A ward visit management system and management method

Abstract

This invention discloses a ward visitation management system and method, applicable to general ward scenarios. The ward visitation management system includes an access control system, a bed system, a nurse station system, and a main control system. It features voice interaction, identity recognition, access control, and image acquisition functions, enabling automatic control of the number of visitors and visitation duration. The corresponding management method, through steps such as access control guidance, bed monitoring, identity verification, and automatic dissuasion, effectively reduces the risk of cross-infection, minimizes manual intervention, and improves ward management efficiency and satisfaction for all parties.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a ward visitation management system and a corresponding ward visitation management method, belonging to the field of healthcare informatics technology. Background Technology

[0002] The management of visits in general wards is chaotic, consumes medical manpower, involves many family members, poses a high risk of cross-infection, and results in low satisfaction among all parties. Therefore, there is a need to design an innovative computer-aided management method to address the urgent need for ward visitation management.

[0003] Chinese patent application number 202311022213.X discloses a multi-terminal visitation system for ICU wards. The system includes a server, visitation terminals, cameras, a large-screen visitation terminal, a nurse station management unit, and a remote visitation terminal. The nurse station management unit is connected to the visitation terminals, cameras, and the large-screen visitation terminal. Patients' families can remotely visit them through this system to ensure a better treatment environment for the patients.

[0004] Computer-based ward management systems and check-in systems cannot solve the special scenario of family visitation management in general wards, and the camera monitoring management method used in ICU wards is not suitable for general wards. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The primary technical problem to be solved by this invention is to provide a ward visitation management system.

[0006] Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a method for managing hospital visitation.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a ward visitation management system is provided, comprising an access control system, a bed system, a nurse station system, and a main control system; wherein,

[0009] The main control system is electrically connected to each system, stores the files of each system, and is responsible for communication and transmission between the systems.

[0010] The access control system includes an interactive device and an access control device; the interactive device includes voice playback, screen display and touch screen interaction functions; the access control system is installed at the entrance and exit of the ward or patient room and is linked to the ward or patient room door.

[0011] The hospital bed system includes an interactive device and an identity recognition device; the identity recognition device includes clothing recognition functionality; the hospital bed system is installed at the hospital bed and is able to acquire image information of the vicinity of the hospital bed;

[0012] The nurse station system connects to the access control system and the bed system, and is used to obtain information from various interactive devices and identity recognition devices to control the opening and closing of access control devices.

[0013] Preferably, the access control system further includes the identity recognition device.

[0014] Preferably, the bed system is mounted on a patrol robot and moves between multiple beds or wards according to a designed cycle.

[0015] Preferably, the identity recognition device can determine whether the visitor matches the pre-registered visitor information through facial recognition or ID card recognition.

[0016] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a method for managing hospital visitation is provided, comprising the following steps:

[0017] Step S1: When a visitor triggers the access control system, the system plays pre-stored content and determines whether the visit is within the set visitation time range; if yes, proceed to the next step; otherwise, play a message advising the visitor to leave.

[0018] Step S2: The interactive device of the access control system displays a layout map of the wards and beds. Bed numbers with patients but no visitors are green and a "Go Visit" button is displayed; bed numbers with visitors are red and a prompt message is displayed, but no button is displayed.

[0019] Step S3: The visitor clicks the "Go to Visit" button for the patient they wish to visit, and the access control system 1 allows the visitor to enter the ward or room;

[0020] Step S4: The bed system determines whether the number of visitors to a patient exceeds the designed capacity; if so, it plays a broadcast advising visitors to leave and repeats this step; otherwise, it proceeds to the next step.

[0021] Step S5: The bed system determines whether the visitor has stayed within the set visiting time period; if yes, proceed to step S4; otherwise, play a broadcast advising the visitor to leave and repeat this step.

[0022] Step S6: When the visitor ends the visit, click the "End" button on the interactive device of the bed system or access control system and leave the ward or ward area; proceed to step S1.

[0023] Preferably, the pre-stored content played in step S1 includes visitation instructions, visitation time, and general warnings.

[0024] Preferably, step S3 further includes the access control system's identification device determining whether the visitor matches the pre-registered visitor information; if yes, proceed to the next step; otherwise, proceed to step S2.

[0025] Preferably, the ward visitation management method further includes automatically resetting the ward visitation management system to a no-visitor state at a set time to avoid visitors leaving without logging out.

