ECP and Direct Supply Integrate to Eliminate Manual Vitals Entry with DS Smart® Technology

New integration between ECP and Direct Supply's DS Smart® technology automatically sends connected vitals readings into ECP, eliminating manual transcription errors and supporting more accurate clinical documentation for senior living teams.

Milwaukee, WI — Date TBD, 2026 — ECP, the leading all-in-one software provider for senior living communities, today announced its integration with Direct Supply's DS Smart® connected care technology to eliminate a common and costly workflow gap in senior living: manually transcribing vital signs from disconnected devices into the clinical record. The integration automatically transfers readings captured through connected clinical devices directly into ECP, eliminating transcription errors, lightening the burden on care teams, and giving clinicians greater confidence in the accuracy of what's documented.

"Caregivers have enough on their plates. This integration with DS Smart technology takes one more manual task off their list — and does it in a way that actually makes the clinical record more reliable. That's a win for staff and for the residents they're caring for," said James Baumeister, Senior Product Manager at ECP.

The integration reflects both companies' focus on helping operators work more efficiently with connected technology. As senior living communities continue to navigate workforce pressure, rising resident acuity, and growing expectations for timely documentation, tighter workflows between point-of-care tools and clinical systems help teams operate with greater confidence.

“By integrating with ECP, DS Smart will bring its industry-leading technology to more than 8,500 communities using ECP, and help them move device-captured readings directly into the resident record, eliminate millions of potential transcription errors, and support more consistent documentation across shifts,” said Scott Boyce, General Manager of DS Smart.

ECP continues to expand its integration ecosystem to support the systems senior living operators rely on every day. With more than 60 named technology integrations and flexible connectivity options across its platform, ECP is helping communities unify care, operations, and business workflows without adding complexity.

The ECP–DS Smart technology integration is now available. To learn more about ECP's integration network, visit www.ecp123.com/integration-partners.

About ECP

ECP is the leading all-in-one software provider for senior living communities, offering eMAR, EHR, CRM, Move-Ins, Billing and business intelligence solutions. Designed to enhance resident care, staff efficiency, and operational success, ECP's technology is trusted by over 8,000 communities nationwide. With a commitment to seamless integrations and data accessibility, ECP is making senior living software simpler and smarter. Learn more at https://www.ecp123.com.

About Direct Supply

Direct Supply is the largest Senior Living technology & procurement partner, powering 30,000+ buildings with real-time data, AI-powered solutions, and industry expertise.

For more than 40 years, Direct Supply has partnered with Senior Living providers to enhance operations and drive ROI so they can focus on what matters most: caring for America’s Seniors.

DS Smart® is Direct Supply’s connected care technology designed to remove unnecessary steps from vital signs workflows by automatically transferring readings from clinical equipment into the EMR, so caregivers spend less time documenting and more time delivering care. Learn more at dssmart.net.

For Media Inquiries:

ECP
Autumn McKinnell
Marketing Director 
(262) 684-2869
autumn@ecp123.com

Direct Supply
Sean Oroni
DS Smart Consultant
(630) 877-5020
sean.oroni@directsupply.com