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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 ManagementFacility to manage units. Each unit has:

SettingDescription
NameDisplay name for the unit (e.g., "Acute Behavioral Health")
Unit TypeClassification: Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Psychiatric, Emergency, Medical/Surgical, Long-Term Care, Other
FloorFloor or building identifier (optional)
Default Observation IntervalDefault interval for new patients on this unit (Q5, Q15, Q30, Q60)
Proximity ThresholdBLE proximity verification distance (1–10 feet)
CalibrateRSSI calibration for accurate distance measurement
Night ModeNight observation protocol and hours
Escalation DelaysAlert escalation timing for Levels 2–4

Night Mode

Configure how observations work during nighttime hours:

SettingDescription
Night StartWhen night mode begins (e.g., 22:00)
Night EndWhen night mode ends (e.g., 06:00)
Night ModeObservation protocol during night hours

Night Mode Options

ModeDescription
Full EntryStaff enter the room and document normally
DoorwayStaff observe from the doorway without entering
Passive OnlyRely on sensor data with minimal disruption

In passive mode, the sensor hub confirms patient presence and auto-generates observation records. With room doorway receivers installed, the system confirms room-level presence. Without them, it confirms unit-level presence.

Night mode affects the quick templates shown during observation entry and how proximity verification works.

Alert Escalation

Each unit can customize alert escalation timing:

LevelDefault DelayRecipient
Level 10 minutesAssigned staff
Level 25 minutesCharge nurse
Level 310 minutesUnit manager
Level 415 minutesDirector/Admin

Delays are cumulative — Level 3 triggers 15 minutes after the alert is created if still unacknowledged (5 + 10).

RSSI Calibration

The Calibrate button in unit settings lets you tune proximity distance accuracy for your facility's environment. Different construction materials (concrete, glass, steel) affect BLE signal propagation.

Running Calibration

  1. Edit a unit and tap Calibrate next to the proximity threshold
  2. Select a wristband from the list of detected wristbands
  3. Place the wristband exactly 1 meter from your device and tap Measure
  4. Hold still for 5 seconds while the app samples the signal
  5. Optionally measure at 3 meters for improved accuracy
  6. Review the measured values and tap Save

The calibration measures:

  • RSSI at 1m: The signal strength at 1 meter distance (typically -50 to -70 dBm)
  • Path Loss Exponent: How quickly the signal weakens with distance (typically 1.5–4.5)

Tap Reset to Defaults to restore factory calibration values (-59 dBm, 2.5 path loss).

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

  1. Navigate to ManagementFacility
  2. Tap Add Unit
  3. Enter the unit name, type, and floor
  4. Configure unit settings (night mode, observation interval, proximity threshold, escalation delays)
  5. 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.