Infection Control Platform for Skilled Nursing Facilities
SmartSteward is a digital health solution designed to help skilled nursing facilities manage and prevent infections. Prior to the platform, infection control teams relied on manual processes like spreadsheets and delayed reporting, which limited their ability to respond quickly. To solve this, SmartSteward partnered with Onward Development to build a scalable, real-time infection control system.
Challenge
Infection control teams faced inefficiencies due to manual tracking methods, delayed reporting, and limited visibility into infection trends. These challenges made it difficult to quickly identify outbreaks, manage patient isolation, and optimize antibiotic usage, ultimately impacting patient safety and care quality.
Solution
Onward Development built a comprehensive, HIPAA-compliant web-based platform that enables real-time infection tracking and analysis. The system includes tools for visualizing infection spread across facilities, identifying trends, and isolating affected patients quickly. Additional features such as antibiogram analysis, one-click reporting, and advanced data visualization allow teams to make informed decisions while significantly reducing time spent on administrative tasks.
Results
The platform transformed infection control processes by reducing administrative workload and enabling faster responses to outbreaks. Facilities using xSmartSteward reported measurable reductions in infection rates, improved antibiotic management, and stronger overall infection prevention strategies. The system also provided a scalable, long-term solution for managing infections and supporting better clinical outcomes.
