As Building Champion, you play a key role in getting your communities set up for success with DS smart. This guide will walk you through the essential steps — from unpacking equipment to leading staff training — so you can get your community connected and confident in using the system.
1. Unpack and Setup Your Equipment
Your community will receive one or more equipment boxes containing the DS smart tablets and vital signs monitor hardware needed for setup.
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Review the equipment included in the boxes.
- Verify that no pieces are missing from your shipments.
- Follow the step-by-step instructions to ensure everything is installed and powered correctly.
2. Prepare for Staff Training
Once your equipment is ready, it’s time to get your team engaged and trained.
- Use the Training Facilitator Guide to lead sessions with your caregiver teams.
- Review the sample training timeline to plan out sessions and follow-up activities.
💡 Tip: Schedule short daily touchpoints for the first week to ensure all staff know the workflow and expectations, reinforce learning, and answer questions.
3. Keep Momentum Going
After setup, continue building engagement by:
- Sharing early wins (like utilization or time savings)
- Troubleshooting any hardware issues
- Submitting feedback to help improve your facility’s experience
Your leadership helps your community get the most value from DS smart — thank you for helping your team get started!