Management system, management device, management method, and management program

Abstract

To appropriately manage a usage status of a medical instrument.SOLUTION: There is provided a management system in which a management device and a terminal device are connected via a network. The management device comprises: an input reception unit which receives, from identification information assigned to a recording medium that records patient information of a patient using a medical instrument, an input of a unique ID of the medical instrument read by the terminal device and information indicating a time when the terminal device has read the identification information; and a storage control unit which stores, in a storage unit, the information indicating the time when the identification information has been read in association with the unique ID.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a management system, a management device, a management method, and a management program.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, when a medical material with an IC tag is taken out from an inventory storage device, a technique is known in which a reading unit of the inventory storage device communicates with the IC tag to identify the medical material and manage the usage record of the medical material.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the above-described conventional technology, for example, when a medical device to be managed does not have a communication function, etc., it is impossible to record the start of use of the medical device, and it is difficult to appropriately manage the usage status of individual medical devices.

[0005] In one aspect, it aims to appropriately manage the usage status of medical devices.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] According to one aspect, there is provided a management system in which a management device and a terminal device are connected by a network. The management device receives an input of a unique ID of the medical device read by the terminal device and information indicating the time when the terminal device reads the identification information from identification information given to a recording medium that records patient information of a patient who uses the medical device. The management system includes an input reception unit and a storage control unit that stores the information indicating the time when the identification information is read and the unique ID in a storage unit in association with each other.

Advantages of the Invention

[0007] The usage status of medical devices can be appropriately managed.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. First, referring to FIG. 1, in the management system of this embodiment, medical devices whose usage status is managed will be described.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a medical device to be managed. In the following embodiments, an electrocardiograph will be described as an example of a medical device to be managed for its usage status by the management system 100 of the present embodiment.

[0011] The electrocardiograph 11 of the present embodiment is manufactured and sold by a manufacturer and seller. At this time, the electrocardiograph 11 is enclosed in a cosmetic box 10 together with a patient information recording sheet 12, an activity recording sheet 13, a return backing sheet 14, and a return envelope 15. In other words, the patient information recording sheet 12, the activity recording sheet 13, the return backing sheet 14, and the return envelope 15 are accessories attached to the electrocardiograph 11. In the following description, the set stored in the cosmetic box 10 may be expressed as an electrocardiograph set 20.

[0012] The electrocardiograph 11 of the present embodiment is manufactured and sold by a manufacturer and seller 1 (see FIG. 2). Note that the manufacturer and seller 1 indicates a vendor that ships to a medical institution 2 (see FIG. 2), and does not indicate the distinction between a manufacturer, a manufacturing and selling vendor, and a selling vendor defined by the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act.

[0013] The electrocardiograph 11 of the present embodiment is a single-use medical device that is worn on a patient's body for a certain period of time and then collected and discarded by a collection center 3 (see FIG. 2). The electrocardiograph 11 measures electrocardiogram waveform data in response to an operation to start measuring the electrocardiogram waveform data of a patient, and stores the measured electrocardiogram waveform data in a storage device included in the electrocardiograph 11.

[0014] In addition, a one-dimensional code 11a in which identification information for uniquely identifying the electrocardiograph 11 is embedded is attached to the electrocardiograph 11 of the present embodiment. In the following description, the identification information (unique ID) for uniquely identifying the electrocardiograph 11 may be expressed as a device ID. In the present embodiment, the electrocardiogram waveform data may be stored in a storage device included in the electrocardiograph 11 in association with the device ID, which is the unique ID of the electrocardiograph 11.

[0015] In this embodiment, in manufacturer / seller 1, a one-dimensional code 11a indicating identification information that uniquely identifies the electrocardiograph 11 is attached to all electrocardiographs 11 to be manufactured.

[0016] In the medical institution 2 to which the electrocardiograph set 20 is delivered from the manufacturer / seller 1, patient information regarding the patient wearing the electrocardiograph 11 is entered on the patient information recording sheet 12 of this embodiment. The patient information recording sheet 12 on which the patient has entered information is stored in the medical institution 2. The patient information recording sheet 12 of this embodiment is an example of a recording medium for recording patient information of the patient using the electrocardiograph 11 in the medical institution 2.

[0017] Also, the patient information recording sheet 12 includes a one-dimensional code 12a and a two-dimensional code 12b.

[0018] The one-dimensional code 12a is a one-dimensional code indicating the device ID of the electrocardiograph 11 stored in the cosmetic case 10 together with the patient information recording sheet 12. In other words, the one-dimensional code 12a is information for associating the patient information recording sheet 12 with the electrocardiograph 11.

[0019] The two-dimensional code 12b has embedded therein the device ID of the electrocardiograph 11 and a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for displaying an input screen for patient information. In this embodiment, in the medical institution 2, when the two-dimensional code 12b is read by a terminal device, an input screen for patient information is displayed on the terminal device based on the URL included in the two-dimensional code 12b.

