Handover device, handover system, handover method, and handover program

Abstract

This invention provides a handover device, handover system, handover method, and handover program that enable staff to appropriately communicate information necessary for the care of users. [Solution] The handover device includes an acquisition unit that acquires recorded information about the status of a predetermined user using a nursing care facility, and an output unit that, when the recorded information acquired by the acquisition unit satisfies predetermined handover criteria, outputs first handover information related to the handover based on the recorded information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a handover device, a handover system, a handover method, and a handover program.

Background Art

[0002] In Japan, due to the improvement of living standards, the improvement of sanitary environment, and the improvement of medical standards accompanying the high economic growth after the war, the aging of the population has become remarkable. Therefore, combined with the decline in the birth rate, it has become an aging society with a high aging rate. In such an aging society, the number of users of care facilities such as hospitals and elderly welfare facilities is increasing due to illness, injury, and aging. Patent Document 1 discloses a technology used in such care facilities.

[0003] Staff working in care facilities usually perform their duties on a shift basis. In the facility, in order to share information about each user of the facility among the staff in each time zone, so-called handover of information is carried out.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In such handovers between staff, it is necessary to appropriately transmit information necessary for the care of users.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances. That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a handover device, a handover system, a handover method, and a handover program capable of appropriately transmitting information necessary for the care of users between staff.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] The above-mentioned problems of the present invention are solved by the following means.

[0008] (1) A handover device comprising: an acquisition unit that acquires recorded information about the condition of a designated user using a nursing care facility; and an output unit that, when the recorded information acquired by the acquisition unit satisfies predetermined handover criteria, outputs first handover information related to the handover based on the recorded information.

[0009] (2) The handover device according to (1) above, further comprising: a determination unit that determines whether or not the handover criteria are met based on the handover criteria and the acquired recorded information; and a generation unit that generates the first handover information based on the recorded information when it is determined that the handover criteria are met, wherein the output unit outputs the generated first handover information.

[0010] (3) The handover device described in (1) above, wherein the acquisition unit acquires the recorded information regarding the user's status on a predetermined day, and the handover criteria are created based on the user's status prior to the predetermined day.

[0011] (4) The acquisition unit acquires the record information of each of the multiple users who use the nursing care facility, and the handover criteria are created for each user.

[0012] (5) The handover device according to (1) above, wherein the acquisition unit acquires the record information of each of the multiple users who use the nursing care facility, and the handover criteria are the same among the multiple users.

[0013] (6) The handover device according to (1) above, wherein the recorded information is recorded by a designated staff member working at the nursing care facility, and the output unit outputs the first handover information by transmitting it to a terminal device used by the staff member.

[0014] (7) The handover device according to (6) above, further comprising a receiving unit that receives a handover instruction input to the terminal device after transmitting the first handover information to the terminal device, wherein the output unit outputs second handover information that includes information regarding matters of the user's status that require handover, based on the received handover instruction.

[0015] (8) The handover device according to (7) above, wherein the output unit outputs the second handover information by transmitting the second handover information to the terminal device.

[0016] (9) The handover device according to (1) above, wherein the output unit stores the first handover information in the storage unit and outputs the first handover information.

[0017] (10) The handover device according to (2) above, wherein the recorded information is recorded by a designated staff member working at the nursing care facility, the acquisition unit further acquires specific information to identify the staff member, and the determination unit further determines whether or not the handover criteria are met based on the specific information.

[0018] (11) A handover system comprising the handover device described in (1) above and a terminal device used by staff working at the nursing care facility.

[0019] (12) The handover system according to (11) above, wherein the output unit outputs the first handover information by transmitting it to the terminal device, and the terminal device that receives the first handover information notifies the staff that the handover is necessary.

[0020] (13) A deferral method executed by a deferral device, the method comprising: obtaining recorded information recorded about the state of a predetermined user who uses a nursing care facility; and outputting deferral information regarding the deferral based on the recorded information when the obtained recorded information meets a predetermined deferral criterion.

[0021] (14) A deferral program for causing a computer to execute the deferral method according to (13) above.

