Unit Configuration
Units are the primary organizational level within a facility. Each unit has its own patients, staff assignments, and settings.
Unit Settings
Navigate to Management → Facility to manage units. Each unit has:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Display name for the unit (e.g., "Acute Behavioral Health") |
| Unit Type | Classification: Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Psychiatric, Emergency, Medical/Surgical, Long-Term Care, Other |
| Floor | Floor or building identifier (optional) |
| Default Observation Interval | Default interval for new patients on this unit (Q5, Q15, Q30, Q60) |
| Proximity Verification Threshold | BLE distance staff must be within to verify an observation (5–10 feet) |
| Night Mode | Night observation protocol and hours |
| Escalation Delays | Alert escalation timing for Levels 2–4 |
Night Mode
Configure how observations work during nighttime hours:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Night Start | When night mode begins (e.g., 22:00) |
| Night End | When night mode ends (e.g., 06:00) |
| Night Mode | Observation protocol during night hours |
Night Mode Options
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Entry | Staff enter the room and document normally |
| Doorway | Staff observe from the doorway without entering |
Both modes keep a person in the loop — staff still lay eyes on every patient and chart each observation. Doorway mode trades full room entry for a doorway check to reduce sleep disruption while preserving clinical visibility.
Night mode affects the quick templates shown during observation entry and how proximity verification works.
Alert Escalation
Each unit can customize alert escalation timing:
| Level | Default Delay | Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 0 minutes | Assigned staff |
| Level 2 | 5 minutes | Charge nurse |
| Level 3 | 10 minutes | Unit manager |
| Level 4 | 15 minutes | Director/Admin |
Delays are cumulative — Level 3 triggers 15 minutes after the alert is created if still unacknowledged (5 + 10).
RSSI Calibration
Calibration is optional. The defaults are tuned for the wristband hardware and work in most rooms, only calibrate if proximity reads consistently wrong on a unit. A careless calibration is worse than none: if your hand or body shadows the signal during the measurement, the saved values will read short.
The Calibrate button on each unit's card lets you tune proximity distance accuracy for your facility's environment.
Running Calibration
- On the unit's card under Management → Facility, tap Calibrate
- Select a wristband from the list of detected wristbands
- Hold the phone the way you would when documenting (screen toward you), with the wristband exactly 1 meter away in clear view. Keep your body out of the line between them.
- Tap Measure and hold steady while it samples
- Review the measured value and tap Save
Calibration measures the RSSI at 1m, the signal strength your device sees with the wristband 1 meter away (typically -53 to -65 dBm). Tap Reset to Defaults to restore the factory reference (-59 dBm).
When to Calibrate
- When first deploying in a new facility
- If proximity verification seems inaccurate (verifying too far away or not verifying when close)
- After significant construction changes to the unit
Creating a Unit
- Navigate to Management → Facility
- Tap Add Unit
- Enter the unit name, type, and floor
- Configure unit settings (night mode, observation interval, proximity threshold, escalation delays)
- Tap Create Unit
Editing a Unit
Tap the edit icon on any unit card to modify its name, type, or settings.
Deleting a Unit
Units with admitted patients cannot be deleted. Discharge or transfer all patients first, then tap the delete icon on the unit card.
Deleted units no longer appear in the UI, but historical data (observations, alerts, shifts) is preserved.