Visual aid tool for optimization of hospital resources
This technology is a visual aid tool that compiles critical information into a single schematic to help hospitals optimize allocation of resources during times of patient surge.
Unmet Need: Hospital resource management tool during patient surge
Unprecedented events such as pandemics, war, and natural disasters may lead to a large influx of patients with intensive care requirements within short periods of time. Considering the resource and staff shortages that hospitals have experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a critical need for a strategy capable of monitoring patient intake and use of vital hospital resources in real-time.
The Technology: Bed map and visual aid for hospital management
This technology is a visual aid tool that compiles critical information into a single schematic to help hospitals optimize allocation of resources on a day-to-day basis, as well as during times of patient surge. The generated schematic is updated daily, displaying current hospital resources, personnel, and bed availability to increase patient throughput while maintaining patient safety. It considers physical characteristics of the hospital building, such as the location of rooms with negative pressure, and incorporates data from electronic health records along with relevant personnel information to ensure adequate staffing and space allocation.
Applications:
- Real-time staff management for hospital personnel
- Real-time inventory management for hospital resources and equipment
- Resource management of other large commercial spaces
Advantages:
- Optimizes hospital resources in real-time
- Simplifies resource management
- Provides up-to-date inventory of essential hospital equipment
- Aids timely purchasing of essential medical supplies
- Cost-effective
Lead Inventor:
Tech Ventures Reference:
IR CU20394
Licensing Contact: Joan Martinez