Advantages of the Invention

[0022] In the deferral device, deferral system, deferral method, and deferral program according to the present invention, it is determined whether the recorded information meets the deferral criterion. When it is determined that the deferral criterion is met, first deferral information is output. That is, since the deferral criterion is shared among the staff, matters that require deferral can be appropriately determined regardless of the number of years of experience of the staff. Therefore, information necessary for the nursing care of the user can be appropriately transmitted among the staff.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0023] Advantages and features provided by one or more embodiments of the present invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings. However, these are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the present invention. [Figure 1] It is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a care support system. [Figure 2] It is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of the detection device shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] It is a diagram showing an example of a state where the detection device shown in FIG. 1 is arranged in the user's living room. [Figure 4] It is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of the server shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 5] It is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 6]This figure shows an example of the user record reception screen displayed on the display unit shown in Figure 5. [Figure 7] Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the server. [Figure 8] This figure shows an example of a handover recommendation screen displayed on the display unit shown in Figure 5. [Figure 9] This figure shows an example of the handover input screen displayed on the display unit shown in Figure 5. [Figure 10] Figure 1 is a flowchart illustrating an example of server operation. [Figure 11] This flowchart shows an example of the operation of the handover system according to variation 1. [Figure 12] This flowchart shows an example of the operation of the handover system related to variation 2. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0024] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are omitted. Also, the dimensional ratios in the drawings are exaggerated for illustrative purposes and may differ from the actual ratios.

[0025] <First Embodiment> [Configuration of handover system 1] Figure 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the handover system 1 according to the first embodiment. The handover system 1 is used in a nursing care facility. The handover system 1 includes, for example, a detection device 10, a server 20, a number of mobile terminals 30, and a wireless AP 31. AP is an abbreviation for access point. The detection device 10, server 20, and mobile terminals 30 are connected to communicate with each other via LAN and wireless AP 31. LAN is an abbreviation for Local Area Network. The detection device 10 is installed, for example, in the room of a user 80. The server 20 is managed, for example, by the administrator of the nursing care facility or the provider of the server 20. The mobile terminals 30 are carried by the staff 70 who care for the user 80. The user 80 is a user of the nursing care facility and broadly includes those who require care or nursing. The user 80 includes, for example, those requiring care, those requiring support, and patients. The staff 70 includes staff 71, 72, 73 of various occupations and positions working at the nursing care facility. Here, server 20 corresponds to one specific example of the handover device of the present invention, and mobile terminal 30 corresponds to one specific example of the terminal device of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of the detection device 10. The detection device 10 includes a control unit 101, a communication unit 102, an imaging unit 103, a sensor 104, and a care call unit 105. The control unit 101, communication unit 102, imaging unit 103, sensor 104, and care call unit 105 are interconnected by a bus.

[0027] Figure 3 shows an example of a user's room where the detection device 10 is installed. For example, a bed 91 is installed in user 80's room.

[0028] The control unit 101 includes a CPU, RAM, or ROM. CPU is an abbreviation for Central Processing Unit. RAM is an abbreviation for Random-access memory. ROM is an abbreviation for Read Only Memory. The control unit 101 may also have an HDD or SSD. HDD is an abbreviation for hard disk drive. SSD is an abbreviation for Solid State Drive. The control unit 101 controls and performs calculation processing on each part of the detection device 10 according to the control program. The main functions of the control unit 101 will be described later.

[0029] The communication unit 102 is an interface circuit for communicating with, for example, a server 20, etc., via a LAN. The interface circuit is, for example, a LAN card and a wireless communication circuit.

[0030] The imaging unit 103 is located, for example, on the ceiling or upper part of a wall in a living room. This imaging unit 103 photographs the bed 91 as the observation area and outputs an overhead image. This image includes still images and videos. The imaging unit 103 includes, for example, at least one of a near-infrared camera and a visible light camera. The imaging unit 103 outputs an image signal.

[0031] Sensor 104 includes, for example, a motion sensor. This motion sensor is, for example, an infrared sensor that detects whether or not there is a person in the user's room 80. Sensor 104 is positioned, for example, throughout the entire room or on the bed 91 as the observation area. Sensor 104 may also include other sensors such as a motion sensor, a bed sensor, a mat sensor, or a thermal sensor.

[0032] The care call unit 105 includes, for example, a push-button switch. The care call unit 105 is located, for example, near the bed 91. When the user 80 operates the care call unit 105, the detection device 10 detects the care call. A care call is also called a nurse call. The care call unit 105 may include a voice microphone. When the detection device 10 detects a care call from the care call unit 105, the control unit 101 sends a notification that a care call has been made to the server 20 or the like via the communication unit 102 and the LAN.

[0033] The control unit 101 recognizes the user's actions from the images captured by the imaging unit 103. These recognized actions include, for example, getting up, getting out of bed, getting out of seat, falling, tumbling, walking, and going outside.

