This practice is using the “Brave AI” which helps staff to identify vulnerable
patients who may otherwise go under the radar.
Following a successful pilot in care homes in Somerset which reduced
resident falls by 35%, attendances to Emergency Departments by 60%, and
ambulance callouts by 8.7% the Brave AI device will be rolled out to over 30
areas in the South West in 2024.
By using a machine learning (AI) algorithm to look for patterns in registered
patients’ records, the technology assesses an individual’s risk of unplanned
hospital admission in the next year.
Integrated neighbourhood teams of nurses, pharmacists, therapists, health
coaches, social prescribers and doctors then use the information to reach
out to those in need.
They can then offer to put in place personalised support and create a
personalised care and support plan. This may include other ways of working
setting up remote health monitors, offering apps to self-report wellbeing,
or linking up with voluntary groups or classes to avoid loneliness.
To find out more about how the tool works and what this means for you
please visit the NHS Somerset website. If you would like to speak to
someone in person please contact the practice who will be able to get the relevant member of staff to talk you through the device.