBel, Paul responded:<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s just great \u2014 I think it\u2019s a fantastic system!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

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MultiBel is used for:<\/h2><\/div>