[0034] The control unit 101 detects the silhouette of an image from multiple captured images. The captured images include, for example, moving images. Hereinafter, the silhouette of an image will be referred to as a human silhouette. The human silhouette can be detected, for example, by extracting a range of pixels with a relatively large difference by subtracting multiple images taken at different times. The human silhouette may also be detected by background subtraction, which subtracts a background image from a captured image. The human silhouette may also be replaced by joint points detected from the captured image using a trained neural network model. The user 80's actions can be detected from the temporal changes in the user 80's posture, which are recognized based on the human silhouette. The user 80's posture can be, for example, standing, sitting, or lying down. The user 80's actions may also be detected from the relative positional relationship between the human silhouette and objects in the room, such as the bed 91. For example, "getting up" may be detected as an action in which the human silhouette crosses a bed area that has been pre-set as a coordinate region in the captured image. When the control unit 101 detects a predetermined action or state, it sends an event notification to the server 20 via the communication unit 102, which includes the detected predetermined action or state, a unique ID identifying the detection device 10, and the detection time. The event notification is a notification that includes information such as the user 80's actions and state that needs to be reported to staff 70, etc. Predetermined actions include, for example, the user 80 getting up, getting out of bed, getting out of their seat, and falling. Predetermined states include, for example, sleeping.

[0035] The event notification may include the name of the user 80 instead of a unique ID that identifies the detection device 10. The detection of the user 80's predetermined actions may be performed by the server 20. In this case, the control unit 101 transmits the captured image to the server 20. The event notification may also include the detection result from the sensor 104.

[0036] Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of server 20. Server 20 includes a control unit 201, a communication unit 202, and a storage unit 203. The control unit 201, the communication unit 202, and the storage unit 203 are interconnected by a bus.

[0037] The control unit 201 includes a CPU, RAM, and ROM, etc. The control unit 201 controls and processes calculations for each part of the server 20 according to the program. The control unit 201 transmits predetermined types of event notifications received from the detection device 10 to the mobile terminal 30. These predetermined types of event notifications include, for example, waking up and falling. This enables the staff 70 to provide the necessary care to the user 80. More specific functions of the control unit 201 will be described later.

[0038] The communication unit 202 is comprised of an interface circuit for communicating with, for example, a mobile terminal 30 via a LAN.

[0039] The storage unit 203 is composed of an HDD or SSD and stores various programs and data. The storage unit 203 may be provided with a section for temporarily storing information and a section for storing information for a longer period of time.

[0040] Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a mobile terminal 30. The mobile terminal 30 includes a control unit 301, a wireless communication unit 302, a display unit 303, an input unit 304, and an audio input / output unit 305. The control unit 301, wireless communication unit 302, display unit 303, input unit 304, and audio input / output unit 305 are interconnected by a bus. The mobile terminal 30 may be composed of a portable communication terminal device such as a tablet computer, smartphone, or mobile phone.

[0041] The control unit 301 includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, etc. The control unit 301 controls and performs calculations on each part of the mobile terminal 30 according to the program.

[0042] The wireless communication unit 302 communicates wirelessly with each device via the wireless AP 31 or directly using wireless communication standards such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (registered trademark). In addition to the wireless LAN settings, the mobile terminal 30 may be configured to allow access to the server 20 by inputting connection information with the server 20. The connection information with the server 20 may include, for example, the IP address of the server 20 and the port number set on the server 20.

[0043] The display unit 303 and the input unit 304 are configured as touch panels, for example, by superimposing touch sensors on a display surface such as an LCD. The display unit 303 and the input unit 304 display various information and accept various inputs. For example, the user record reception screen is displayed on the display unit 303.

[0044] Figure 6 shows an example of the user record reception screen 3031 displayed on the display unit 303. For example, the control unit 301 displays the user record reception screen 3031 on the display unit 303 in response to instructions from staff member 70 via the input unit 304. Staff member 70 uses this user record reception screen 3031 to input the status of the user 80 in charge into the mobile terminal 30. This records the status of user 80 at each date and time. For example, staff member 71 inputs the name of user 80, Mr. A, Mr. A's status, and the date and time of recording via the input unit 304. Mr. A's status includes, for example, Mr. A's appearance, behavior, vital data, and the care provided to Mr. A. Mr. A's status also includes, for example, Mr. A's eating status, fluid intake status, excretion status, vital status, medication status, and participation in recreation, etc.

[0045] Figure 6 shows the user record reception screen 3031 for inputting information about Mr. A's eating habits. The user record reception screen 3031 may be a free-form input format for numbers and characters, or it may be a pull-down input format. Staff member 71 inputs information about Mr. A, for example, the type of meal, assistance level, staple food form, staple food intake, side dish form, side dish intake, meal fluid intake, liquid diet, tube feeding, lukewarm water, pre-meal medication, and post-meal medication into the mobile terminal 30. This records Mr. A's eating habits at a specified date and time.

