In healthcare establishments, the procedure rooms, like operating rooms (ORs), interventional radiology rooms, and cath lab rooms are among the most challenging spaces to support, largely due to the high volume of intricate and costly equipment they contain. Maintaining such complex equipment requires special attention, not only to ensure positive patient health outcomes but also…
Digital surgery, a concept first defined in 2022, describes the use of advanced technology such as AI and machine learning in surgical procedures. This rapidly evolving field offers great potential in improving surgical processes and patient outcomes as per Robin Selwitz, Director of Technology and Hospital Systems Projects at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.…
The integration of technology into the surgical field has vastly improved efficiency, quality, and patient care. Among the most significant developments in recent years is robotic-assisted surgery, particularly with the Davinci surgical robot system. This technology has revolutionized precision in surgery and has demonstrated advantageous patient outcomes including lesser blood loss, pain, and recovery time.…
The healthcare field is a complex combination of human capabilities, clinical processes, medical devices, and technology. Information Technology (IT) plays a crucial role in managing and integrating these factors, particularly in surgical environments. Peter O’Connor, IT Director at Inova Health System, has more than three decades of experience designing technology infrastructures for hospitals, with a…
In the current healthcare landscape, fragmented data from providers and other stakeholders present a significant challenge and negatively impact care quality. However, in recent times, the industry's focus has shifted to the surgical operating room, the last "black box" in the healthcare chain. To streamline operations and deliver safer, smarter surgical procedures, health care providers…