[0020] Therefore, the two-dimensional code 12b of the present embodiment is information for associating the device ID with the patient information. In other words, the two-dimensional code 12b is information for associating the electrocardiograph 11 with the patient wearing the electrocardiograph 11. In the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code 12b is used as information for associating the device ID with the patient information, but it is not limited to this. The device ID and the patient information may be associated with each other by some identification information such as a mark or a label. Further, when the two-dimensional code 12b is taken as an example of the identification information for associating the device ID with the patient information, the one-dimensional code is an example of the identification label for identifying the electrocardiograph 11.

[0021] In the present embodiment, in the medical institution 2, the time when the two-dimensional code 12b is read is set as the time when the electrocardiograph 11 is attached to the patient and the measurement of the electrocardiogram waveform is started (measurement start time). In other words, in the present embodiment, in the medical institution 2, the time when the two-dimensional code 12b is read is set as the time when the use of the electrocardiograph 11 is started (use start time). Note that the time when the two-dimensional code 12b is read may be edited on the input screen of the patient information.

[0022] The activity record sheet 13 is used by the patient who wore the electrocardiograph 11. Specifically, on the activity record sheet 13, the patient fills in the content of his or her own activities during the period when the patient wore the electrocardiograph 11. Further, the activity record sheet 13 on which the content of the patient's own activities is filled in is collected together with the electrocardiograph 11 at the collection center 3 (see FIG. 2). The activity record sheet 13 of the present embodiment is an example of a recording medium for recording the activity content of the patient who uses the electrocardiograph 11.

[0023] The activity record sheet 13 of the present embodiment is provided with a one-dimensional code 13a indicating the device ID. This one-dimensional code 13a is information for associating the electrocardiograph 11 collected at the collection center 3 with the activity record sheet 13.

[0024] The return slip 14 is used by the patient after the electrocardiograph 11 has been attached. Specifically, the return slip 14 has the electrocardiograph 11 removed from the patient's body attached thereto.

[0025] The return envelope 15 is used when the patient who has finished attaching the electrocardiograph 11 returns the electrocardiograph 11 and the activity record sheet 13 to the collection center 3. Specifically, the return envelope 15 is an example of a sealed body in which the used electrocardiograph 11 attached to the return slip 14 and the activity record sheet 13 with the patient's activity details entered therein are enclosed.

[0026] The patient who has finished attaching the electrocardiograph 11 encloses the electrocardiograph 11 attached to the return slip 14 and the activity record sheet 13 with the activity details entered therein together in the return envelope 15, and returns the electrocardiograph 11 and the activity record sheet 13 to the collection center 3 by mail or the like.

[0027] The return envelope 15 is provided with a one-dimensional code 15a indicating the device ID of the electrocardiograph 11. This one-dimensional code 15a is information for associating the return envelope 15 with the electrocardiograph 11.

[0028] The cosmetic case 10 is a case in which the electrocardiograph 11, the patient information record sheet 12, the activity record sheet 13, the return slip 14, and the return envelope 15 are stored. The cosmetic case 10 is provided with a one-dimensional code 10a indicating the device ID of the electrocardiograph 11. This one-dimensional code 10a is information for associating the cosmetic case 10 with the electrocardiograph 11.

[0029] Thus, the cosmetic case 10, the electrocardiograph 11, the patient information record sheet 12, the activity record sheet 13, and the return envelope 15 included in the electrocardiograph set 20 of the present embodiment are all provided with a one-dimensional code indicating the device ID of the electrocardiograph 11.

[0030] The one-dimensional code of the present embodiment may be, for example, a barcode. Also, the two-dimensional code of the present embodiment may be, for example, a QR code (registered trademark).

[0031] Next, with reference to FIG. 2, an overview of the management system of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the overview of the management system.

[0032] In the present embodiment, a set of electrocardiographs 20 is shipped from the manufacturer and seller 1 to the medical institution 2 (procedure S1).

[0033] At this time, in the management system 100 of the present embodiment, the input of the device ID of the electrocardiograph 11 included in the shipped set of electrocardiographs 20 and the medical institution ID which is the identification information uniquely identifying the medical institution 2 is received, and the information associating the device ID and the medical institution ID is held (procedure S2).

[0034] At the medical institution 2, when the electrocardiograph 11 is issued to the patient P, the two-dimensional code 12b attached to the patient information recording paper 12 included in the set of electrocardiographs 20 is read by the terminal device of the medical institution 2 (procedure S3). Then, the medical institution 2 transmits the device ID included in the read two-dimensional code 12b and the information indicating the time when the two-dimensional code 12b was read to the management system 100 (procedure S4).

[0035] The management system 100 sets the information indicating the time when the two-dimensional code 12b was read, notified from the medical institution 2, as the information indicating the measurement start time when the electrocardiogram waveform measurement by the electrocardiograph 11 is started. In other words, the management system 100 stores the time when the two-dimensional code 12b was read at the medical institution 2 as the measurement start time of the electrocardiograph 11. Note that the measurement start time of the electrocardiograph 11 can be edited on the patient information input screen.

[0036] Then, the management system 100 holds the measurement start time by the electrocardiograph 11 in association with the device ID notified from the medical institution 2.