[0046] The control unit 301 transmits the recorded information about the user 80's status to the server 20. The recorded information includes, for example, the name or ID that identifies the user 80, the user 80's status, and the date and time of recording. The recorded information may also include, for example, the name or ID that identifies the staff member 70 who made the recording. The server 20 stores the recorded information received from the mobile terminal 30 in the storage unit 203.

[0047] The memory unit 203 stores, for example, past eating habits, fluid intake, excretion, vital signs, medication adherence, and participation in recreational activities for each user 80. The memory unit 203 may also store statistical data on past conditions for each user 80. For example, the memory unit 203 may store the average past food intake, average past excretion volume, average past fluid intake, and average past vital signs for each user 80. The memory unit 203 may also store whether or not a user 80 has experienced incontinence in the past and the types of medication they have taken in the past.

[0048] The audio input / output unit 305 is, for example, a speaker and a microphone, and enables the staff 70 to make voice calls with other mobile terminals 30 via the wireless communication unit 302.

[0049] [Functions of Server 20] Figure 7 is a block diagram showing the functions of the control unit 201 of the server 20. The control unit 201 functions as an acquisition unit 211, a determination unit 212, a generation unit 213, an output unit 214, and a reception unit 215 by executing a program.

[0050] The acquisition unit 211 acquires recorded information. The recorded information is information recorded about the status of a designated user 80 who uses the nursing care facility. For example, staff member 71 uses the user record reception screen 3031 to input the status of user 80, Mr. A, for dinner on October 1st into the mobile terminal 30. The acquisition unit 211 acquires the recorded information entered into the mobile terminal 30 in this manner, for example. The acquisition unit 211 may also acquire contact information from the storage unit 203. The acquisition unit 211 acquires the recorded information for each of the multiple users 80 who use the nursing care facility.

[0051] The judgment unit 212 determines whether the recorded information satisfies the handover criteria based on the handover criteria and the recorded information acquired by the acquisition unit 211. The handover criteria are predetermined and stored, for example, in the storage unit 203. The handover criteria are created for each user 80, for example, based on the user 80's past recorded information. For example, when the judgment unit 212 determines A's recorded information for October 1st, the handover criteria are created based on A's recorded information prior to September 30th. The handover criteria may be created, for example, weekly, monthly, or every few months. For example, the judgment unit 212 determines that the handover criteria are met when A's staple food intake is less than 5 / 10. For example, the judgment unit 212 determines that the handover criteria are not met when A's staple food intake is 5 / 10 or more. For example, handover criteria are also created for B, C, and D based on their individual past recorded information and stored in the storage unit 203.

[0052] When the judgment unit 212 determines that the handover criteria are met, the generation unit 213 generates first handover information based on the recorded information. The first handover information includes, for example, information about matters of the user 80's condition that require handover. Matters that require handover include specific handover details such as meals, fluid intake, or excretion.

[0053] The output unit 214 outputs the first handover information generated by the generation unit 213. The output unit 214 outputs the first handover information by, for example, transmitting it to a mobile terminal 30 used by the staff member 70 who entered the record information. The staff member 70 who entered the record information is, for example, staff member 71. The mobile terminal 30 that received the first handover information displays, for example, a handover recommendation screen on the display unit 303.

[0054] Figure 8 shows an example of a handover recommendation screen 3032 displayed on the display unit 303. The handover recommendation screen 3032 displays a message notifying staff member 71 that a handover to their successor, staff member 70, is necessary. This message includes, for example, confirmation of whether a handover is necessary and specific handover content. This message is generated, for example, by the generation unit 213 based on recorded information. For example, multiple templates may be stored in the storage unit 203, and the generation unit 213 may select a message from these multiple templates that matches the recorded information. The successor staff member 70 is a different staff member 70 from staff member 71 who recorded A's condition on October 1st, for example, staff member 72.

[0055] For example, the handover recommendation screen 3032 displays the message regarding Ms. A's condition on October 1st: "It appears that she is eating less than usual. Shall we hand over the information?" Staff member 71 selects, for example, "Yes" or "No" and enters it into the mobile terminal 30. By selecting, for example, "Yes," the handover instruction is received by the mobile terminal 30. The mobile terminal 30 then sends the received handover instruction to the server 20.

