Ascom has recently launched Ascom Myco, a new solution for
integrated workflow intelligence in healthcare. In this interview,
Nick Guldemond, Associate Professor, University Medical Centre
Utrecht, discusses the importance of intelligent and efficient
workflow in the hospital setting and Roel Ottink, Director Product
Management and Marketing, Ascom, explains how the Ascom Myco is
designed to optimize workflow around nurses and patients.
(Photo: Business Wire)
Why is clinical workflow important?
NG. Healthcare is one of the most complex organizational
systems, including operational issues, financial issues,
information flows, logistics and planning of staff. In the present
situation, but it will be even more severe in the future, there is
a lack of resources in terms of money and people, while at the same
time there is increasing demand for care and for increasing
quality. This means healthcare systems have to constantly optimize
the efficiency of their organizations.
What are the key features of efficient clinical
workflow?
NG. In an ideal situation, everything is optimized to provide
added value, or outcomes, for the patient. Every action and all
resources have to be organized to improve outcomes, providing the
best quality care, timely delivered and evidence based. Looking at
the workflow process, there are tasks such as administration and
transportation – which has physical and logistical issues, for
instance getting medication from location A to B, or information
files from location A to B, food and so on. There is also an
intense information exchange, which is often related to teamwork
and informing others. A lot of time is wasted when exchanging
information, which has a relatively easy solution by using digital
systems and mobile communication devices in the different
departments.
How can workflow in hospitals be improved?
NG. Information has to be logically and efficiently coupled with
actions of people with different expertise and skills. This is also
the same for products or equipment. So in a dashboard-managed care
system, ideally you have available all the information about
equipment, staff, patients, where they physically are, what their
status is, how you can allocate tasks, responsibilities and actions
for the different elements in the workflow. Mobile technology
platforms and devices, such as the Ascom Myco, integrate all
functionalities to deal with these challenges.
What are the main features of Ascom Myco that improve
workflow?
RO. Ascom focus on three different areas within the healthcare
segment; to reduce alarm fatigue, mobilize information and improve
workflows. The Ascom Myco solution plays an important role in this
together with our software UNITE, services and the ability to
integrate with other hospital systems and medical devices. The
patient-centric software allows a nurse to quickly and efficiently
view alerts from the patients assigned to her. She is only sent the
relevant information, which reduces alarm fatigue and information
overload. Second, the system integrates with patient monitors,
nurse call systems, lab, radiology, and EMR systems, so that the
nurse can receive and retrieve all relevant information on the
move. A third feature is barcode scanning for secure, efficient and
easy matching of the right patient to the right information, such
as prescribed medications or blood administration, without having
to type in the patient’s information.
How does carrying 'a gadget' around help rather than hinder
the nurse's role in patient workflow?
RO. The nurse has to carry some form of device for efficient
communications. Many nurses have a simple pager that just bleeps to
say something has happened without saying what, so they have to
find a fixed telephone to find out why. More advanced devices are
large, bulky and heavy, so they can’t fit in a pocket, and don’t
have a clip. We recognized that the carrying aspect is very
important so the Ascom Myco has been optimized for size and weight
to fit comfortably in a pocket and securely, by using a specially
designed clip. The feedback we have received so far is very
good.
Are these improvements a "one-off" or can the Ascom Myco help
healthcare organizations target continuous improvements?
RO. Ascom Myco has been created as the ideal platform for
integration and application development. Since new integrations and
applications are expected to appear on a continuous basis this will
also lead to continuous improvements in healthcare workflows. Ascom
Myco uses the Android operating system like many smartphones, so it
is easily programmable and can link to other applications. We
receive enquiries about apps on a daily basis and have created a
support system to facilitate the development, certification and
handling of apps in order to create a professional eco system of
applications around Ascom Myco.
What are the most important returns on investment from using
the system?
RO. The biggest returns are from savings in time, improvement in
efficiency, and the reduction in potentially costly errors. The
improved information flow will also reduce the stress on nurses and
give them more time to provide relaxed care to patients, which will
lead to more patient satisfaction. These returns will lead to
better outcomes and make the hospital more attractive to
patients.
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For more information visit www.ascommyco.com
ABOUT ASCOM WIRELESS SOLUTIONS
Ascom Wireless Solutions (www.ascom.com/ws) is a leading
provider of on-site wireless communications for key segments such
as hospitals, elderly care, independent living, manufacturing
industries, secure establishments, retail and hotels. More
than 75,000 systems are installed at major companies all over
the world. The company offers a broad range of voice and
professional messaging solutions, creating value for customers by
supporting and optimizing their Mission-Critical processes.
The solutions are based on VoWiFi, IP-DECT, nurse call and paging
technologies, smartly integrated into existing enterprise systems.
The company has subsidiaries in 13 countries and 1,200 employees
worldwide. Founded in 1955 and based in G�teborg, Sweden, Ascom
Wireless Solutions is part of the Ascom Group, listed on the Swiss
Stock Exchange.
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Ascom Wireless SolutionsRoel Ottink, Director Product Management
and MarketingTel: +46 31 55 94 44Email: Roel.Ottink@ascom.se
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