[0026] Compared with existing technologies, the ward visitation management system and method provided by this invention effectively limit the number of visitors and the duration of visits, reducing the probability of cross-infection in wards. Using this invention, automated management of ward visits can be achieved without human intervention, reducing personnel costs, minimizing conflicts between visitors and ward management personnel, and improving the friendliness of the ward environment. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a ward visitation management system in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a ward visitation management method in the second embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical content of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0030] The technical concept in this invention is to register family members' visitation time via voice or touch screen to limit the number of visitors and the duration of visitation.

[0031] First Embodiment

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the first embodiment of the present invention provides a ward visitation management system, including an access control system 1, a bed system 2, a nurse station system 3, and a main control system 4. The main control system 4 is electrically connected to each system, stores files from each system, and is responsible for communication and transmission between the systems.

[0033] The access control system 1 includes an interactive device 11 and an access control device 12. The interactive device 11 includes interactive functions such as voice playback, voice input, screen display, and touch screen clicking, and can play pre-stored content such as visitation instructions and announcements advising visitors to leave. Preferably, the access control system 1 also includes an identity recognition device 13, which has clothing recognition, facial recognition, or ID card recognition functions to identify the visitor. For example, by recognizing personnel's attire, it can distinguish between medical staff, patients, and visitors. The access control system 1 is installed at the entrance and exit of the ward or patient room and is linked to the ward or patient room door.

[0034] The bed system 2 includes an interaction device 21 and an identification device 22. The interaction device 21 is the same as the interaction device 11, and the identification device 22 is the same as the identification device 13, and will not be described again here. Preferably, the bed system 2 is located at the bed and can acquire image information of the vicinity of the bed. Optionally, the bed system 2 is mounted on a patrol robot and moves between multiple beds or wards according to a designed cycle.

[0035] The nurse station system 3 is connected to the access control system 1 and the bed system 2. It can obtain information from various interactive devices and identity recognition devices, and can control the opening and closing of the access control device 12.

[0036] After the ward visitation management system is activated, it determines whether the visiting time has arrived. Visitors obtain visitation rules and other information through the interactive device 11, and register the bed number they wish to visit via voice input or screen clicks. The main control system 4, based on the visitation information for that bed, selects whether to grant the visitor visitation permission and controls the access control device 12 to grant access. Optionally, the ward visitation management system obtains visitor information through an identity recognition device, such as facial recognition or ID card recognition, to determine whether the visitor matches the pre-registered visitor information.

[0037] After a visit, visitors log out of their visitation privileges and leave the ward or ward area via voice input or screen clicks through the bedside system 2 or access control system 1. The main control system 4 controls whether the access control system 1 allows the next visitor in, based on the set number of visitors. When the visiting time ends, if the main control system 4 determines that a visitor is still in the ward, it plays a notification to leave through the bedside system 2.

[0038] The bed system 2, based on the identification device 22, determines whether a visitor whose visitation rights have been terminated has left the ward or bed, and whether any other visitors without visitation rights remain in the ward or bed, and registers this information in the main control system 4. The identification device 22 identifies whether a visitor has visitation rights through methods including, but not limited to, clothing recognition. For example, by recognizing personnel's attire, it distinguishes between medical staff, patients, and visitors. The main control system 4 compares the visitor's authorization information to determine if any unauthorized visitors remain in the ward. When an unauthorized visitor is present in the ward, the bed system 2 plays a broadcast advising them to leave.

[0039] The nurse station system 3 can obtain information from other systems at any time and control the interactive devices of each system.

[0040] Second Embodiment

[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, the second embodiment of the present invention provides a method for managing hospital visitation, including the following steps.

[0042] Step S1: When a visitor triggers access control system 1, access control system 1 plays pre-stored content and determines whether it is within the set visitation time interval; if yes, proceed to the next step; otherwise, play a message advising the visitor to leave.

[0043] Visitors can trigger the access control system 1 through methods such as clothing recognition, voice input, or touch clicks. The corresponding pre-stored content includes visitation guidelines, visitation times, and general warnings.

[0044] Step S2: The interactive device of access control system 1 displays a layout map of the wards and beds in the ward area. Bed numbers with patients but no visitors are green and a "Go Visit" button is displayed; bed numbers with current visitors are red and a prompt message is displayed, but no button is displayed.

[0045] This step is used to control the number of visitors; for example, only one visitor is allowed to enter each patient. Therefore, when a patient is being visited by a visitor, the next visitor can only enter after the visitor has left.

[0046] Step S3: The visitor clicks the "Go to visit" button for the patient they wish to visit, and the access control system 1 allows the visitor to enter the ward or room.

[0047] Optionally, this step also includes the access control system 1's identification device determining whether the visitor matches the pre-registered visitor information. If yes, proceed to the next step; otherwise, proceed to step S2.