[0056] The reception unit 215 receives this handover instruction. When the reception unit 215 receives the handover instruction, for example, the generation unit 213 generates second handover information based on the handover instruction. The output unit 214 outputs this second handover information. The second handover information includes, for example, information about matters of the user 80's status that need to be handed over. The output unit 214 outputs the second handover information by, for example, transmitting the second handover information to the mobile terminal 30 used by the staff member 70 who entered the record information. The staff member 70 who entered the record information is, for example, staff member 71. The mobile terminal 30 that received the second handover information displays, for example, the handover input screen on the display unit 303.

[0057] Figure 9 shows an example of the handover input screen 3033 displayed on the display unit 303. On the handover input screen 3033, the staff member 71 sets up the handover. The handover input screen 3033 displays, for example, input fields for the handover recipient, room group, importance level, posting period, and handover content. For example, on the handover input screen 3033, a message is pre-filled in the handover content input field. For example, this message is generated by the generation unit 213 based on the recorded information. For example, multiple templates may be stored in the storage unit 203, and the generation unit 213 may select a message that matches the recorded information from among these multiple templates.

[0058] Staff member 71, for example, enters information into each input field on the handover input screen 3033 and then selects "Save". As a result, the mobile terminal 30 sends the handover information entered on the handover input screen 3033 to the server 20. The server 20 stores this handover information in the storage unit 203. At a predetermined timing, the server 20 sends the stored handover information to the mobile terminal 30 used by the successor staff member 72. The predetermined timing is, for example, when staff member 72 starts up the mobile terminal 30.

[0059] [Server 20 Operation] Figure 10 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of server 20. The processes shown in the flowchart are realized by the control unit 201 of server 20 executing a control program.

[0060] (Step S101) First, the server 20 acquires recorded information about a designated user 80. This recorded information is entered into the mobile terminal 30 by, for example, the staff member 70 who was in charge of user 80 at a designated date and time. For example, staff member 71 who was in charge of person A during dinner time on October 1st uses the user record reception screen 3031 on the mobile terminal 30 to input person A's meal status. As a result, the server 20 acquires person A's recorded information for dinner time on October 1st.

[0061] (Step S102) Next, the server 20 determines whether the predetermined handover criteria are met. Based on the handover criteria and the recorded information obtained in step S101, the server 20 determines whether the handover criteria are met. If the server 20 determines that the handover criteria are not met (step S102: NO), it terminates the process.

[0062] (Step S103) When server 20 determines that the handover criteria are met (step S102: YES), it generates the first handover information.

[0063] (Step S104) Next, the server 20 outputs the first handover information generated in step S103. The server 20 outputs the first handover information by, for example, sending it to the mobile terminal 30 used by the staff member 71. Upon receiving the first handover information, the mobile terminal 30 displays, for example, the handover recommendation screen 3032 on the display unit 303.

[0064] (Step S105) Next, the server 20 determines whether or not it has received the handover instruction. For example, the server 20 determines that it has received the handover instruction when "Yes" is selected on the handover recommendation screen 3032. For example, the server 20 determines that it has not received the handover instruction when "No" is selected on the handover recommendation screen 3032. When the server 20 determines that it has not received the handover instruction (step S105: NO), it terminates the process.

[0065] (Step S106) When server 20 determines that it has received the handover instruction (step S105: YES), it generates the second handover information.

[0066] (Step S107) Next, the server 20 outputs the second handover information generated in step S106. The server 20 outputs the second handover information by, for example, transmitting it to the mobile terminal 30 carried by staff member 71. Upon receiving the second handover information, the mobile terminal 30 displays the handover input screen 3033 on the display unit 303, for example.

[0067] (Step S108) After this, the server 20 stores the handover information in the storage unit 203 and terminates the process. For example, when "Save" is selected on the handover input screen 3033, the server 20 stores the handover information in the storage unit 203. The handover information is, for example, the information entered by staff member 71 on the handover input screen 3033 in step S107.

[0068] [Effects of Server 20 and Handover System 1] In this embodiment, the server 20 and the handover system 1 determine whether the recorded status of user 80 meets the handover criteria. If it is determined that the handover criteria are met, the first handover information is output. In other words, since the handover criteria are shared among the staff 70, it is possible to appropriately determine what matters need to be handed over, regardless of the staff 70's years of experience. Therefore, it becomes possible to appropriately transmit information necessary for the care of user 80 among the staff 70. The effects of this will be explained below.

[0069] In nursing care facilities where multiple staff members work in shifts, information about each resident's condition is passed on among the staff. Proper handover ensures that residents receive high-quality care.

[0070] However, inexperienced staff and those with short tenures may have difficulty appropriately determining what matters need to be passed on. If matters requiring handover are not properly communicated, the quality of care provided to users may decline.