[0037] Also, at the medical institution 2, the patient P wears this electrocardiograph 11 (procedure S5) and starts acquiring electrocardiogram waveform data by the electrocardiograph 11. When the measurement of electrocardiogram waveform data for a certain period of time is completed, the patient P returns the electrocardiograph 11 to the collection center 3 by mail or the like (procedure S6). At this time, the electrocardiograph 11 is attached to the return slip 14 and enclosed in a return envelope 15 together with the action record sheet 13 on which the action content of the patient himself / herself during the period when the patient P wore the electrocardiograph 11 is entered, and then returned to the collection center 3.

[0038] When the collection center 3 of the present embodiment receives the return envelope 15, it reads the one-dimensional code 15a attached to the return envelope 15 and the one-dimensional code 13a attached to the action record sheet 13 (procedure S7). Then, the collection center 3 associates the electrocardiogram waveform data read from the used electrocardiograph 11 using the device IDs read from the one-dimensional code 13a and the one-dimensional code 15a respectively, and the action record information obtained from the action record sheet 13, and transmits them to the management system 100 (procedure S8).

[0039] The management system 100 analyzes the electrocardiogram waveform data received from the collection center 3 to obtain analysis result data, and notifies the medical institution 2 that the analysis has been completed (procedure S9). Note that the analysis of the electrocardiogram waveform data may be performed by the management system 100 or may be performed by an analysis device or the like outside the management system 100.

[0040] As described above, in the present embodiment, at the medical institution 2, when the electrocardiograph 11 is used for the patient P, the time when the two-dimensional code 12b attached to the patient information record sheet 12 is read is set as the start time of using the electrocardiograph 11.

[0041] Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the time when the use of the electrocardiograph 11 is started can be estimated, and the usage status of each medical device can be appropriately managed. Further, according to the present embodiment, since the start time of using the electrocardiograph 11 is held in association with the electrocardiograph 11, the electrocardiogram waveform data acquired by the electrocardiograph 11 can be compared with the time when the patient acted, and the diagnosis by a doctor or the like can be supported.

[0042] Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the system configuration of the management system 100 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the management system.

[0043] The management system 100 of the present embodiment includes a management device 200, a terminal device 300, a terminal device 400, and a terminal device 500. In the management system 100, the management device 200, the terminal device 300, the terminal device 400, and the terminal device 500 are each connected via a network such as the Internet.

[0044] In the following description, the terminal device 300 is mainly used as a terminal device used by the manufacturer / seller 1, the terminal device 400 is mainly used as a terminal device used by the medical institution 2, and the terminal device 500 is mainly used as a terminal device used by the collection center 3. In the following description, it is assumed that the manufacturer of the electrocardiograph 11 also serves as the seller, but the manufacturer and the seller may exist independently of each other.

[0045] The terminal devices 400 and 500 of the present embodiment may be terminal devices having a code reading function for reading one-dimensional codes or two-dimensional codes.

[0046] The management device 200 of the present embodiment includes a status management database 210, an analysis result database 220, a status management unit 230, and an analysis result acquisition unit 240.

[0047] The status management database 210 is provided for each medical institution, and stores status management information including the usage status of the electrocardiograph 11 shipped from the manufacturer / seller 1 to the medical institution 2. Further, in the status management database 210 of the present embodiment, a record may be generated when the device ID of the electrocardiograph 11 and the medical institution ID specifying the medical institution 2 that is the shipping destination of the electrocardiograph 11 are input from the terminal device 300.

[0048] The analysis result database 220 stores the analysis result data, which is the analysis result of the data to be analyzed obtained from the storage device of the electrocardiograph 11 collected at the collection center 3, and the behavior record information indicating the behavior record during the measurement of the electrocardiogram waveform data provided by the patient, in an associated manner. The behavior record information in this embodiment may be, for example, image data obtained by reading the behavior record sheet 13 with a scanner device or the like. Further, the behavior record information may include the device ID indicated by the one-dimensional code 13a attached to the behavior record sheet 13.

[0049] Also, in this embodiment, the analysis of the data to be analyzed may be performed by an analysis device or the like provided outside the management system 100.

[0050] The status management unit 230 receives a notification of the shipment of the electrocardiograph 11 from the terminal device 300 to the medical institution 2 from the manufacturing and selling company 1, and updates the status management database 210.

[0051] Also, the status management unit 230 receives a notification indicating that the two-dimensional code 12b of the patient information record sheet 12 has been read by the terminal device 400 at the medical institution 2, and updates the status management database 210. Further, when patient information is input by the terminal device 400 at the medical institution 2, the status management database 210 updates the status management database 210.

[0052] Also, the status management unit 230 receives a notification indicating that the electrocardiograph 11 has been collected from the terminal device 500, and updates the status management database 210.

[0053] The analysis result acquisition unit 240 acquires the analysis result data from an analysis device or the like and stores it in the analysis result database 220. At this time, the analysis result data may include the device ID of the electrocardiograph 11 that read the data to be analyzed.

