(Part 1)
The autonoME is a custom environmental control unit / speech generating device that can be used in both hospital and residential settings. As a hospital ECU, the autonoME not only helps patients gain independence and the ability to control their environment, but it also frees up staff time that can then be dedicated to patient medical care.
Spinal cord injury units throughout the country are equipped with the autonoME. We will be posting several articles over the next few months which outline why the autonoME is a preferred ECU unit for hospital settings. Let’s take a closer look at the anatomy of the autonoME.
All-in-one
The autonoME is one of the most ideal ECU units for hospitals because of its all-in one features and comprehensive capabilities. Not only is the autonoME a full environmental control unit, but it is also capable of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Couple this with the fact that it is also a computer equipped with the Windows operating system and you have the perfect all-in-one ECU / AAC solution!
Retrofitting capabilities
The autonoME is a custom environmental control unit that can be retrofitted into existing infrastructure. Cables and clutter are eliminated as Accessibility Services Inc. (ASI) has manufactured a convenient wall box that holds all of the necessary components. When it comes to new construction installation, we can serve as part of the planning team.
Next month, we continue to examine the anatomy of the autonoME and what makes it a perfect ECU unit for hospital settings. Want to learn more about the autonoME? Give us a call for a complimentary consultation!
