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Productivity enhancements using hand-held computers: a case study.

B J Bruns1

  • 1Department of Clinical Engineering, Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology
|March 1, 1991
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Computerizing the clinical engineering department

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Clinical engineering departments manage complex equipment.
  • Efficient information systems are crucial for equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Manual processes can lead to delays and data inaccuracies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the benefits of computerizing the equipment control information system.
  • To evaluate the impact of automation on clinical engineering operations.
  • To quantify improvements in equipment inspection and repair processes.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative and quantitative assessment of a computerized system.
  • Implementation of hand-held computers for equipment inspections.
  • Integration with portable bar-code printers for on-site labeling.

Main Results:

  • Drastic improvements in clinical engineering department operations.
  • Reduced inspection procedure time by approximately 12 minutes.
  • Enhanced accessibility of equipment repair and inspection data.

Conclusions:

  • Computerization significantly enhances clinical engineering efficiency.
  • Automation, using affordable hand-held computers, streamlines inspections.
  • Future integration of bar-codes will further improve data integrity and parts management.

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