[0054] In the example of FIG. 3, the terminal devices 300, 400, and 500 included in the management system 100 are each one, but it is not limited thereto. The number of terminal devices 300, 400, and 500 included in the management system 100 may be any number.

[0055] In the example of FIG. 3, the management device 200 is assumed to have the state management database 210 and the analysis result database 220, but it is not limited thereto. Part or all of the state management database 210 and the analysis result database 220 may be provided in an external device other than the management device 200. In that case, the management device 200 and the external device communicate with each other via a network or the like.

[0056] Also, the management device 200 of the present embodiment may be realized by a plurality of information processing devices. In other words, the functions of the management device 200 may be realized by a plurality of information processing devices.

[0057] Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the hardware configuration of the management device 200 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the management device.

[0058] The management device 200 of the present embodiment includes a processor 21, a memory 22, an auxiliary storage device 23, an I / F (Interface) device 24, a communication device 25, and a drive device 26. Each hardware of the management device 200 is interconnected via a bus 27.

[0059] The processor 21 has various arithmetic devices such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). The processor 21 reads out and executes various programs (for example, a learning program, etc.) on the memory 22.

[0060] The memory 22 has a main memory device such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a RAM (Random Access Memory). The processor 21 and the memory 22 form a so-called computer, and the computer realizes, for example, the state management unit 230 when the processor 21 executes various programs read on the memory 22.

[0061] The auxiliary storage device 23 stores various programs and various data used when the various programs are executed by the processor 21. For example, the state management database 210 and the analysis result database 220 are realized in the auxiliary storage device 23.

[0062] The I / F device 24 is a connection device that connects an operation device 28, a display device 29, which are examples of external devices, and the management device 200. The I / F device 24 receives an operation on the management device 200 via the operation device 28. Further, the I / F device 24 may output the result of the process by the management device 200 and display it to the administrator of the management device 200 via the display device 29.

[0063] The communication device 25 is a communication device for communicating with other devices (in this embodiment, the terminal devices 300, 400, 500).

[0064] The drive device 26 is a device for setting the recording medium 30. The recording medium 30 here includes media that record information optically, electrically, or magnetically, such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk, or a magneto-optical disk. Further, the recording medium 30 may include semiconductor memories that record information electrically, such as a ROM or a flash memory.

[0065] Note that various programs installed in the auxiliary storage device 23 are installed, for example, when the distributed recording medium 30 is set in the drive device 26 and the various programs recorded on the recording medium 30 are read by the drive device 26. Alternatively, various programs installed in the auxiliary storage device 23 may be installed by being downloaded from a network via the communication device 25.

[0066] Also, the terminal devices 300, 400, and 500 of the present embodiment are computers having a processor and a storage device, and the outline of the hardware configuration is the same as that of the management device 200. Note that the terminal device 400 of the present embodiment may have an imaging device for reading a two-dimensional code.

[0067] Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the state management database 210 of the management device 200 of the present embodiment will be described.

[0068] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the state management database. The state management database 210 of the present embodiment is an example of a storage unit, and the state management information is stored for each medical institution.

[0069] The state management database 210 has, as information items, a medical institution ID, a device ID, patient information, a measurement start time, a return reception time, a status, and an analysis result. The item "device ID" is associated with the item "medical institution ID", and the item "device ID" is associated with the other items.

[0070] In the present embodiment, in the state management database 210, information including the value of the item "medical institution ID", the value of the item "device ID", and the values of the other items is the state management information.

[0071] The value of the item "medical institution ID" indicates identification information for specifying the medical institution to which the electrocardiograph set 20 is delivered.

[0072] The value of the item "Device ID" is identification information for specifying the electrocardiograph 11 shipped to the medical institution specified by the medical institution ID. The value of the item "Patient Information" indicates information about the patient wearing the electrocardiograph 11. Specifically, the item "Patient Information" is further associated with the items "Initials", "Age", "Gender", "Responsible Doctor", and "Contact Information". The value of the item "Initials" indicates the initials of the patient, and the values of the items "Age", "Gender", "Responsible Doctor", and "Contact Information" respectively indicate the age, gender, responsible doctor, and the email address of the responsible doctor of the patient.

[0073] Note that the items of information included in the patient information in this embodiment are not limited to the items shown in FIG. 5. For the patient information, for example, a patient ID or the like, which is identification information for specifying the patient, may be used.

[0074] The value of the item "Measurement Start Time" indicates the date and time when the measurement of the electrocardiogram waveform data by the electrocardiograph 11 specified by the device ID was started. Specifically, the value of the item "Measurement Start Time" indicates the date and time when the two-dimensional code 12b was read from the patient information recording sheet 12 in the terminal device 400 of the medical institution 2.

[0075] The value of the item "Return Reception Date and Time" indicates the date and time when the return of the electrocardiograph 11 was received at the collection center 3.

[0076] The value of the item "Status" indicates the usage status of the shipped electrocardiograph 11. Specifically, the value of the item "Status" indicates whether the electrocardiograph 11 is stored in the medical institution 2, whether it is worn by the patient, whether it has been returned to the collection center 3, whether the analysis of the electrocardiogram waveform data has been performed, and the like.

