Olinqua

03/10/2023

💡Misplaced Medical Equipment = Longer Hospital Stays!

Every misplaced piece of medical equipment delays treatment, prolongs admission, and extends discharge. But that's only a glimpse into the challenge. Here are some eye-opening insights:

- Hospitals use an average of 8 mobile equipment devices per bed in general wards, which is growing yearly.

- These devices represent $3,000+ value per bed.

- Yet, their utilisation is just 50-60% of their potential.

- Hospital staff often hit a wall trying to locate these assets.

- Nurses? They're spending 30 minutes every shift searching for equipment.

- And the kicker: 10% of these devices are replaced annually due to loss or mishandling.

All these insights? They're from Frost & Sullivan's 2014 research. Fast forward to now, and one can only imagine the escalating costs.

Misplaced equipment isn't just an inconvenience; it's a significant drain on time, resources, and patient care. Learn how asset-tracking technology might be the solution: https://ow.ly/JPu550PSbBO

19/09/2023

At Olinqua, we are all about smart hospitals -- hospitals that use integration, automation and communication to improve their operations, work environments and patient care outcomes.

While we know there's still work to be done, we were very excited to see Aussie hospitals make it onto this year's News Week list of smart hospitals. We can't wait to see our local healthcare organisations leaping up the ranks in years to come!

See the list here: https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-smart-hospitals-2023

14/09/2023

Hospital workers spend so much of their time each day asking other people if they are ok... but who asks the hospital workers how they are feeling?

Today is R U OK day -- our annual reminder to stop and check in with our friends, families and co-workers to offer them support, understanding and compassion.

So... Are you ok?

12/09/2023

Feature Focus: RTLS

Did you know hospital staff are spending thousands of hours searching for assets every year?

Being able to locate hospital equipment quickly and efficiently can give frontline healthcare workers more time to focus on providing seamless, effective and personalised care to patients.

What's RTLS? It's Real-Time Location Services, and though not a new concept, it can change the way hospitals operate, for the better.

Learn more here: https://olinqua.com/asset-tracking-for-hospitals/ #:~:text=Olinqua's%20real%2Dtime%20location%20devices,time%2C%20eliminating%20all%20unnecessary%20search.

Olinqua IGNITE enables hospitals to effortlessly track, monitor and immediately locate critical assets to improve efficiency and save millions.

11/09/2023

Innovation spotlight: alarm management
Alarm management has come a long way over recent years. Among other advancements, frontline hospital staff can now carry devices with them that trigger help or security, in an instant.

Where we are is exciting, but where we can go with intelligent automation is game-changing. Powered by this evolving technology, alarms can be heard while unnecessary noise is reduced, response actions can be automated and immediate, and data insights can optimise processes and procedures to continuously minimise reaction time and enable the correct response.

The future is now.

08/09/2023

At Olinqua, our team has been hard at work this week, collaborating with Australian hospitals to implement intelligent automation and optimise operations. Even our well-dressed little office mascots have been doing their part and working together towards better health!

04/09/2023

Meet Jacky, our Head of Customer Support.

01/09/2023

In hospitals, responding quickly and in the right way to alerts and alarms is critical -- delays, even by seconds, can affect patient outcomes and staff morale. So, how fast do you react?

Friday reaction time challenge: roll onto the gif below and as it cycles through the emojis, list down as many as you can in order. How fast can you interpret this visual data and act on it? Challenge your colleagues and see who wins!

31/08/2023

"In 2020, the Frontline Healthcare Workers Study reported almost 71% of participants were experiencing moderate to severe burnout, while more than half were experiencing anxiety and depression.

As hospitals harness the power of better data management, integration, automation, and improved communication, there’s hope on the horizon. With technology as a compass, we can navigate the morale crisis and chart a course toward a brighter, more resilient healthcare future."

Research shows frontline hospital workers are struggling from burnout and poor morale. With technology as a compass, we can navigate the morale crisis and chart a course toward a brighter, more resilient healthcare future.

22/08/2023

Australia is set for its hottest summer on record in 2024, but will our healthcare system be ready to cope with the heat? We explore the answer in this article.

Australia is set for its hottest summer on record in 2024, but will our healthcare system be ready to cope with the heat?

18/08/2023

Can you see your entire hospital with the click of a button?

In hospitals, digital twins can play a crucial role in transforming operations by mapping data from building and asset sensors, staff schedules, electronic health records, disease registries and wearable sensors, and layering it to enable automation and insights that improve performance.

With Olinqua's digital twin, you can visualise every aspect of your hospital on your screen.

For more: https://olinqua.com/digital-twin/

17/08/2023

Smart hospitals have been a concept for decades, but now they are here. Or they could be!

This month, in her CEO Series, Jemma Iles asks: are you ready to embrace all that technology has to offer healthcare?

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Smart hospitals have been a concept for decades, but now they are here. Or they could be! Are you ready to embrace all that technology has to offer healthcare?