In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, hospitals face the dual challenge of keeping up with technological advancements while improving operational efficiency. As procedural areas merge and healthcare systems grow more complex, the need for flexible, adaptable, and innovative solutions becomes paramount. Enter SurgiCart, Mobile Aspects’ cutting-edge RFID-enabled solution designed to revolutionize supply and inventory management across hospitals.
The Challenge
Healthcare systems are under constant pressure to streamline operations while meeting the diverse needs of multiple departments. This challenge is amplified in procedural service areas, where scheduling thoracic surgeries at 7 a.m. and neuro cases at 9 a.m. in the same room is often required. Without the right technology, locating, restocking, and managing supplies can lead to inefficiencies, delays, and, most critically, compromised patient care.
The SurgiCart Solution
SurgiCart is the answer to these challenges, leveraging RFID technology, data collection, and automation to simplify inventory management. It is a one-stop solution designed to address the unique and evolving needs of healthcare systems.
Key Features of SurgiCart
- Fully Mobile Tracking: SurgiCart’s mobility ensures inventory can be easily managed across floors, departments, and buildings, adapting to the hospital’s procedural demands.
- EHR Integration: Supplies and implant usage can be wirelessly uploaded to patient Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Materials Management Information Systems (MMIS).
- Effortless Maneuverability: Engineered to move seamlessly even when fully stocked, ensuring quick and efficient response times.
- Environment Adaptability: A dynamic solution designed to function in diverse hospital settings, seamlessly transitioning between cases and departments.
- Case Cart Design: Ideal for managing supplies for different procedural cases, saving time and effort in preparation.
- Suite Compatibility: Works in harmony with Mobile Aspects’ portfolio of products for a comprehensive healthcare management system.
The Impact
One of the top 20 research hospitals in the Northeast partnered with Mobile Aspects to integrate SurgiCart into its operations. This innovation transformed their approach to healthcare delivery, providing unprecedented efficiency and flexibility.
“Our hospital has faced a huge operational challenge with finding ways to schedule different types of procedures in the same case rooms throughout the day, and moving supplies and resources to the proper location in a timely manner,” shared the Director of Interventional Radiology.
“SurgiCart is a major part of our strategy for addressing these challenges. Providers now know they have everything they need for a case — all the sizes of supplies that they need — and they can get them to wherever they need to go very quickly. SurgiCart helps save lives by locating and restocking inventory in seconds.”
The Future of Procedural Efficiency
With SurgiCart, hospitals can seamlessly schedule and execute multiple procedures in the same room without delays or supply shortages. The flexibility to adapt to different procedural needs fosters an environment of streamlined processes and enhanced patient care.