1. UNIT 3
Value engineering
https://www.slideshare.net/navsalhappy/value-engineering-80419545
Value analysis
https://www.slideshare.net/khakindra/value-analysis-16193425
Quality control
https://www.slideshare.net/drAjayAgale/quality-control-of-healthcare
Applications in hospital
Applications in hospitals serve various critical functions, streamlining processes, improving
patient care, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. Some common applications found
in hospitals include:
1. **Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems**: These systems help manage patient
records electronically, allowing for easy access to patient information, medical history, and
treatment plans. EHRs streamline communication between different departments and
healthcare professionals.
2. **Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)**: CDSS applications assist healthcare
providers in making informed decisions about patient care. They provide real-time data,
evidence-based guidelines, and best practices to help clinicians determine the most suitable
treatment options for patients.
3. **Telemedicine Applications**: These applications enable remote patient consultations,
allowing healthcare professionals to provide medical advice, monitor patients, and deliver
care virtually. Telemedicine applications have become increasingly important, especially
during times of restricted physical contact.
4. **Medical Imaging Applications**: These applications include software for managing and
analyzing medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds. They help
radiologists and other medical professionals visualize and interpret complex imaging data.
5. **Hospital Management Systems (HMS)**: These systems assist in managing various
administrative tasks, including patient admissions, scheduling, billing, and inventory
management. They also help with resource planning, staff management, and overall hospital
operations.
6. **Medication Management Applications**: These applications help healthcare providers in
administering and tracking medication for patients. They can include features such as
2. medication reconciliation, dosage calculations, and drug interaction checks to ensure patient
safety and proper medication administration.
7. **Patient Monitoring Applications**: These applications enable the continuous monitoring
of patients' vital signs and health parameters, providing real-time data to healthcare
professionals for timely intervention in case of any abnormalities or emergencies.
8. **Health and Wellness Applications**: Some hospitals may offer health and wellness
applications to patients, providing them with resources for health education, monitoring
personal health metrics, and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.
The integration of these applications within hospital systems enhances the quality of patient
care, optimizes operational efficiency, and promotes a more streamlined and effective
healthcare delivery system.