[0077] That is, in the status management database 210, the unique ID of the electrocardiograph 11 and the usage status of the electrocardiograph 11 are associated with each other. The value of the item "Analysis Result" indicates whether the analysis result of the electrocardiogram waveform data can be viewed.

[0078] In the example of FIG. 5, electrocardiographs 11 identified by device IDs "T-001" to "T-005" have been shipped to the medical institution identified by the medical institution ID "01".

[0079] Also, for the device ID "T-001", although the status is "unused", no patient information is associated with it. Therefore, it can be seen that the electrocardiograph 11 identified by the device ID "T-001" is stored in the medical institution identified by the medical institution ID "01".

[0080] Also, for the device ID "T-002", the values of patient information and the measurement start time are associated, and the status is "in use", but the value of the return reception date and time is not associated. Therefore, it can be seen that the electrocardiograph 11 identified by the device ID "T-002" is worn by the patient with the initial "BB" and has not been returned yet.

[0081] Also, for the device ID "T-003", the values of patient information, the measurement start time, and the return reception date and time are associated, and the status is "arrived at the reception center", but the value of the analysis result is not associated. Therefore, it can be seen that the electrocardiograph 11 identified by the device ID "T-003" has been received for return at the collection center 3 after being worn by the patient with the initial "CC".

[0082] Also, for the device ID "T-004", the values of patient information, the measurement start time, and the return reception date and time are associated, and the status is "under analysis", but the value of the analysis result is not associated. Therefore, it can be seen that the electrocardiograph 11 identified by the device ID "T-004" has been received for return at the collection center 3 after being worn by the patient with the initial "DD" and is currently under analysis of the electrocardiogram waveform data.

[0083] Also, for the device ID "T-005", the patient information, the measurement start time, the return reception date and time, and the analysis result value are associated with each other. The status is "analysis completed", and the analysis result value is "viewable". Therefore, it can be seen that the electrocardiograph 11 specified by the device ID "T-005" was returned and received at the collection center 3 after being worn by the patient with the initials "EE", and furthermore, the analysis result data of the electrocardiogram waveform data is stored in the analysis result database 220.

[0084] Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the functions of the management device 200 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the functions of the management device.

[0085] The management device 200 of the present embodiment includes a status management unit 230 and an analysis result acquisition unit 240. The status management unit 230 includes an input reception unit 231, a storage control unit 232, a status update unit 233, a display control unit 234, and an output unit 235.

[0086] The input reception unit 231 receives an input to the management device 200. Specifically, the input reception unit 231 receives various notifications and information inputs from the terminal devices 300, 400, and 500.

[0087] The storage control unit 232 stores the input received by the input reception unit 231 in the status management database 210.

[0088] The status update unit 233 updates the value of the "status" item in the status management database 210 according to various notifications received by the input reception unit 231.

[0089] The display control unit 234 controls the display on the terminal device 400 and the like. The output unit 235 outputs the information acquired by the management device 200 to an external device. Specifically, for example, the output unit 235 outputs the electrocardiogram waveform data acquired from the terminal device 500 to an analysis device.

[0090] Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the operation of the management system 100 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram for explaining the operation of the management system.

[0091] In the management system 100 of the present embodiment, the terminal device 300 of the manufacturer / seller 1 receives an input of a shipping notice indicating that the electrocardiograph set 20 has been shipped (step S701), and transmits this shipping notice to the management device 200 (step S702). Note that this shipping notice includes the device ID of the electrocardiograph 11 included in the shipped electrocardiograph set 20 and the medical institution ID of the medical institution that is the shipping destination of the electrocardiograph set 20.

[0092] When the management device 200 receives the shipping notice by the input reception unit 231, the storage control unit 232 stores the medical institution ID included in the shipping notice in the status management database 210, and the status update unit 233 sets the status corresponding to this device ID to "unused" (step S703).

[0093] Next, in the management system 100, the terminal device 400 reads the two-dimensional code 12b from the patient information recording sheet 12 included in the delivered electrocardiograph set 20 (step S704). Note that step S704 is performed by an operation of the terminal device 400 by a medical staff member to read the two-dimensional code 12b. Specifically, in medical institution 2, in order to attach the electrocardiograph 11 to a patient, a medical staff member or the like takes out the patient information recording sheet 12 from the electrocardiograph set 20, and the terminal device 400 of medical institution 2 reads the two-dimensional code 12b attached to the patient information recording sheet 12.

[0094] When the terminal device 400 reads the two-dimensional code 12b, it transmits information indicating the time when the two-dimensional code 12b was read, together with the device ID included in the two-dimensional code 12b, to the management device 200 (step S705).

[0095] When the management device 200 receives from the terminal device 400 the device ID and information indicating the time when the two-dimensional code 12b was read, the storage control unit 232 stores the information indicating the time when the two-dimensional code 12b was read in the status management database 210 as the measurement start date and time corresponding to the device ID. Then, the management device 200 updates the status from "unused" to "in use" by the status update unit 233 (step S706).

