Modeling Healthcare Logistics in a Virtual World

1. Hospital Logistics EASTer Island UARK Virtual Hospital Modeling Healthcare Logisticsin a Virtual World Second Life (SL) is a popular online 3D multi-player virtual world where the limits of creating objects and scripting interactions among objects and avatars are based on the player's imagination and scripting skill. Real life, by comparison, is often limited by current technology more than creativity. This project models the complex domain of healthcare logistics in the SL virtual world. We are investigating ubiquitous computing, location aware systems, RFID, massive use of sensors, smart devices, using natural language to talk to devices, workflows, ways of merging reality and virtual reality, and other technology ideas. The potential impact of testing these technologies in a simulated world before deploying in the real world could lower costs and accelerate the pace of technology change. Plus, its fun. The University of Arkansas Hogspitaland EAST Project Island Way more info: vw.ddns.uark.edu Questions: Craig Thompson Ph.D. - cwt@uark.edu - csce.uark.edu/~cwt About the Project Supply Chain Scenario The Warehouse and Delivery Truck, ready for an order An order is filled out based on available items in warehouse The order is loaded onto “smart pallet” and knows what is there The delivery is made to the hospital. The load is moved in. Orders are placed from patients home for med/supplies Med/supplies are used during emergencies and calls Prescriptions at the Pharmacy Doctor registers using smart clipboard Patient registers using smart clipboard Doctor writes prescriptions using smart clipboard Patient visits the pharmacy Patient uses smart prescription dispenser to see prescriptions on file Patient receives pills in smart pill bottle which only he can access Dispenser is ready for use Resupply Scenario Robot carrying pallet The sensing grid used to track the robot and allow robot navigation Robot picking up objects, and reads RFID tag Resupply robot Robot stoking shelves using RFID info Map of the Hogspital showing waypoints Full Visibility and Awareness Range of RFID sensors Hogspital registration kiosk Teleporting chair (uses waypoints) P2P transponder system for communication and transportation Transponder network controller Region-wide RFID tag search Smart Objects Pill bottles know how many pills they contain Smart shelves know how many items they contain and when to restock EKG knows the patient and auto-charts anomalies in heart rhythms Portable X-Ray Machine knows patient and auto-charts x-rays Ultrasound knows patient and auto-charts Respiratory rate monitor knows patient and auto-charts Smart wheelchair knows patient and it’s location EAST Project Island Hospital beds X-Ray Machnine IV with working drip Smart trash can, gives report of contents OR room equipment Virtual classroom The Warehouse containing all model/scripts The EAST summer crew (from left to right): Rommel (Alex), Busterkat (Zach), Sannosuke (Ben), Emilis (Hannah), Prudence (Leah), and Sky479 (Kong). Bathroom with working shower, toilet, and sink Nursery beds Created by Adam Barnes [abarnes@cast.uark.edu] - Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (CAST) - July 08