As one of the world's largest healthcare suppliers, Siemens offers a modular programme for the healthcare industry. From building technology to imaging systems, from therapy equipment to IT and telecommunication solutions, Siemens' comprehensive portfolio helps customers meet their business and environmental goals.
The intelligent use of state-of-the-art technologies and their holistic integration is an effective approach for the healthcare industry to meet growing demands. Without integrated building automation systems that combine all building technology infrastructure applications into one solution so they are able to interact, it is impossible to meet all these requirements. In short, integrated intelligent infrastructure solutions improve operations, reduce complexity and costs and make it possible to significantly boost efficiency, security and sustainability.
Installing and maintaining such solutions requires extensive expertise as well as a broad range of products, systems and services.
Mobile nurse call and care system for dementia patients
The effects of our aging population include an increase in the number of long-term patients and in the occurrence of diseases such as dementia, which require specialized solutions. This makes it imperative to optimize performance in care wards in order to ensure comprehensive patient care at any time. For example, a proactive security management system could be established to track older persons, those suffering from confusion and patients, who might get lost in the hospital or leave the building without supervision. Using a state-of-the-art wireless tracking system, the location of a person carrying an RFID transmitter can be determined quickly and precisely. In an emergency, the nursing staff in charge is alerted immediately. This means enhanced security for patients and relatives and better staff productivity because caregivers don't have to monitor doors or search for patients. The system also eliminates baby mix-ups, prevents theft of expensive medical equipment and supports asset tracking and logistical workflows.
Operating room solution
Operating rooms (ORs) have stringent requirements for technical systems. To protect the lives of patients, ORs must be available immediately when needed and ensure trouble-free operations. For example, correctly set ventilation helps protect against infections during surgery. Adequate fresh air supply and the correct room temperature improve working conditions and boost the productivity of surgeons and nurses during surgery. The Siemens touchpanel allows for immediate and direct control of features such as ventilation, heating, lighting and blinds and displays error status messages. An easy-to-use interface ensures ideal environmental conditions for patients and doctors, better safety, more efficient procedures and reduced energy consumption. Based on customized scenarios, the operating room solution allows OR workflows to be optimized.