[0096] Also, when the terminal device 400 reads the two-dimensional code 12b, it displays an input screen for patient information based on the URL included in the two-dimensional code 12b (step S707). Note that the URL included in the two-dimensional code 12b is generated for each device ID and embedded in the two-dimensional code 12b in advance.

[0097] When the terminal device 400 receives an input of patient information on the input screen (step S708), it transmits the input patient information to the management device 200 (step S709). At this time, the device ID included in the two-dimensional code 12b may be associated with the patient information. Details of steps S704 to S707 will be described later.

[0098] When the management device 200 receives the patient information, the storage control unit 232 stores the patient information in the status management database 210 in association with the device ID received together with the patient information (step S710).

[0099] Next, in the management system 100, the terminal device 500 at the collection center 3 receives the return of the electrocardiograph 11 and the activity record sheet 13 enclosed in the return envelope 15 (step S711). Specifically, the terminal device 500 receives an operation indicating that the used electrocardiograph 11 and the activity record sheet 13 on which the patient's activity content is filled in have been collected.

[0100] The operation indicating collection is an operation of reading the one-dimensional code 14a attached to the return slip 14 in which the used electrocardiograph 11 is enclosed and the one-dimensional code 13a attached to the action record sheet 13 in which the patient's action details are entered. In other words, the operation indicating collection is an operation of reading the device ID from the one-dimensional code 14a of the return slip 14 and the one-dimensional code 13a of the action record sheet 13.

[0101] Subsequently, the terminal device 500 transmits a reception notice indicating that it has received the return of the used electrocardiograph 11 and the action record sheet 13 in which the patient's action details are entered to the management device 200 (step S712).

[0102] Note that this reception notice may include the device ID read from the one-dimensional code 15a of the return envelope 15 and the one-dimensional code 13a of the action record sheet 13. Also, receiving the return of the used electrocardiograph 11 and the action record sheet 13 in which the patient's action details are entered may be expressed as collecting the used electrocardiograph 11 and the action record sheet 13.

[0103] The management device 200 receives the collection notice by the input reception unit 231, and the status update unit 233 updates the status corresponding to the device ID included in the collection notice in the status management database 210 to "arrival at the reception center" (step S713).

[0104] Next, at the collection center 3, the terminal device 500 acquires the electrocardiogram waveform data stored in the storage device of the collected electrocardiograph 11 and the action record information obtained by reading the action record sheet 13 (step S714). Subsequently, the terminal device 500 transmits the acquired electrocardiogram waveform data and action record information to the management device 200 (step S715). Note that the electrocardiogram waveform data is associated with the device ID of the electrocardiograph 11 that measured the electrocardiogram waveform data.

[0105] Here, the terminal device 500 is assumed to transmit the acquired electrocardiogram waveform data and behavior record information to the management device 200, but it is not limited to this. The terminal device 500 may transmit (upload) the electrocardiogram waveform data and behavior record information to an analysis device or the like other than the management device 200. In this case, the terminal device 500 may transmit the acquired electrocardiogram waveform data and behavior record information to the analysis device or the like after associating them based on the device IDs associated with each of them.

[0106] When the management device 200 receives the electrocardiogram waveform data and behavior record information from the terminal device 500, the output unit 235 uploads the electrocardiogram waveform data and behavior record information to an external analysis device (step S716). At this time, the electrocardiogram waveform data and behavior record information are associated based on the device ID associated with the electrocardiogram waveform data and the device ID associated with the behavior record information.

[0107] At this time, the management device 200 may upload the behavior record information to the analysis device together with the electrocardiogram waveform data. Also, when the management device 200 has an analysis function for electrocardiogram waveform data, the management device 200 may perform analysis of the electrocardiogram waveform data in step S716.

[0108] Subsequently, the management device 200 updates the status corresponding to the device ID associated with the electrocardiogram waveform data in the status management database 210 to "under analysis" by the status update unit 233 (step S717).

[0109] Subsequently, the management device 200 acquires the analysis result data by the analysis result acquisition unit 240 (step S718). Subsequently, the management device 200 updates the status corresponding to the device ID associated with the analysis result data in the status management database 210 to "analysis completed" by the status update unit 233, and further sets the analysis result to "viewable" (step S719).

[0110] Subsequently, the management device 200 outputs, via the output unit 235, a notification indicating that the analysis has been completed to the contact information of the doctor in charge corresponding to the device ID associated with the analysis result data in the state management database 210 (step S720).

[0111] In the present embodiment, patient information and a device ID are associated with each other in the state management database 210 of the management device 200. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the doctor in charge views the analysis result data, the patient information associated with the device ID can be viewed together.

[0112] Note that, in the example of FIG. 7, the operations of all the devices included in the management system 100 have been described as a series of processes, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0113] For example, the processes from step S701 to step S703 showing the operations of the terminal device 300 and the management device 200 are processes related to the shipment of the electrocardiograph set 20, and may be executed at an arbitrary timing independent of the processes after step S704.

