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Smart Infusion Management
Digital transformation—Implementing smart infusion management in the hospital
Hospitals face enormous challenges in providing effective and efficient patient care. Digitalization strategies offer opportunities – but with smart technologies come new issues and new vulnerabilities. So, what does „smart“ really mean for a hospital? A solution that improves integration and connectivity – and provides security, asset and medication management - all at once.
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Days are needed for a hospital technician to update all pumps1
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Times a year a german hospital is under a cyberattack2
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Of all medical errors account for medication errors in the ICU3
Hospital resources are scarce: there is a lack of time, money, and personnel. New technologies can increase efficiency, but also pose risks of cyberattacks – jeopardizing IT infrastructure and maybe even harming patients.
We know there is an urgent need to increase safety levels, while making the most of available resources.
Our solutions for efficient fleet management
One click updates every pump
Gathering pumps for a software update requires lots of effort. With the “Update over the Air“ solution, you make progress with your pump software, not with counting steps. You can implement new functionalities with a single click from the office - and even faster via cloud connection.
Our solutions for interoperability
One step integrates any device
Seamless interoperability with hospital information systems can significantly increase the efficiency of workflows. That's why WiFi connectivity in combination with the bi-directional HL7-IHE communication interface is included in all Space®plus pumps. Your benefit: Continuous data management and documentation.
Our solution for security management
One key secures all system components
Space®plus and OnlineSuiteplus set a new benchmark in protecting against cyberattacks by encrypting data transmission end-to-end. The innovative software and hardware architecture fulfills the latest international recommendations and standards to provide higher security.
Our solution for medication management
One user interface for greater safety
Millions of patients are affected by preventable medication errors each year.4 Space®plus provides innovative safety features to reduce such errors. Discover how the Space®plus system can support nursing staff in managing medications correctly and thus protect patients - even through the most challenging therapies.
Skåne University Hospital,
Sweden
Smart infusion management at a glance
Smart infusion management as our new solution means a plus on all levels: safer systems, more efficient processes, safer patients, more future viability.
Zero touch deployment
Remote updates of infusion pumps via the hospital network with less interruption of clinical workflows.
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Interoperability and docu
Seamlessly integrated into the hospital IT environment using the bi-directional HL7-IHE framework.
Space®plus caches data even when no network connection is available.
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Encryption
Data transmitted through the hospital network between the Space®plus infusion pumps and the OnlineSuiteplus servers are end-to-end encrypted.
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Drug library and
user interface
Drug library data is always up to date at the infusion pumps. The self-explanatory user interface guides healthcare professionals simply and safely.
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Space®plus
and OnlineSuiteplus are a crucial milestone on the way to becoming a smart hospital.
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References
[2] Bernau P. Hacker greifen Kliniken an. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung 2020. https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/digitec/mehr-hacker-angriffe-auf-kliniken-undkritische-infrastruktur-17062421.html. Last access 11.2.22.
[3] Mohiuddin AK. The Role of the Pharmacist in Patient Care: Achieving High Quality, Cost-Effective and Accessible Healthcare Through a Team-Based, Patient-Centered Approach 2020.
[4] Da Silva BA, Krishnamurthy M. The alarming reality of medication error: a patient case and review of Pennsylvania and National data. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2016 Sep 7;6(4):31758. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5016741/. Last access 11.2.22.
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