[0071] In response, the server 20 determines whether the recorded status of the user 80 meets the handover criteria. This makes it easier for less experienced staff 70 and staff 70 with short years of service to communicate appropriate information to their successor 70, for example, by following the handover recommendation screen 3032.

[0072] Furthermore, since the handover criteria are stored in advance, for example, in the memory unit 203, the server 20 can immediately determine whether a handover is necessary. In other words, by using the server 20, staff members 70 can become aware of changes in the user's condition early on.

[0073] Through proper handover using such a handover system 1, high-quality care can be provided to each user 80. For example, staff 70 can detect early on if a designated user 80's food intake, excretion volume, fluid intake, or vital signs differ from their past condition. This makes it possible to detect illnesses or other problems in the designated user 80 at an early stage.

[0074] For example, if a user 80 who has never experienced incontinence before suddenly experiences incontinence, staff members 70 can detect it early. This makes it possible to detect illnesses or other problems in a designated user 80 at an early stage.

[0075] For example, staff members 70 can quickly notice if the type of medication user 80 is currently taking is different from the type of medication user 80 has taken in the past. This makes it possible to detect any physical or mental health problems in the designated user 80 at an early stage.

[0076] For example, staff members (70, etc.) can notice early on if user 80's frequency of participation in recreational activities has decreased compared to past participation. This makes it possible to detect any physical or mental health problems in the designated user 80 at an early stage.

[0077] In addition, the handover system 1 displays a handover recommendation screen 3032 on the display unit 303 of the mobile terminal 30. This allows less experienced staff 70 to efficiently learn when a handover is necessary for a user 80. In other words, less experienced staff 70 can more quickly and appropriately determine whether a handover is necessary on their own.

[0078] Furthermore, the handover system 1 makes it possible to create handover criteria for each user 80. For example, the handover criteria are created based on the record information of past users 80. This makes it easier for staff 70, etc., to notice changes in individual users 80 at an early stage.

[0079] The following describes other embodiments and modifications of the handover system 1 described in the first embodiment above. In order to avoid repetition of explanations, detailed explanations of configurations similar to those of the information handover system 1 described in the first embodiment above will be omitted below.

[0080] <Second Embodiment> In the handover system 1 according to the second embodiment, the same handover criteria are used among multiple users 80 who utilize a designated nursing care facility. Except for this point, the handover system 1 according to the second embodiment has the same configuration as the handover system 1 according to the first embodiment and produces the same effects.

[0081] The handover criteria are set by the nursing care facility, for example. The nursing care facility determines standard values ​​for each condition of user 80. For example, the nursing care facility decides that user 80's staple food intake is 3 / 10 as one of the handover criteria. For example, this handover criterion is stored in the memory unit 203 of the server 20. The server 20 determines that the handover criterion is met when user 80's staple food intake is less than 3 / 10. Such handover criteria are applied to all users 80 of the nursing care facility: A, B, C, and D.

[0082] In the handover system 1 of this embodiment, as described in the first embodiment above, it is determined whether the recorded status of user 80 meets the handover criteria. If it is determined that the handover criteria are met, the first handover information is output. This makes it possible to appropriately transmit information necessary for the nursing care of user 80 among staff members.

[0083] Furthermore, in this handover system 1, the same handover criteria are used among multiple users 80, making it possible to determine whether or not a handover is necessary with a simpler process.

[0084] <Example 1> Figure 11 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the server 20 in the handover system 1 according to Modification 1. The processing in the flowchart is realized by the control unit 201 of the server 20 executing a control program. In this handover system 1, the handover content is stored without generating second handover information. Except for this point, the handover system 1 according to Modification 1 has the same configuration as the handover system 1 according to the first and second embodiments described above, and achieves the same effects.

[0085] (Steps S201~S203) This server 20 executes the processes of steps S201 to S203 in the same manner as the processes of steps S101 to S103 described in the first embodiment above, and generates first handover information. For example, this first handover information includes information about the status of user 80 that requires handover.

[0086] (Step S204) Next, the server 20 outputs the first handover information generated in step S203. The server 20 outputs the first handover information by, for example, sending it to the mobile terminal 30 used by the staff member 71. Upon receiving the first handover information, the mobile terminal 30 displays the handover input screen 3033 on the display unit 303, for example.

[0087] (Step S205) After this, the server 20 stores the handover information in the storage unit 203 and terminates the process. For example, when "Save" is selected on the handover input screen 3033, the server 20 stores the handover information in the storage unit 203. The handover information is, for example, the information entered by staff member 71 on the handover input screen 3033 in step S204.