[0114] Also, the processes from step S704 to step S710 showing the operations of the terminal device 400 and the management device 200 are processes related to storing the patient information of the patient wearing the electrocardiograph 11, and may be executed at a different timing independent of each of the processes from step S701 to step S703 and the processes from step S711 to step S720.

[0115] Furthermore, the processes from step S711 to step S720 showing the operations of the terminal device 500 and the management device 200 are processes related to the used electrocardiograph 11, and may be executed at a different timing independent of each of the processes from step S701 to step S703 and the processes from step S704 to step S710.

[0116] Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the process related to storing the patient information of the patient wearing the electrocardiograph 11 will be specifically described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a patient information recording sheet.

[0117] As shown in FIG. 8, on the patient information recording sheet 12, there is provided a one-dimensional code 12a indicating the device ID and a two-dimensional code 12b in which the device ID and a URL for displaying the input screen of patient information are embedded. Note that the one-dimensional code 12a and the two-dimensional code 12b may be printed on the patient information recording sheet 12.

[0118] Furthermore, the patient information recording sheet 12 may include an entry field for entering patient information, and in the medical institution 2, the patient information may be entered by medical staff. The completed patient information recording sheet 12 with the patient information entered may be stored in the medical institution 2.

[0119] In the medical institution 2, the medical staff opens the delivered electrocardiograph set 20, and the medical staff attaches the electrocardiograph 11 to the patient. Also, the medical staff hands the action recording sheet 13, the return backing sheet 14, and the return envelope 15 to the patient.

[0120] Also, in the medical institution 2, medical staff or the like reads the two-dimensional code 12b printed on the patient information recording sheet 12 by the terminal device 400.

[0121] When the terminal device 400 reads this two-dimensional code 12b, it transmits information indicating the time when the two-dimensional code 12b was read and the device ID embedded in the two-dimensional code 12b to the management device 200. Also, in this embodiment, after the two-dimensional code 12b is read, the medical staff activates the electrocardiograph 11 and attaches it to the patient.

[0122] The management device 200 stores, in the state management database 210, in association with the device ID, the time indicated by the information received from the terminal device 400 as the measurement start time of the electrocardiogram waveform data by the electrocardiograph 11.

[0123] In this way, when the management device 200 of the present embodiment reads the two-dimensional code 12b associated with the device ID of the electrocardiograph 11 on the terminal device 400 of the medical institution 2, the time when the reading is performed is set as the measurement start time by the electrocardiograph 11.

[0124] In the present embodiment, in this way, the measurement start time of the electrocardiogram waveform data by the electrocardiograph 11 is acquired and managed in association with the electrocardiograph 11. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the electrocardiograph 11 with a communication function for recording the measurement start time, a function for storing information indicating the measurement start time in the electrocardiograph 11, etc., and the electrocardiograph 11 can have a simple configuration.

[0125] Further, in the present embodiment, since the measurement start time of the electrocardiogram waveform data is managed in association with the device ID, it is possible to compare the time zone when the electrocardiogram waveform data is measured with the time zone when the patient moves, which can contribute to improving the accuracy of diagnosis based on the electrocardiogram waveform data.

[0126] Note that in the patient information recording sheet 12 of the present embodiment, the one-dimensional code 12a and the two-dimensional code 12b are both described. In addition to this, the device ID of the electrocardiograph 11 may be printed on the patient information recording sheet 12 together with the one-dimensional code 12a and the two-dimensional code 12b.

[0127] In this way, by writing the device ID on the patient information recording sheet 12 together with the two-dimensional code 12b, for example, even when the reading of the two-dimensional code 12b fails, the electrocardiograph 11 can be specified from the device ID.

[0128] Further, when the terminal device 400 reads the two-dimensional code 12b, it accesses the URL embedded in the two-dimensional code 12b, and a patient information input screen is displayed.

[0129] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a patient information input screen. The screen 401 shown in FIG. 9(A) is an example of a patient information input screen displayed on the terminal device 400 in step S707 of FIG. 7.

[0130] The screen 401 includes a display column 401a, 401b, an input column 401c, and operation buttons 401d.

[0131] In the display column 401a, the URL accessed by the terminal device 400 is displayed. In other words, in the display column 401a, the URL read from the two-dimensional code 12b of the patient information recording sheet 12 is displayed.

[0132] The display column 401b displays the device ID of the electrocardiograph 11. The device ID displayed in the display column 401b is the device ID read from the two-dimensional code 12b of the patient information recording sheet 12 and is displayed in a state where editing is prohibited.

[0133] The input column 401c is an input column for inputting patient information, and the information input here is stored in association with the device ID displayed in the display column 401b as patient information in the state management database 210.

[0134] The operation button 401d is an operation button for transmitting the patient information input in the input column 401c to the management device 200. When patient information is input in the input column 401c and the operation button 401d is operated, the terminal device 400 transmits the patient information, the device ID, and the management device 200, and changes the screen 401 to the screen 402 shown in FIG. 9(B). In this embodiment, the time (measurement start time) when the two-dimensional code 12b is read may be displayed in an editable state in the input column 401c. In this embodiment, when the measurement start time is changed on the screen 401, the changed time is set as the measurement start time. In addition, the case where the measurement start time is changed is, for example, a case where the time when the two-dimensional code 12b is read and the time when the electrocardiograph 11 is started and attached to the patient deviate.

