Smith+Nephew launch next generation LEAF™ Patient Monitoring System – an innovative pressure injury prevention platform delivering proven clinical impact

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Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, announces the US launch of next generation LEAF♢ Patient Monitoring System, a data-driven pressure injury prevention platform designed to help health care providers tackle the growing burden of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) by strengthening protocols and outcomes. The LEAF System uses a wearable sensor to monitor patient mobility and provide real-time turn status updates, helping to improve workflow efficiency, turn quality, and protocol adherence.1-3 Every year, approximately 60,000 annual deaths in the US are attributed to HAPIs,4 placing a $26.8B annual burden on the nationwide economy.5 For individual hospitals, that can mean millions of extra dollars spent on extended lengths of stay and patient readmissions. Staff shortages, workload pressures, and limited data access all contribute to protocol inconsistencies, while clinicians face growing pressure to improve patient safety and control costs, without compromising outcomes. Positioned at the forefront of HAPI prevention, LEAF Next Generation is a cloud-hosted solution which features a redesigned and enhanced user interface. Designed in consultation with multidisciplinary nursing teams, LEAF Next Generation helps to ensure that at-risk patients get the necessary care at the appropriate time, with improved turn quality and protocol adherence.1-3 The system seamlessly integrates with hospital electronic medical records (EMRs), helping nurses to adhere to turning protocols using real time data and reporting that quickly identifies at-risk patients. Hosted securely on Smith+Nephew’s cloud, with access via any hospital-approved device, clinicians are able to focus on patient care rather than system maintenance. The system's user interface enables intuitive workflow navigation with document automation which allows nurses to quickly access critical information and streamline patient management. Interdisciplinary teams benefit from instant access to patient-level insights, alongside a hospital-wide view to assess performance over time. This helps to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality care is maintained at all times.6 The LEAF system has already transformed HAPI prevention, turning evidence into action compared to the standard of care. Each year, it monitors over 150,000 patients,6 reducing the odds of HAPIs by up to...

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