[0048] Step S4: Bed system 2 determines whether the number of visitors to a patient exceeds the designed number; if so, it plays a broadcast advising visitors to leave and repeats this step; otherwise, it proceeds to the next step.

[0049] Step S5: The bed system 2 determines whether the visitor stays within the set visiting time interval; if yes, proceed to step S4; otherwise, play a message advising the visitor to leave and repeat this step.

[0050] Step S6: When the visitor ends the visit, click the "End" button on the interactive device of the bed system 2 or access control system 1 and leave the ward or ward area; proceed to step S1.

[0051] Optionally, the bed system 2 is mounted on a patrol robot and moves between multiple beds or wards according to a designed cycle to reduce the number of fixed installations required.

[0052] Preferably, the ward visitation management system automatically resets to a no-visitor state at a set time to prevent visitors from leaving without logging out.

[0053] In summary, the ward visitation management system and method provided by this invention effectively limit the number of visitors and the duration of visits, reducing the probability of cross-infection in wards. Using this invention, automated management of ward visits without human intervention can be achieved, reducing personnel costs, minimizing conflicts between visitors and ward management personnel, and improving the friendliness of the ward environment.

[0054] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples, and the technical solutions of each embodiment can be combined, all of which are within the protection scope of this invention.

[0055] It should be noted that the order of steps in this invention can be changed according to actual needs, the order between steps can be changed, and serial processing can be changed to parallel processing. It is not limited to the order of steps listed in the embodiments.

[0056] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0057] The above provides a detailed description of the ward visitation management system and method provided by this invention. Any obvious modifications made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essence of this invention will constitute an infringement of the patent rights of this invention and will incur corresponding legal liability.

Claims

1. A ward visitation management system, characterized in that... This includes access control systems, bed systems, nurse station systems, and main control systems; among them, The main control system is electrically connected to each system, stores the files of each system, and is responsible for communication and transmission between the systems. The access control system includes an interactive device and an access control device; wherein, the interactive device includes voice playback, screen display and touch screen click interaction functions; the access control system is installed at the entrance and exit of the ward or patient room and is linked to the ward or patient room door; The hospital bed system includes the interactive device and the identity recognition device; wherein, the identity recognition device includes clothing recognition function; the hospital bed system is set at the hospital bed and can obtain image information of the vicinity of the hospital bed; The nurse station system is connected to the access control system and the bed system, and can obtain information from various interactive devices and identity recognition devices, and can control the opening and closing of the access control devices.

2. The ward visitation management system as described in claim 1, characterized in that... The access control system also includes the identity recognition device.

3. The ward visitation management system as described in claim 1, characterized in that... The bed system is mounted on a patrol robot and moves between multiple beds or wards according to a designed cycle.

4. The ward visitation management system as described in claim 1, characterized in that... The identity recognition device can determine whether the visitor matches the pre-registered visitor information through facial recognition or ID card recognition.

5. A method for managing ward visits, implemented based on the ward visit management system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising the following steps: Step S1: When a visitor triggers the access control system, the access control system plays pre-stored content and determines whether it is within the set visitation time interval; if yes, proceed to the next step; otherwise, play a message advising the visitor to leave. Step S2: The interactive device of the access control system displays a layout diagram of the wards and beds. Bed numbers with patients but no visitors are green and a "Go Visit" button is displayed; bed numbers with current visitors are red and a prompt message is displayed, but no button is displayed. Step S3: The visitor clicks the "Go to Visit" button for the patient they wish to visit, and the access control system allows the visitor to enter the ward or room; Step S4: The bed system determines whether the number of visitors to a patient exceeds the designed capacity; if so, it plays a broadcast advising visitors to leave and repeats this step; otherwise, it proceeds to the next step. Step S5: The bed system determines whether the visitor stays within the set visiting time interval; if yes, proceed to step S4; otherwise, play a broadcast advising the visitor to leave and repeat this step. Step S6: When the visitor ends the visit, they click the "End" button on the interactive device of the bed system or the access control system and leave the ward or ward area; proceed to step S1.

6. The ward visitation management method as described in claim 5, characterized in that... The pre-stored content played in step S1 includes visitation guidelines, visitation times, and general warnings.

7. The ward visitation management method as described in claim 5, characterized in that... Step S3 further includes the access control system's identification device determining whether the visitor matches the pre-registered visitor information. If yes, proceed to the next step; otherwise, proceed to step S2.

8. The ward visitation management method as described in claim 5, characterized in that... It also includes a ward visitation management system that automatically resets to a no-visitor state at a set time to prevent visitors from leaving without logging out.

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