Case Studies
Mount Alvernia Hospital
This case study showcases the deployment of our solution at Mount Alvernia Hospital, one of Singapore’s leading private healthcare institutions, needed a reliable way to monitor temperature conditions. Learn how they implemented our IoT temperature monitoring system to improve safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and streamline operations all in real time.
Company Profile
Mount Alvernia Hospital is a leading not-for-profit private healthcare provider in Singapore, known for its commitment to holistic, compassionate, and high-quality medical care. With a strong emphasis on clinical excellence and patient safety, the hospital offers a wide range of services including general surgery, maternity care, diagnostics, and specialist outpatient clinics.
Challenges
Mount Alvernia Hospital relied on manual temperature checks, requiring staff to physically inspect and record readings on paper multiple times a day. During peak hours, this process became time-consuming and prone to human error, placing additional pressure on already busy medical teams. The hospital needed a smarter and more efficient way to ensure consistent temperature monitoring without disrupting daily operations.
Solution
With our IoT temperature monitoring solution, Mount Alvernia Hospital successfully automated the previously manual process of temperature tracking. The system continuously monitors and records temperature data in real time, eliminating the need for staff to perform routine physical checks.
Through our user-friendly software platform, all relevant staff members have secure access to download temperature reports as needed, which significantly streamlines audit preparation and compliance. Additionally, authorized personnel can easily adjust temperature thresholds based on storage requirements, while all user activity including logins, logouts, and changes is recorded in a detailed audit log for full traceability and accountability.
Key Components of the Solution:
IoT Sensor
The sensor is placed inside fridges and freezers and is built for use in low-temperature environments. It is ideal for continuous temperature and humidity monitoring to ensure product safety and compliance.
IoT Gateway
The gateway plays a crucial role in facilitating continuous and seamless transmission of data to the cloud. This setup enables efficient and reliable real-time temperature monitoring.
Monitoring Dashboard
The cloud-based dashboard enables users to remotely view temperature trends, receive alerts when parameters are breached, and download detailed reports on temperature fluctuations.
Benefits
1. Protects Patient Safety
Maintaining the correct temperature for vaccines, medications, blood products, and lab samples is critical to patient health. IOT-ezy helps ensure that these sensitive items are stored within safe ranges at all times. This reduces the risk of compromised treatments or inaccurate test results, directly supporting better patient outcomes and safety.
2. Reduces Staff Workload and Stress
Hospital staff are already managing high workloads and time-sensitive responsibilities. By automating routine temperature checks, the system frees up valuable time and reduces the administrative burden on nurses, pharmacists, and other team members. This allows them to focus more on direct patient care and urgent clinical tasks, improving overall efficiency and staff well-being.
3. Enhances Operational Efficiency
Manual temperature checks can be time-consuming, inconsistent, and prone to delays especially during busy hours or shift changes. With automated monitoring, the hospital benefits from continuous, real-time tracking that streamlines operations. This ensures faster response to issues, reduces process gaps, and supports smoother day-to-day functioning of clinical and support services.
4. Minimizes Risk of Costly Losses
Temperature-sensitive medical supplies and pharmaceuticals can be extremely costly to replace if storage conditions fail. IoT sensors provide early warnings of temperature excursions, allowing timely interventions before spoilage occurs. This not only protects valuable inventory but also prevents disruptions in patient treatment caused by unavailable or compromised supplies.
Outcome and Conclusion
With IOT-ezy, Mount Alvernia Hospital can:
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