Paws For Patients vs Chirpy Challenge

Paws for Patients is a native application for volunteer dog handlers at St. Anthony's North Campus in Westminster, Colorado. The patients will scan a QR code that is in their room. Upon scanning the QR code the patient will be brought to a web page where they can fill out a form to opt in to have the therapy dogs visit them. The list resets every night so that patients who are discharged are no longer on the list and the patients who are admitted can have an opportunity to have a visit with the therapy dogs. In the event that there are no patients who have scanned the app will let the volunteer know that there are no patients requesting visits at that time. Each volunteer is run through a screening process prior and will have to be approved by an admin to use this application. The patient's names are formatted in a HIPAA-compliant way and are not stored for more than 24 hours.

Chirpy uses a whimsical songbirds theme to experience progress and make your well-being fly. Each day you record physical activity plus other health habits, a new colorful songbird alights on a wire. Features include: • Connect Chirpy with Apple's Health App to automatically import your step count • Earning chirps for recording health behaviors • Individual and team participation • 260+ delicious, healthy recipes • Inspiring daily health tips. Note: Chirpy syncs with the web version through your organization’s wellness program; you must create your account on the web version before you can use the mobile app.