How Health Systems Are Embracing Inpatient Ambient Sensors
In Spring 2025, THMA surveyed senior clinical executives at large U.S. health systems about their workforce strategies with a focus on how they're leveraging technology and AI to address staffing-related challenges.
To help you better understand adoption trends and perspectives across your customer base, this resource distills key insights on how health system leaders view inpatient ambient sensors like fall detection sensors.
Data is based on responses from 39 leaders, including CPEs, CNOs/CNEs, and Medical Group executives, all representing health systems with over $1B in operating revenue.
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Key Takeaways
Widespread Use, Mixed Perception: 46% of surveyed health system leaders have already implemented inpatient ambient sensors to mitigate workforce challenges, particularly in high-acuity settings like Hospital Medicine and ICU.
Strategic Value Unclear: Only 33% of leaders plan further investment, and just one-third view the sensors as helpful for recruitment or retention, indicating potential misalignment with broader workforce strategies.
Clinical Buy-In is High: 83% of nursing staff and 71% of physician staff are supportive of inpatient ambient sensors, suggesting strong clinical openness to adoption.
Targeted Use Cases Matter: Adoption is low in areas like Obstetrics and Primary Care, suggesting partners must clearly articulate relevant, value-driven use cases in these lower-acuity environments.
Opportunity for Tech Partnerships: This gap between use and strategic value highlights a prime opportunity for industry technology partners to develop scalable, user-friendly solutions that better align with clinical priorities.