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QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BIRMINGHAM. DIGITAL BIRMINGHAM. FIRST NEW ACUTE HOSPITAL IN BIRMINGHAM FOR 70 YEARS. STUNNING NEW HOSPITAL FOR THE BEST IN CARE. 3D VIRTUAL QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BIRMINGHAM. Overview
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QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BIRMINGHAM DIGITAL BIRMINGHAM
3D VIRTUAL QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BIRMINGHAM • Overview • 3D Virtual Simulation software allows users to interact in a computer simulated environment, thereby tackling two key issues • Way finding for patients and visitors whilst in the hospital premises • Staff induction and orientation
3D PATIENT WAY FINDING • Challenge: • To avoid Heathrow Terminal 5 chaos • Solution: • 3D Virtual Way finding Kiosks/LCD screens
3D PATIENT WAY FINDING • Benefits: • Integrate with self check in system • Interactive and easy to use menu screens and language options for navigation • 3D photo realistic display • Reduction of anxiety and stress for patients/visitors • Increased patient/visitor satisfaction which leads to reputation build up • Reduced way finding problems • Assist patients/visitors to familiarise themselves with the layout and map direction before coming to the hospital, i.e. through the hospitals web site
3D STAFF FAMILIARISATION AND INDUCTION • Challenge: • Restricted on site visit • Large number of staff • Solution: • 3D Virtual Simulation of the Hospital
3D STAFF FAMILIARISATION AND INDUCTION • Benefits: • Development of familiarity with the interior of the building without a requirement to go on site • Interface is easy to use and requires no computer literacy whatsoever • Navigation around the exterior and interior of the building and choose the right access roads • User can click into each floor of the building to view a 3D floor plan • Scenario based learning such as fire drills, major incident training, cardiac team training
Radio Waves Tagged Assets Ethernet Or Wireless (802.11b) Internet / Intranet Web Browser Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham • Overview • RFID enables to track and identify assets within the Hospital setting, thereby tackling key issues: • Asset inventory • Identification and tracking assets • On time maintenance on assets
TRACK AND IDENTIFY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT • Challenge: • To reduce capital investment for new equipments • To increase patient care • Solution: • Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
TRACK AND IDENTIFY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT • Benefits • Improved asset utilisation rates and control • Fewer rentals and purchase • Improved maintenance processes and meet regulatory • Labour savings • Reduced asset theft/loss • Increased patient care