[0088] In this modified version of the handover system 1, as described in the first embodiment above, it is determined whether the recorded condition of user 80 meets the handover criteria. If it is determined that the handover criteria are met, the first handover information is output. This makes it possible to appropriately transmit the information necessary for the care of user 80 among the staff 70.

[0089] Furthermore, in this handover system 1, when it is determined that the handover criteria are met, the handover input screen 3033 is displayed on the mobile terminal 30. In other words, the handover content is stored without receiving handover instructions on the handover recommendation screen 3032. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the operations performed by the staff 70 and to perform handovers more easily. In addition, it is possible to further reduce the fluctuations in judgment that occur among multiple staff 70.

[0090] <Modification 2> Figure 12 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the server 20 in the handover system 1 according to Modification 2. The processing in the flowchart is realized by the control unit 201 of the server 20 executing a control program. In this handover system 1, the first handover information is stored in the storage unit 203, etc., without being transmitted to the mobile terminal 30. Except for this point, the handover system 1 according to Modification 2 has the same configuration as the handover system 1 according to the first and second embodiments, respectively, and provides the same effects and advantages.

[0091] (Steps S301~S303) The server 20 executes the processes in steps S301 to S303, similar to the processes in steps S101 to S103 described in the first embodiment above, and generates first handover information. For example, this first handover information includes information about the user 80's status that requires handover.

[0092] (Step S304) Next, the server 20 outputs the first handover information generated in step S303. The server 20 outputs the first handover information by, for example, storing it in the storage unit 203. After this, the server 20 terminates processing.

[0093] The handover system 1 according to this modified version also determines whether the recorded condition of user 80 meets the handover criteria, similar to the first embodiment described above. If it is determined that the handover criteria are met, the first handover information is output. Thus, it becomes possible to appropriately transmit the information necessary for the nursing care of user 80 among the staff 70.

[0094] Furthermore, in this handover system 1, when it is determined that the handover criteria are met, the first handover information is stored in the memory unit 203, etc. In other words, the handover content is stored without displaying the handover recommendation screen 3032 and the handover input screen 3033 on the mobile terminal 30. Therefore, it becomes possible to reduce the operations performed by the staff 70 and to perform handovers more easily. In addition, it becomes possible to further reduce the fluctuations in judgment that occur among multiple staff 70.

[0095] <Variation 3> In the handover system 1 according to Modification 3, the system determines whether the handover criteria are met based on the handover criteria and recorded information, as well as information from the staff member 70 who recorded the recorded information. Except for this point, the handover system 1 according to Modification 3 has the same configuration as the handover system 1 according to the first and second embodiments described above, and produces the same effects.

[0096] The acquisition unit 211 of the server 20 acquires, for example, specific information that identifies the staff member 70 who recorded the record information, in addition to the recorded information. For example, when staff member 71 records the record information of person A, the acquisition unit 211 acquires specific information that identifies staff member 71. The specific information includes, for example, information about staff member 71's name or ID. For example, when staff member 70 logs into the mobile terminal 30, the acquisition unit 211 acquires specific information from the mobile terminal 30. The specific information may be included in the recorded information.

[0097] The judgment unit 212 determines whether the handover criteria are met based on the handover criteria and the record information and specific information acquired by the acquisition unit 211. The handover criteria may be created for each user 80, or the same criteria may be set among multiple users 80. For example, if the staff member 71 who recorded A's record information has a predetermined number of years of experience, the judgment unit 212 determines that a handover is unnecessary, regardless of the amount of staple food A consumed. For example, if the staff member 71 who recorded A's record information does not have a predetermined number of years of experience, the judgment unit 212 determines whether the handover criteria are met based on A's staple food intake, etc.

[0098] The handover system 1 according to this modified version also determines whether the recorded condition of user 80 meets the handover criteria, similar to the first embodiment described above. If it is determined that the handover criteria are met, the first handover information is output. Thus, it becomes possible to appropriately transmit the information necessary for the nursing care of user 80 among the staff 70.

[0099] Furthermore, this handover system 1 can determine whether a handover is necessary by also considering the specific information of the staff member 70 who recorded the information. This makes it possible to flexibly allow staff members 70 to use the handover system 1, for example, depending on their years of experience.

[0100] The configuration of the handover system 1 described above is intended to illustrate the main components in order to explain the features of the above-described embodiment, and is not limited to the above configuration; various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims. Furthermore, it does not preclude configurations that are generally found in systems.

