WHAT IS SMARTH HEALTHCARE ? What is actually smart healthcare is ? HOW IS SMART HEALTHCARE IMPACTING OUR CURRENT INDUSTRY AND NATION? APPLIED CASE OF SMART HEALTHCARE How we implement smart healthcare for our client How Smart Healthcare develop and contribute a big part of our industry and nation Smart Healthcare: The Future for Better Quality of Care
Nowadays, technology has been incorporated into every aspect of our modern life, ranging from essentials like the internet and smartphones to entire buildings powered by AI (artificial intelligence). The healthcare industry is no exception. And technological advancement in this field is one of the most vital to improving the quality of life for populations across the globe like Smart Healthcare does right now. Smart Healthcare refers to integrating software and hardware to improve healthcare services. Smart healthcare combines cutting-edge technology to enhance healthcare services, including IoT, AI, machine learning algorithms, wearables, and medical robots. Automating repetitive and manual-laboured work and more focus on patients. What is Smart Healthcare? By automating repetitive and rule-based processes, Smart Healthcare solutions can significantly reduce manual time investment on tasks like administration and inventory. Automation also eliminates the risk of human error, which in the healthcare industry can be very costly. By reducing administrative workload, Smart Healthcare solutions allow organisations to deploy healthcare professionals in patient care areas requiring a human touch. W E R K D O N E | P A G E 2
Specific technologies or devices can't define Smart Healthcare but rather by how they are employed and integrated to construct a future-proof solution. In other words, how well they support the larger healthcare ecosystem. It comprises any system that interfaces software and hardware to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare services. Such systems facilitate the seamless transfer of information, implement assistive automation, and leverage data for reactive and predictive decision-making. Technologies commonly employed in such systems include IoT, artificial intelligence, and machine learning algorithms. And devices such as wearables, robotics, and other medical devices. W E R K D O N E | P A G E 3 Smart Healthcare in 2023
W E R K D O N E | P A G E 4 The Role of Health Sectors: Contribution to the Nation Why do many countries, like Singapore, focus on developing a better healthcare ecosystem? The answer is that health issues can hurt productivity, resulting in additional expenses. The other reason is that access to affordable and high-quality healthcare is a social and ethical responsibility to society's long-term growth and well-being. When individuals have good health, they are better equipped to contribute to the productivity of their workplaces. It's inspiring to see how healthcare plays such a vital role in promoting the prosperity of nations. Apart from being related to productivity, the healthcare sector also directly contributes to the country through the development of medical tourism. Medical tourism development has proven to be a significant foreign exchange earner for the country. For example, one can see how the complete healthcare ecosystem in Singapore eventually attracts patients from neighbouring countries to seek treatment. It is a matter of ecosystems and how international recognition through various international accreditations can create trust for patients undergoing treatment.
W E R K D O N E | P A G E 5 For Ren Ci, WerkDone implemented a comprehensive Visitor Management System to improve day-to-day workflow efficiency. The system is operational now at multiple Ren Ci facilities and seamlessly processes more than 150- 200 appointments daily. Visitor Management is fully automated, with little to no requirement for administrative and security staff. In addition, the system differentiates between over 50 visitor categories (based on visit purpose and security clearance). Access rules can be configured per category, and every visit is logged on a centralised management dashboard for easy access and analysis. The ability to finely manage and adjust access clearance for different visitors without using a single system allows great flexibility and adaptability. Applied Case of Ren Ci: VMS for Improving Care & Security
W E R K D O N E | P A G E 6 Wearable technology has been a game changer, and its integration with healthcare has been no exception. The way this little device has impacted how we selfmonitored our health condition Today's wearables market has seen an average growth rate of 26,8% each year, and it will keep snowballing. The other data shows that 30% of people in Singapore use personal health devices more than before the pandemic. This extensive growth is caused by how wearable technology shapes a healthy lifestyle, making it more accessible and personalised for everyone. Wearables Integration in Smart Healthcare Ecosystem Not only for daily driving, wearables technology also expanded the possibility of improvement in care and preventive medicine. Various wearable technologies can address specific issues, such as using gyroscopes for fall prevention or implementing Bluetooth AoE for location tracking. Wearable technology is revolutionising the way we approach healthcare.
W E R K D O N E | P A G E 6 Smart Healthcare leverages data to provide better care. Data can be drawn from many sources, from Vital Signs Devices within healthcare facilities to wearables like smartwatches or badges. Data can be stored for future reference or accessed for realtime monitoring. The ability to gather and transmit data across integrated healthcare systems can detect early warning signs, predict disease progression, and improve treatment plans. This data helps healthcare professionals make informed decisions, apply timely interventions, and improve patient outcomes. Data Privacy & Standardisation: The Dilemma in Current Healthcare System But with the vast amount of sensitive patient information being collected and transmitted, it is vital to have robust safeguards to protect against unauthorised access and breaches. Encryption, authentication protocols, and discerning access control are essential to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of patient information. Frequently, this is cause for organisations to continue to employ systems which need to serve them better. They may stick with familiar systems that they understand despite plateaus and even noticeable downward trends in efficiency. Establishing universal standards and protocols is a crucial factor to consider while maintaining data privacy.
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