The operational management of hospital infrastructure is extremely complex and requires monitoring of critical equipment variables that, in the event of failure, can cause incalculable losses to patients and institutions.
Both primary equipment—used under normal operating conditions—and secondary equipment—used in the event of primary equipment failure—must be in good operating condition 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. An operational failure of primary equipment, followed by a second failure of secondary equipment that, due to ignorance, was not ready for operation, can be responsible for a catastrophe leading to the death of hospitalized patients.
There are several challenges that make it difficult to obtain reliable, up-to-date data, including:
- The dependence on manual records, which at the very least illustrate a momentary situation during verification (round);
- In addition to inaccuracy, when on physical media, they may not be sent to the person responsible, compromising the quality and integrity of the information;
- Difficulty accessing equipment prevents an up-to-date view of the hospital's situation, as well as quick decision-making based on the needs of the operation.
- The lack of standardization of processes and information systems used by hospitals, which makes it difficult to compare and analyze data between different units or health networks.
- The lack of adequate indicators and analysis tools that allow for measuring the performance, productivity and quality of hospital operations, as well as identifying problems, opportunities and trends.
- Cultural and organizational resistance to change, which limits the adoption of new technologies and methodologies for hospital operational management, as well as the dissemination and use of data for the continuous improvement of processes and results.
It's clear that monitoring this infrastructure isn't feasible without an automated process. Even with automated monitoring, the number and dependencies of critical operational variables make interpretation and control for operational management very complex.
In addition to monitoring, the system needs to intelligently signal issues by comparing critical parameters, trends, and situations before any problem escalates to a critical situation. Most of the time, as in healthcare, an infrastructure problem, if detected early, has minimal impact on operations.
The QI Control solution
QI Control Solution , developed in partnership with Above-Net Brasil by White Martins, is an intelligent hospital infrastructure management tool that offers a number of significant benefits. Based on Bridgemeter , it stands out for its real-time monitoring, intelligence, and prediction capabilities, contributing to the efficiency and reliability of hospital operations.
Here are some of the main differences and benefits of this solution:
- Operational Problem Prediction: One of the most notable features of the QI Control Solution is its ability to predict operational problems before they occur. This allows hospitals to take proactive measures to prevent unexpected equipment failures, which is critical to the continuity of healthcare.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Real-time monitoring is crucial for promptly identifying and responding to problems effectively. This ensures patient safety and efficient hospital operations.
- Continuous Operation in Emergency Situations: The QI Control Solution helps ensure the continuous operation of secondary equipment in emergency situations. This is critical in hospital settings, where service interruptions can have serious consequences.
- Reduced Maintenance Costs: Continuous monitoring based on IoT (Internet of Things) enables more efficient maintenance based on real-world conditions. This can result in cost savings because maintenance interventions occur only when necessary, rather than following a fixed schedule.
- Comprehensive Visibility and Information: The QI Control Solution provides comprehensive information on the status of all hospital equipment. This enables maintenance and operations teams to make informed and effective decisions.
- Improved Quality of Healthcare: By avoiding unplanned interruptions and ensuring the continuous operation of medical equipment, the QI Control Solution directly contributes to improving the quality of healthcare provided to patients.
- Improved Regulatory Compliance: Smart management through IoT Monitoring can help hospitals meet key requirements for various certifications.
In summary, the QI Control Solution is an advanced and innovative solution that addresses critical challenges in hospital infrastructure management. Its predictive capabilities, real-time monitoring, and use of IoT make it a valuable tool for hospitals seeking to improve operational efficiency, ensure service continuity, and reduce maintenance costs, while ensuring the highest standard of patient care.
Use Cases and ROI of Intelligent Operational Management of a Hospital Infrastructure
An important point for calculating return on investment (ROI):
QI Control is interoperable with any hospital equipment or system, and does not depend on another system for the integration of this equipment and can consolidate information from legacy systems into a single system.
Below we present a real case that demonstrates the importance of efficient management of hospital operations through intelligent monitoring:
Due to a lack of maintenance on the gas network, excessive humidity developed to the point that widespread fan failure occurred. The maintenance/purchase cost of new fans was R$140,000.00.
With QI Control's intelligent monitoring, the event would not have happened and the ROI would be calculated as follows:
This ROI refers to just one isolated event in the gas network compared to the investment made in monitoring the entire medical gas infrastructure. If other points of failure and maintenance savings are considered, the ROI will be even higher with the same investment.
Conclusion
Intelligent monitoring of hospital operations is an essential tool for ensuring hospital safety and efficiency. QI Control technology is an effective and comprehensive solution that can help hospitals improve quality of care and reduce risks.
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