Open AccessA multi-platform information management system of total life cycle for medical equipment
Author(s) -
Erliang Huang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
global clinical engineering journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2578-2762
DOI - 10.31354/globalce.v4i1.78
Subject(s) - medical equipment , computer science , medical equipment management , cover (algebra) , function (biology) , medical information , product life cycle management , information system , engineering , knowledge management , medicine , nursing , electrical engineering , mechanical engineering , evolutionary biology , biology
Objective: To establish a total life cycle information management system for medical equipment based on our hospital’s actual situation. Methods: Per the definition of the total life cycle for the particular item of medical equipment, the function modules were designed and distributed according to different staff postings and then implemented on the WeChat public account-a series of API and services to develop custom features, a mobile app, and a computer web browser. Results: After implementation, the system can cover a series of management stages of the entire life cycle for medical equipment and the information exchanged among various stages. The relevant staff in different posts can operate the medical equipment management information on any of the three platforms. Conclusion: The improvement and efficiency aid staff in various settings in managing medical equipment and medical behaviors and patient safety is increased.