Kalmar, SE anticipates senior resident needs with preventative health pilot
Municipal officials are deploying council nurses to meet with residents aged 79 to 81 in Kvarnholmen. Each 90-minute appointment explores resident health from a holistic perspective including diet, mental health, and active lifestyles. Nurses establish action plans with their patients for follow-ups during annual consultations. The pilot may be extended to the Kalmar region if proactive care yields better health results among participants.
Kalmar, SE
Sweden
Kalmar Regional Council, SE
Sweden
Kalmar, SE creates an in-house mobile device management system for facilities teams
The municipal IT team first deployed its MDM system for water and sewer monitoring by Kalmar Vatten. A dedicated mobile app for facilities managers at KIFAB Arena built on this initial success. The app allows inspections and control over systems ranging from door locks to heating. Kalmar responded to potential security concerns with a limited group of superusers who can override mobile app use.
Kalmar, SE
Sweden
Kalmar, SE boosts the local economy with free deliveries through Kalmar Home Drive
Municipal officials contracted couriers and taxi companies for deliveries to all local address. Kalmar Home Drive carries purchases of non-essential products like clothing and small appliances as well as library orders. Local residents support vehicle-for-hire businesses and locally owned shops when they make qualifying purchases. The program was initially created to facilitate socially distanced exchanges during COVID-19.
Kalmar, SE
Sweden
Kalmar Regional Council, SE
Sweden