Project name
Sharing of good practice between the Senior Centre SeneCura Liberec and the Retirement Home Jindřichovice pod Smrkem.
Key actors
- Seniorcentrum SeneCura Liberec – private provider of social services
- Retirement Home Jindřichovice pod Smrkem – a contributory organisation established by the Liberec Region
- Centre for Advanced Technologies at the Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové – member of the EDIH Northeast consortium
- EDIH Northeast Bohemia at the Regional Development Agency
Objective of cooperation
To establish interdisciplinary and intersectoral cooperation aimed at sharing experiences and verifying the benefits of digital innovations in the field of elderly care.
Main activities
- Planned internship of staff from Jindřichovice in the SeneCura facility.
- Networking meetings between management and staff of both facilities.
- Use of assistive technologies – Anume smart pads: In SeneCura long term deployed in operation. Tested in Jindřichovice as part of the Test before invest service.
- Exchange of experience in implementing innovations in different organisational and financial conditions.
Results and benefits
- Strengthening the quality of care for the elderly by sharing best practices.
- Practical comparison of public and private sector approaches.
- Implementation of data-driven care through assistive technologies.
- Developing collaboration and trust between providers, providers and innovators.
The role of EDIH Northeast Bohemia
- Connecting public and private sector stakeholders.
- Supporting the introduction of innovation and digitalization in social services.
- Ensuring technology testing before investment (Test before invest).
Conclusion
The example of cooperation between a contributory organisation and a private provider shows the potential for innovation and sharing of know-how across sectors. The use of digital technologies and networking strengthens the quality of care and the resilience of the system.
