Sensorless Monitoring for Remote Patient Monitoring — Inside PointClickCare

What is Sensorless Monitoring?

Sensorless monitoring uses radar-based technology to capture vital signs without any wearable devices or physical contact with the patient. CCN Health's integration with PointClickCare enables Xandar Kardian sensors to automatically sync heart rate, respiratory rate, and presence data to the PointClickCare EHR in real-time.

This breakthrough technology solves a critical challenge in senior living and memory care: how to continuously monitor residents who cannot or will not wear traditional monitoring devices.

How Sensorless Monitoring Works

1. Sensor Installation - Xandar Kardian XK300 sensors are mounted on the wall or ceiling of the resident's room
2. Radar Detection - 60GHz radar waves detect micro-movements of the chest wall from breathing and heartbeat
3. Vital Sign Processing - Algorithms extract heart rate, respiratory rate, and presence/absence data
4. CCN Health Platform - Data streams to CCN Health cloud for analysis and alerting
5. PointClickCare Sync - Vital signs flow automatically into PointClickCare resident records

Key Features

Vital Signs Captured

Heart Rate

The sensor detects the micro-movements of the chest wall caused by the heartbeat. Heart rate is measured continuously without any contact or wearable device.

Clinical Applications:

• Bradycardia/tachycardia detection
• Heart rate variability trends
• Cardiac event monitoring

Respiratory Rate

Breathing patterns are captured by tracking chest wall movement during respiration.

Clinical Applications:

• COPD exacerbation detection
• Sleep apnea screening
• Respiratory distress alerting

Presence Detection

The sensor knows when a resident is in the room and when they have left, enabling:

Clinical Applications:

• Elopement alerts for memory care
• Fall detection (sudden absence from bed)
• Activity pattern monitoring

Why Sensorless Monitoring for Memory Care?

Traditional RPM devices require residents to actively participate—pressing a button, wearing a device, or placing a finger in a clip. For residents with dementia or cognitive impairment, this can be:

• Confusing - They may not understand what the device is for
• Frightening - Unfamiliar devices can cause anxiety
• Impractical - Devices get removed, lost, or broken
• Unreliable - Inconsistent readings due to improper use

Sensorless monitoring eliminates these challenges by requiring zero resident participation. The sensor works 24/7 without any action needed from the resident or staff.

Comparison: Sensorless vs. Traditional Monitoring

Clinical Benefits

Early Detection of Decline

Continuous monitoring captures subtle changes in vital sign patterns that might be missed with periodic manual checks. A gradual increase in resting heart rate or change in respiratory patterns can indicate developing illness.

Reduced Staff Burden

Staff don't need to wake residents for nighttime vital checks. The sensor captures data continuously, improving sleep quality for residents while ensuring clinical oversight.

Fall Detection

Sudden absence from bed combined with lack of movement in the room can trigger fall alerts, enabling rapid response even when no one witnesses the fall.

Sleep Quality Insights

Track sleep patterns including time in bed, nighttime awakenings, and restless periods. This data supports care planning and medication management.

Implementation

Sensorless monitoring deployment is straightforward:

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sensorless monitoring FDA-cleared?

Yes. The Xandar Kardian XK300 is FDA-cleared for vital sign monitoring. CCN Health integrates this device with PointClickCare for seamless clinical workflow.

Does the sensor record video or audio?

No. Xandar Kardian sensors use radar only—no camera or microphone. Resident privacy is fully protected.

How accurate is radar-based vital sign monitoring?

Clinical studies show 95%+ accuracy for heart rate and respiratory rate compared to contact-based monitoring devices when the resident is stationary.

Can one sensor monitor multiple residents?

Each sensor is designed for single-resident rooms. For shared rooms, multiple sensors may be needed with zone configuration.

Does this work with PointClickCare for billing?

Yes. Sensorless monitoring data flows to PointClickCare and can be used for RPM billing documentation (CPT codes 99453, 99454, 99457, 99458) when combined with clinical oversight services.

What happens if the resident leaves the room?

The sensor detects absence and can trigger alerts for elopement risk residents. When the resident returns, monitoring resumes automatically.

Use Cases

Memory Care Communities

The primary use case for sensorless monitoring. Residents with dementia benefit from continuous monitoring without any device interaction.

Assisted Living

Residents who prefer not to wear devices or who have difficulty using traditional monitoring equipment.

Skilled Nursing Facilities

High-acuity residents who need continuous monitoring but may remove or damage wearable devices.

Hospice & Palliative Care

Comfortable, non-invasive monitoring for residents at end of life.

Get Started

Contact CCN Health to learn how sensorless monitoring with PointClickCare integration can improve care quality in your memory care or senior living community. Schedule a demo to see Xandar Kardian technology in action.