How spatial data analytics are a building block for smart hospitals
The healthcare sector is on the cusp of a digital revolution.
The world is moving towards more personalised medicine, extensive telehealth services, and data-driven decision-making. Health tech is progressing at a quickening pace.
However, this transformation must be inclusive and accessible to all, not just those who can afford the latest technology.
I’m the CEO and founder of UMA. We’re experts in spatial data analytics and AI, aiming to improve healthcare experiences and outcomes. Our mission revolves around aiding healthcare providers in understanding their spatial data and optimising operational efficiency and patient care.
That’s why we’re partnering with the Lister Alliance via our unique collaboration with Cisco – where our focus has been on integrating our data analytics capabilities into Cisco’s suite of products.
For example, our platform seamlessly connects with Cisco’s Webex video conferencing, networking, and Meraki tools to facilitate how people access the spaces in the NHS.
The integration allows for an enhanced data flow, which in turn helps us offer more personalised healthcare. Through our work with The Lister Alliance, we’re on an exciting journey to digitise and gather data on space utilisation and resource booking, co-creating with healthcare workers on the frontline.
This helps healthcare professionals understand how their spaces and buildings are operating through one easy-to-use interface.
By analysing this data, we can make evidence-based recommendations that improve the utilisation of healthcare facilities. Furthermore, our visitor management use case not only helps visitors find where they need to go, but clinicians gain back lost time when trying to track outpatients down.
The technology serves a dual purpose, optimising resource allocation while enhancing patient experiences.
Data underpins smart hospitals of the future
With hospitals facing spiralling fuel costs, keeping a lid on energy use is increasingly important. The opportunity for smarter building management is clear, ultimately enabling smart hospitals.
As well as using occupancy data, a system gets truly ‘smart’ when combining other sources such as temperature, air quality, and past usage. Using live data from sensors, the information can be pulled into one clear view for estate managers.
The system can also support intelligent triggers – for example knowing to turn the heating up or down when a room has been sat empty. It creates a frictionless experience – where the building knows how to keep people comfortable and reduce waste – without the need for human intervention.
By creating a holistic healthcare ecosystem that leverages technology for the greater good, we can extend quality care to a broader audience.
Our partnership with Cisco and The Lister Alliance is committed to making this vision a reality.
UMA’s analytical prowess can assist in diverse areas, from optimising hospital layouts for better patient flow to predictive analytics on patient outcomes. With Cisco’s robust and secure networking solutions and The Lister Alliance’s clinical expertise, we’re laying the foundation for a healthcare revolution.
Our partnership is a pledge to improve healthcare for patients and clinicians. Through our collective expertise and shared vision, we aim to make healthcare more efficient, more accessible, and more personalised.
We’re optimistic about the path ahead and hope you share our enthusiasm. Let’s work together to shape the future of healthcare – get in touch with The Lister Alliance today.