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Product Description:
ivWatch is a proven technology with 40+ clinical bodies of evidence, 69 global patents, over 10 million patient monitoring hours, and 300k patients monitored. The technology uses a predictive algorithm and visible and near-infrared light to detect changes in the optical properties of the tissue around an IV site and notifies clinicians in real time to check the IV site if changes are detected. The product checks the IV sit 5x per second and can detect fluid in as little as 0.2mLs of fluid, on average 2.02mLs and is 99% sensitive for 10mLs or less. With the use of early infiltration detection technology may: • Improve patient safety and outcomes • A strong return on investment and cost savings • Reduces hospital and clinician liability • Improves patient satisfaction ratings • Advances clinical competency IV extravasation injuries are avoidable with technology.
About ivWatch.com:

About ivWatch

IV insertion is the most common hospital procedure, yet up to 50% of them fail, often with severe consequences ranging from dosing errors, scarring, skin staining, nerve damage, amputation, and even death. Newport News, Virginia-based ivWatch is changing that.

Founded in 2010 and holding nearly 70 patents and counting, the company has developed a first-of-its-kind Class II medical device, cleared by the FDA and CE-marked, that uses visible and near-infrared light and a predictive algorithm to continuously monitor peripheral IVs to aid in the early detection of IV leakage events, also known as infiltration and extravasation. 

Applied to the skin at the IV site, ivWatch sensors perform over 18,000 checks per hour for signs of IV infiltration and extravasation, notifying healthcare workers of fluid leakage outside of the vein in real time to reduce severe adverse outcomes. 

In 2024, the company surpassed more than 35 clinical proof bodies. It was also named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list, the Inc. 2024 Best in Business list in the Health Products category, and was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of its 2024 Best in Business. The company also reached the Top 3 in the 2024 Startup World Cup Grand Finale, from an initial group of over 8,000 global startups. To learn more, visit www.ivwatch.com. 

Product Description:

NESA Virtual Care enables instantaneous, live communication between providers and patients across all levels of care.

NESA's AI-powered platform is uniquely embedded directly in the EHR enabling single sign-on, virtual care, and documentation all within the electronic health record environment.

NESA supports comprehensive virtual care workflows, including virtual nursing, virtual sitting, interdisciplinary rounding, consultations, patient education, staff safety monitoring and behavioral health monitoring. These functions significantly enhance both patient outcomes and staff efficiency.

By empowering healthcare professionals to make more data-driven, real-time decisions, NESA greatly improves the delivery and timeliness of care.

It can perceive different elements, recognize them, analyze them, and enable caregivers to act upon them in real-time, all within a single virtual care platform.

And best of all - it's embedded within leading EHR systems, so there is no additional system to learn or sign into.

By incorporating these AI enhancements directly into virtual workflows within the clinical setting, healthcare organizations can increase patient safety, improve clinical outcomes, enhance user experience, and optimize overall operational performance.

About NESA Inc.:

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Clients

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Use Cases

Description:

ivWatch is cleared for use on any body mass, skin tone, age group and any PIV site.

Although infiltration rates vary across studies, published evidence suggests that peripheral IV failure rates—including infiltration—can exceed 50%, with some studies reporting rates up to 80% in high-risk neonatal populations. This makes early detection and prevention a critical aspect of neonatal care.

The system scans the site five times per second, resulting in about 18,000 assessments per hour. In contrast, manual inspection of IV sites is typically conducted once per hour or even less frequently, depending on staffing and protocols. While the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) recommends routine and frequent assessments, these are still bound by human limitations and are objective. The system continuously monitors the IV insertion site and identifies subtle changes in tissue characteristics—such as fluid accumulation—by analyzing shifts in light absorption and reflection. These changes often occur before any visible or palpable signs appear.

The system provides a real-time, objective alert when tissue changes suggest infiltration or extravasation, prompting timely and focused clinician evaluation.

Pediatric use cases:

ivWatch is cleared for use on any body mass, skin tone, age group, and any PIV site.

Users:

• NICU

• ICU

• Pediatrics

• Surgical/OR

• Anesthesiology

• Oncology

• Infusion Centers

Description:

Nursing

Connect nurses remotely to increase

accessibility, improve patient engagement,

reduce cost, and enhance outcomes

Consultations

Connect to healthcare providers from

anywhere, anytime, promoting early

interventions and improved outcomes.

Rounding

Manage rounds virtually and escalate

wherever resources are needed, increasing

patient safety and satisfaction.

Admission, Discharge and Transfer

Enable ADT processes virtually, to drive efficiencies

with critical nursing functions and reduce

patient wait times.

Double Medication Verification

Connect with virtual nurses as verification to drive

greater regulatory and legal compliance while saving

valuable time.

Observation

Deliver continuous, AI-powered monitoring to predict

and prevent adverse events, optimize resources and

improve the patient experience.

Pain Assessment & Reassessment

Enhance pain relief with prompt adjustments,

boosting patient satisfaction and compliance.

Bed Turnover

Streamline bed turnover processes, reducing patient

wait times and increasing operational efficiency.

Behavior Management

Remotely monitor patient behavior to ensure realtime

patient and staff safety.

Pediatric use cases:

Meal Monitoring & Support

Ensuring proper nutritional intake, comprehensive behavioral support, consistent guidance, and proactive crisis prevention.

Patient & Family Education

Enhance the care experience for both patients and their families while reducing the bedside time pressure.

Virtual Family Check-ins & Updates

Provide a higher level of family-centered care that improves communication, supports well-being, and enhances overall care experiences.

Chronic Disease Management

Improve the ongoing management of Pediatric patients with conditions like asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, etc.

Mother and Baby Monitoring

Support the care of mothers undergoing detoxification where the risk of newborns being dropped is heightened.

Postpartum and Lactation Support

Enhance patient outcomes, improve family engagement and optimize healthcare delivery for both the mom and baby.

Newborn Observation

Manage respiratory decompensations in newborns, where continuous observation and timely interventions are critical.

eNICU

Greatly enhance the quality of care, improve efficiency and support both clinical staff and families.

Users:

Nurses, Administrators, Physicians, patients, family members

EHR Integrations

Integrations:

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EMR Integration & Relevant Hardware:

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EMRs Supported:

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Hardware Compatibility:

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Integrations:

Acute care EMR, Ambulatory EMR, ADT, Other

EMR Integration & Relevant Hardware:

Required

EMRs Supported:

Epic

Hardware Compatibility:

Desktop, Mobile / Tablet (web optimized), Mobile / Tablet (native app), Other

Client Types

Awards

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Differentiators

Differentiators vs EHR Functionality:

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Differentiators vs Competitors:

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Differentiators vs EHR Functionality:

This product is designed to complement the EHR as an emedded virtual care workflow platform. NESA was designed specifically to support Epic workflows.

Differentiators vs Competitors:
  • The only Virtual Care Solution that is built within “Epic” – no PHI or HIPAA concerns
  • Unlimited Epic-based clinical workflows can be enabled with two-way video and audio
  • Best-of-breed hardware components – Highest definition and clarity of two-way video and audio communications
  • Lower TCO, Futureproof due to modular hardware – easier to replace and upgrade as needed
  • On-prem, and Edge computing making it medicalgrade and mission critical
  • NESA’s large pool of national and international distributors
  • NESA’s talented team of administrative, IT and clinical staff members ensuring customer success

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