[0101] For example, the mobile terminal 30 may be equipped with the functions of the server 20. For example, the mobile terminal 30 may determine whether a handover is necessary based on the handover criteria and recorded information. Alternatively, the handover system 1 may have an administrator terminal such as a PC instead of the server 20.

[0102] Furthermore, the detection device 10, the server 20, and the mobile terminal 30 may each be composed of multiple devices, or any of the multiple devices may be configured as a single device.

[0103] Furthermore, although the above embodiments describe an example in which staff member 70 inputs recorded information into the mobile terminal 30, the recorded information may be information other than the information input by staff member 70. For example, the recorded information may include information detected by the detection device 10, etc.

[0104] Furthermore, the flowchart described above may omit some steps, and other steps may be added. Also, some steps may be executed simultaneously, and one step may be divided into multiple steps for execution.

[0105] Furthermore, the means and methods for performing the various processing tasks in the handover system 1 described above can be implemented using either a dedicated hardware circuit or a programmed computer. The program may be provided, for example, on a computer-readable recording medium such as a USB memory stick or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)-ROM, or it may be provided online via a network such as the Internet. In this case, the program recorded on the computer-readable recording medium is usually transferred to and stored in a storage unit such as a hard disk. The program may also be provided as a standalone application software, or it may be incorporated as a function into the software of a device such as a detection unit.

[0106] While embodiments of the present invention have been described and illustrated in detail, the disclosed embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not limiting. The scope of the present invention should be interpreted in accordance with the language of the appended claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0107] 1. Handover system, 10 detection devices, 101 Control unit, 102 Communications Department, 103 Imaging unit, 104 sensors, 105 Care Call Department, 20 servers, 201 Control Unit, 202 Communications Department, 203 Memory section, 211 Acquisition Department; 212 Judgment Department, 213 generation section, 214 Output section, 215 Reception Department, 30 mobile devices, 301 Control Unit, 302 Wireless Communication Section, 303 Display section, 304 Input section, 31 Wireless AP, 70 staff members, 80 users.

Claims

1. An acquisition unit that acquires recorded information about the condition of designated users of nursing care facilities, An output unit outputs first handover information relating to the handover based on the recorded information if the recorded information acquired by the acquisition unit satisfies predetermined handover criteria. A handover device equipped with the following features.

2. A determination unit that determines whether or not the handover criteria are met based on the handover criteria and the acquired record information, When it is determined that the handover criteria are met, the generation unit generates the first handover information based on the recorded information. It further possesses, The handover device according to claim 1, wherein the output unit outputs the generated first handover information.

3. The acquisition unit acquires the recorded information regarding the user's status on a predetermined day. The handover device according to claim 1, wherein the handover criteria are created based on the user's condition prior to the predetermined date.

4. The acquisition unit acquires the record information of each of the multiple users who use the nursing care facility. The handover device according to claim 1, wherein the handover criteria are created for each user.

5. The acquisition unit acquires the record information of each of the multiple users who use the nursing care facility. The handover device according to claim 1, wherein the handover criteria are the same among multiple users.

6. The aforementioned record information is recorded by designated staff working at the nursing care facility. The handover device according to claim 1, wherein the output unit outputs the first handover information by transmitting it to a terminal device used by the staff.

7. The device further includes a receiving unit that receives the handover instructions entered into the terminal device after transmitting the first handover information to the terminal device. The handover device according to claim 6, wherein the output unit outputs second handover information, which includes information regarding matters of the user's status that require handover, based on the received handover instruction.

8. The handover device according to claim 7, wherein the output unit outputs the second handover information by transmitting the second handover information to the terminal device.

9. The handover device according to claim 1, wherein the output unit outputs the first handover information by storing the first handover information in the storage unit.

10. The aforementioned record information is recorded by designated staff working at the nursing care facility. The acquisition unit further acquires specific information that identifies the staff member, The handover device according to claim 2, wherein the determination unit further determines whether or not the handover criteria are met based on the specified information.

11. The handover device according to claim 1, Terminal devices used by staff working at the aforementioned nursing care facility and A handover system equipped with this feature.

12. The output unit outputs the first handover information by transmitting the first handover information to the terminal device. The handover system according to claim 11, wherein the terminal device that receives the first handover information notifies the staff that the handover is necessary.

13. A handover method performed by a handover device, To obtain recorded information about the condition of designated users of nursing care facilities, If the acquired record information satisfies predetermined handover criteria, handover information related to the handover will be output based on the record information. A handover method that includes this.

14. A handover program for causing a computer to execute the handover method described in claim 13.

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