Intelligent operational management of hospital infrastructure

Operational management of hospital infrastructure is extremely complex and requires supervision of critical equipment variables that in case of failure can cause incalculable damage to patients and institutions.

Both primary equipment - those used under normal operating conditions and secondary equipment - used in case of primary failure, should be in good operating condition 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. An operational failure of primary equipment, followed by a second failure of secondary equipment that was not ready for operation, may be responsible for a catastrophe leading to death hospitalized patients.

There are several challenges that make it difficult to obtain updated reliable data, including:

• Dependence on manual records, which at least illustrate a momentary situation in the (round) verification;
• In addition to inaccuracy, when in physical media, they may not be sent to the responsible compromising the quality and integrity of information;
• The difficulty of access to equipment prevents the updated view of the hospital situation, as well as the quick decision making and based on the need for 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 appropriate indicators and analysis tools that allow measuring performance, productivity and quality of hospital operation, as well as identify problems, opportunities and trends.
• Cultural and organizational resistance to change, which limits the adoption of new technologies and methodologies of hospital operational management, as well as the dissemination and use of data for continuous improvement of processes and results.

It is clear that monitoring this infrastructure is not an enforceable task without an automated process. Still, even with automated monitoring, the quantity and dependencies of the operation's critical variables makes interpretation and control for operational management very complex.

In addition to monitoring, the system needs to indicate intelligently, from the comparison of critical parameters, trends and situations before any problem escap for a critical situation. Most of the time, as well as in health, an infrastructure problem, if detected in advance, has minimal impacts on the operation.

The Qi Control Solution

Qi Control solution , developed in partnership with Above-Net Brazil by White Martins, is a intelligent hospital infrastructure management tool that offers a number of significant benefits. Bridgemeter technology , it stands out for its skills of real -time monitoring, intelligence and prediction, contributing to the efficiency and reliability of hospital operations.

Here are some of the main differentials and benefits of this solution:

1. Prediction of Operational Problems: One of the most notable characteristics of Qi Control solution is the ability to predict operational problems before they occur. This allows hospitals to take proactive measures to avoid unexpected equipment failures, which is fundamental for continuing health care.
2. Real -time monitoring: Real -time monitoring capacity is crucial to identifying problems immediately and responding to them effectively. This ensures patient safety and hospital efficient operation.
3. Continuous operation in emergency situations: Qi Control solution helps ensure continuous operation of secondary equipment in emergency situations. This is critical in hospital environments, where interruption of services can have serious consequences.
4. Maintenance Cost Reduction: IoT -based continuous monitoring (Internet of Things) allows more efficient maintenance based on real conditions. This can result in cost reduction as maintenance interventions occur only when necessary instead of following a fixed schedule.
5. Visibility and Comprehensive Information: The Qi Control Solution provides comprehensive information about the state of all hospital equipment. This allows the maintenance and operations team to make informed and effective decisions.
6. Improvement in the quality of health care: By avoiding unplanned interruptions and ensuring continuous operation of medical equipment, the Qi Control solution directly contributes to improving the quality of health care provided to patients.
7. Improvement in compliance for regulatory bodies: Intelligent management through IoT monitoring can help hospitals meet fundamental requirements for various certifications.

In short, the Qi Control solution is an advanced and innovative solution that addresses critical challenges in hospital infrastructure management. Its prediction capabilities, real -time monitoring and IoT use make it a valuable tool for hospitals that seek to improve operational efficiency, ensure continuity of services 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 interopoperable with any equipment or hospital system, and does not depend on another system for integrating these equipment and can consolidate legacy systems information into a single system.

Below is a real case that demonstrates the importance of efficient management of hospital operation through intelligent monitoring:

Due to the lack of maintenance of the gas network, there was excess moisture to a point that began a widespread fault of fans. The maintenance/purchase cost of new fans was R $ 140,000.00.

With the intelligent monitoring of Qi Control the event would not have happened and ROI would be calculated as follows:

This ROI refers to only an isolated event of the gases network against the investment made to monitor the entire medicinal gases infrastructure. If considered other failure points and maintenance economies ROI will be even higher with the same investment.

Conclusion

Intelligent monitoring of hospital operation is an essential tool to ensure the safety and efficiency of hospitals. Qi Control technology is an effective and comprehensive solution that can help hospitals improve the quality of care and reduce risks.

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