New Technologies and Healthcare Delivery Alternatives

1. NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND HEALTHCARE DELIVERY ALTERNATIVES
WILL HAVE A POSITIVE EFFECT ON HEALTHCARE OPERATIONAL
EXCELLENCE
TEAM 2
Lori Cumberland, Shequanda Evins, Jaxon hunter, Ryan Lackey, Trace Lindquist,
Jessica Massey, Jeremy McLane, Robert McMath, Andrew Soder, Kaveh Tayebi

2. OBJECTIVES
 Define Operational Excellence
 Alternative Delivery Methods in Healthcare
o Telemedicine, Urgent Care, Remote Patient Monitoring
 New Technologies and Software
o Cloud-based platforms, EHRs, & Data Analytics
 Waste Reduction
 Advancements & Opportunities in AI
o AI, VR, 3D printing, and Robotics

3. OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE- JAXON

4. TELEMEDICINE
• Improves operational capability
to provide for patients
• Allows providers to reach
traditionally underserved
communities
• Allows rural communities to have
access to specialists
• Cost reduction for families
seeking care
• Telepharmacy’s allow access to
continuous care for patients with
long term illness.

5. URGENT CARE

6. REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING
(RPM) WEARABLES
-SHEQUANDA
 Reduces Hospital Admissions: Healthcare organizations implementing
RPM technologies have reported a 38% reduction in hospital admissions.
Wearables allow continuous monitoring of patients’ vital signs, enabling
early intervention and preventing unnecessary hospitalizations.
 Cost Savings: Approximately 17% of organizations using RPM wearables
have experienced measurable cost savings. By avoiding hospital stays and
enabling proactive care, wearables contribute to financial efficiency.
 Improved Patient Outcomes: Real-time data collection through
wearables empowers healthcare providers to make informed decisions.
Monitoring parameters like blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and activity
levels helps tailor personalized treatment plans, leading to better patient
outcomes.
 Enhanced Telemedicine: Wearables facilitate remote patient monitoring,
reducing the need for frequent in-person visits. This not only improves
patient convenience but also enables early detection of health issues.

7. REMOTE PATIENT
MONITORING (RPM) WEARABLES
Healthcare Delivery Alternatives:
 Telehealth and Virtual Visits: Wearables enable seamless integration with
telehealth platforms. Patients can share real-time data with healthcare providers
during virtual visits, enhancing care access and reducing travel time and costs.
 Personalized Treatment Plans: Wearables provide continuous health data,
allowing clinicians to tailor treatment plans based on individual needs. This
personalized approach enhances patient satisfaction and adherence to care
recommendations.
 Interconnected Ecosystem: Wearables bridge the gap between patients and
providers. By fostering interconnectedness, healthcare systems can streamline
communication, improve care coordination, and enhance operational efficiency.
 Early Detection and Prevention: Wearables detect subtle changes in health
parameters, enabling early intervention. This proactive approach reduces the
burden on emergency services and prevents complications.

8. ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY
1. Home Care
a. Allows care in comfort of home
b. Reduced burden on hospitals
c. Early detection of high-risk
conditions
d. Saves bed space for hospital
needs.
1. Direct Primary Care (DPC)
a. Features direct billing and payment
b. Eliminates pay per service
c. Improved Patient Experience

9. NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND SOFTWARE

10. CLOUD-BASED PLATFORMS
Cloud-based solutions play an important role in improving healthcare operational excellence, making care more accessible, affordable, and efficient.
Improved accessibility and scalability:
 Cloud-based solutions allow healthcare providers to access critical data and applications from anywhere, anytime. This accessibility enhances collaboration
among healthcare professionals and enables telemedicine services.
 Cloud infrastructure can easily scale up or down as healthcare organizations grow or experience surges in demand. Flexibility ensures efficient resource
utilization and optimized service delivery.
Innovation and agility:
 Cloud technology accelerates the innovation process. Healthcare systems can adopt emerging technologies faster and more effectively.
Security and compliance:
 Cloud providers invest heavily in security measures, ensuring data protection and compliance with industry standards (such as HIPAA).
 With a robust security solution, healthcare organizations are not burdened with maintaining security infrastructure.
Data Management and Insights:
 Cloud-based platforms enable efficient management of electronic health records (EHRs), patient data, and administrative processes.
 Cloud-based data analytics tools provide real-time information on patient volume, staffing levels, and supply inventory.
 Cloud solutions break down data silos, enabling seamless collaboration across departments and stakeholders. This interconnectedness enhances decision-making and patient
care.

11. EHR & DATA ANALYTICS
• Electronic Health Records are a
collection of medical information
including health history, diagnoses,
medicines, allergies, etc.
• EHRs can be accessed by multiple
physicians and shared among
different offices.
• Streamlined processes, improve
efficiency and reduce cost
• Data Analytics can assist in early
detection of diseases and allow for
early intervention

12. WASTE REDUCTION
Challenges
1. Hospitals produce more than 5
million tons of waste per year
2. U.S. Healthcare Sector produces
8.5% of greenhouse gas emissions
3. Economics impacts associated with
medical waste estimates a range
between $760-$935 billion
Operational Strategies for Waste Reduction
 Reducing Energy Consumption
 Inventory Management
 Administrative Simplification
Operational Benefits of Waste Reduction
 Cost Reduction
 More Resources for Patient Care
 Fewer Errors
 Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

13. TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
UTILIZING AI
 Artificial intelligence market valued at $11 Billion in 2021 is predicted to be $187 Billion in 2030 (1)
 Improvements to data acquisition, machine learning, cheaper hardware and developments in 5G have accelerated the use of AI
 Areas of use:
o Disease management – early recognition of disease through early detection and management algorithms
o Provider and patient satisfaction – increased facetime with the provider with AI running in the background. Decreased administrative burden for providers.
o Operational improvement – decreased clinic wait times, surgical flow through data analytics, bed board management, throughput improvement and cost savings
o Error reduction – medication, provider and nursing error reduction
o Data management – recognition or important information in a sea of data
o Surgical room – robotic surgery
o Multiple platforms currently being used
 Interactive symptom checkers
 Patient journey platforms
 Cloud based home care through mobile devices and wearables
 AI backed ultrasound technology
 Improved efficiency in documentation
 Early detection of disease (cancer detection in its earliest phases)

14. TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
UTILIZING VR & 3D PRINTING/ROBOTICS
Virtual Reality (VR)
 Ability to practice complex procedures in an
immersive environment
 Create virtual environments of real-life situations
for therapy
3D Printing
 In-house production capabilities
 Ability to customize implants for individual
patients
 Complex geometries are easily created with 3d
printing software
Robotics
 Automate and reduce variation in tasks, like
sanitizing rooms
 Can be used to transport linens or supplies to
minimize human transfer of bacteria

15. FINAL TIPS AND TAKEAWAYS—JESSICA (CONCLUSION)
Consistent rehearsal
 Strengthen your familiarity
Refine delivery style
 Pacing, tone, and emphasis
Timing and transitions
 Aim for seamless, professional delivery
Practice audience
 Enlist colleagues to listen & provide feedback
1. Seek feedback
2. Reflect on performance
3. Explore new techniques
4. Set personal goals
5. Iterate and adapt

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