Medicine Production in Hospital with AR and Hololens

The following question came from R. (Remco) Janssens MHA, Director of Pharmacy Operations at ASZ:
“Can ASZ utilize Augmented Reality through Hololens to increase productivity and be prepared for emergencies (such as large-scale staff shortage in the department)?”

ArtiShock’s response: Yes, that is possible! Based on previous cases, we have the experience of supporting staff through the use of Augmented Reality.

The results were already astonishing. There was a significant improvement in productivity and quality, and employee satisfaction had also greatly increased. You can refer to the Gefco case for more details: See the Gefco case.

Approach for Medication Production with Augmented Reality

1. First, a (relatively simple) process is selected. In this case, it is the preparation of Meropenem.
2. The preparation always requires 2 individuals: one person always checks the other. We conducted a baseline assessment, including a video analysis of the current process.
3. We translated the process into a spreadsheet and then created a digital/visual version with a series of interactive screens combined with 3D holographic visuals.
4. The augmented 3D material demonstrates the procedure, supported by texts and selections.

Preliminary Conclusion of this AR Test:

1. Approaching the current process in a different way leads to efficiency improvements. (Example: information about a child is not necessary for an adult patient.) This is already the first benefit gained.
2. Analysis of the process can efficiently distribute subtasks to other locations (example: remote control function) or improve control tasks (automatic registration of materials/ingredients used).
3. Increased labor productivity by up to 100%.
4. Tasks can be quickly taken over by, for example, nurses using the Hololens (consider emergency situations like pandemics).

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