[0135] The screen 402 shown in FIG. 9(B) is an example of a screen indicating that the input of patient information has been completed. The screen 402 has a display column 401a, 402a, and an operation button 402b. In the display column 402a, a message indicating that the storage (registration) of patient information has been completed is displayed.

[0136] The operation button 402b is an operation button for canceling the storage of patient information. When the operation button 402b is operated, the terminal device 400 transmits a deletion request for the patient information corresponding to the device ID to the management device 200, and the management device 200 may, upon receiving this deletion request, delete the patient information that has been registered once.

[0137] As described above, according to this embodiment, the time when the measurement is started by the electrocardiograph 11 can be estimated, and the usage status of each electrocardiograph 11 can be appropriately managed.

[0138] Also, in this embodiment, since the measurement start time by the electrocardiograph 11 can be recorded, for example, at the collection center 3, the time when the used electrocardiograph 11 is returned to the collection center 3 and the number of electrocardiographs 11 to be returned can be predicted. Therefore, according to this embodiment, for example, at the collection center 3, the number of workers for performing the collection work of the used electrocardiographs 11 can be arranged according to the number and time of the electrocardiographs 11 to be returned.

[0139] Note that in the above-described embodiment, the electrocardiograph 11 has been described as an example of a medical device to be managed by the management system 100, but the medical devices to be managed by the management system 100 of this embodiment are not limited to the electrocardiograph 11.

[0140] In the above-described management system 100, it can be applied to any medical device as long as it is a single-use medical device that is collected and discarded after being used by a patient. Other examples of single-use medical devices that are collected and discarded after being used by a patient include, for example, a blood glucose value sensor chip for a blood glucose meter having a measurement result notification function, an electrode material, and the like.

[0141] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the configurations and the like described in the above embodiments, such as combinations with other elements. Regarding these aspects, modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and they can be appropriately determined according to the application form.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0142] 100 Management System 200 Management Device 210 Status Management Database 220 Analysis Result Database 230 Status Management Unit 231 Input Reception Unit 232 Storage Control Unit 233 Status Update Unit 234 Display Control Unit 235 Output Unit 240 Analysis Result Acquisition Unit 300, 400, 500 Terminal Devices

Claims

1. A management system in which a management device and a terminal device are connected by a network, wherein the management device, from the identification information given to a recording medium that records patient information of a patient using a medical device, receives an input of the unique ID of the medical device read by the terminal device and information indicating the time when the terminal device read the identification information; an input reception unit, A management system having a storage control unit that stores information indicating the time when the identification information was read and the unique ID in association with each other in a storage unit.

2. The terminal device, in response to reading of the identification information, displays an input screen for the patient information, The management device, receives, from the terminal device, an input of the patient information input on the input screen in the terminal device by the input reception unit, by the storage control unit, The management system according to claim 1, wherein the input patient information is stored in the storage unit in association with the unique ID.

3. In the storage unit, the unique ID and information indicating the usage status of the medical device are stored in association with each other, The management device, receives an input of information indicating the time when the identification information was read, and has a status update unit that sets information indicating the usage status of the medical device as information indicating that the medical device is in a state of being worn by a patient specified by the patient information. The management system according to claim 2.

4. The management device, receives, by the input reception unit, from another terminal device, an input of the unique ID indicated by an identification label given to a recording medium that records the behavior content of a patient using the medical device and the unique ID indicated by an identification label given to a sealing body attached to the medical device, The management system according to claim 3, wherein the status update unit sets information indicating the usage status of the medical device as information indicating that the collection of the medical device has been completed.

5. On the recording medium for recording the patient information, the unique ID is written together with the identification information. The management system according to claim 4.

6. The time when the identification information was read is editable. The management system according to claim 5.

7. The management system includes the medical device, The management system according to claim 6, wherein the medical device is a single-use medical device that is discarded after being worn on the patient's body for a certain period of time.

8. An input reception unit that receives an input of the unique ID of the medical device read by the terminal device and information indicating the time when the terminal device read the identification information from the identification information assigned to a recording medium that records patient information of a patient using the medical device; A management device having a storage control unit that stores the information indicating the time when the identification information was read and the unique ID in association with each other in a storage unit.

9. A management method by a management system in which a management device and a terminal device are connected by a network, wherein the management device receives an input of the unique ID of the medical device read by the terminal device and information indicating the time when the terminal device read the identification information from the identification information assigned to a recording medium that records patient information of a patient using the medical device, and stores the information indicating the time when the identification information was read and the unique ID in association with each other in a storage unit.

10. Receiving an input of the unique ID of the medical device read by the terminal device and information indicating the time when the terminal device read the identification information from the identification information assigned to a recording medium that records patient information of a patient using the medical device, A management program that causes a computer to execute a process of associating the information indicating the time when the identification information was read with the unique ID and storing them in a storage unit.

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