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Healthcare will undergo major changes in the coming decades. Most of the work physicians do today will be replaced – either by non-physicians trained in specific competencies or by computers.
Stockouts and overstocking are common in hospitals. A two-bin kanban system can eliminate this, and also shorten the time to find and stock supply.
(Part 3/3) A color coded system can help ensure missed 'critical appointments' do not fall between the cracks.
(Part 2/3) Reduce missed appointments with better communication, removing barriers to attendance, and optimizing the clinic schedule
(Part 1/3) Patients with missed appointments have worse outcomes. This is preventable.
ICD coding is a great opportunity for natural language processing and machine learning. Integrating computer-assisted coding into the EHR will improve the user interface.
Freestanding IV poles that attach directly to stretcher beds will save time during transport of critically ill patients, reduce complications of IV dislodgement, and enable better continuous infusion.
Digital records are difficult to work with during a code. A dedicated 'print' function should exist that prints a package from the EPR for the code team.
