Information management system, information management method, and information management program

Abstract

To provide an information management system that, with medical personnel carrying out various jobs for protecting the safety of patients every day, increases the efficiency of jobs of confirming the safety and keeping records of medicine and instruments in a medial facility to reduce job burdens, and facilitates creating job records at medical front and managing the preservation of the records.SOLUTION: A server 10 in the information management system comprises: a work acquisition unit for acquiring work content information assigned according to work from a terminal apparatus; an article acquisition unit for acquiring, from the terminal apparatus, article display information assigned to a medical article including medicine, material and surgical instrument; a certification storage unit for checking the work content information and the article display information against each other and storing conformance certification when the article display information conforms to the work content information or storing unacceptable certification when these do not conform to each other; a storage and preservation unit for preserving, as management record information, the work content information, article display information and the stored conformance certification for the case of conformance certification, and the work content information, article display information and the stored unacceptable certification for the case of unacceptable certification; and an output unit for outputting the management record information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information management system, an information management method, and an information management program, and more particularly to an information management system, a method, and a program for improving the efficiency of medication management and material management in medical institutions. [Background technology]

[0002] Hospitals and other medical facilities require the management of a wide range of items, including the prescribing and administration of medicines to inpatients and outpatients, as well as the maintenance and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment for surgery and clinical testing. Pharmacists check the medicines and other items listed on prescriptions written by doctors and distribute them individually for each patient. Nurses and clinical laboratory technicians also check the quantities and types of surgical instruments such as scalpels and forceps, endoscopes, gauze, catheters, pus trays, electrocardiogram monitors, etc., required for each surgery or clinical test, and deliver them to the operating room or other medical facility.

[0003] When checking the above-mentioned medicines, surgical tools, instruments, etc., pharmacists, nurses, etc. in the facility visually checked them one by one and recorded the results of the check. As a result, the work of recording the check results in the prescribed documents took time, increasing the burden on on-site workers. Today, due to the demands for safety compliance and proper management in medical settings, more accurate and strict management and supervision are required for the creation and storage of individual work records for medicines, surgical tools, instruments, etc.

[0004] In response to this trend, systems for managing the dispensing of prescription drugs based on prescriptions have been proposed (see Patent Document 1, etc.). The system in Patent Document 1 has achieved a certain level of efficiency in terms of verification using barcodes attached to drugs. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-61908 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, as mentioned above, although the work of dispensing medicines based on prescriptions in hospitals and other medical facilities is important, they have not been able to fully handle the wide-ranging management and recording of the use of instruments and equipment used within other facilities, as well as the receipt, dispensing, and disposal of such equipment.

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and provides an information management system, information management method, and information management program that streamlines safety confirmation and bookkeeping work when handling a wide range of items such as prescribing medicines, maintaining surgical tools and instruments, and sterilizing them in medical facilities such as hospitals, thereby reducing the workload of on-site workers and making it easier to manage the creation and storage of work records for medicines, surgical tools, instruments, etc. in medical settings. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] That is, the information management system of the embodiment is characterized by comprising: a work acquisition unit that acquires, from a terminal device, work content information that has been assigned in advance according to the work to be done within a medical facility; an item acquisition unit that acquires, from the terminal device, item display information that is attached to medical items that correspond to the work, including pharmaceutical packaging, materials, and surgical tools; an authentication memory unit that compares the work content information with the item display information and stores a conformance certification if the item display information matches the work content information, and stores a non-conformance certification if the item display information does not match the work content information; a memory storage unit that saves the work content information, item display information, and the storage of the conformance certification in the case of conformance certification, and the storage of the work content information, item display information, and the storage of the non-conformance certification in the case of non-conformance certification, as management record information; and an output unit that outputs the management record information.

[0009] Furthermore, the information management system may be provided with a worker acquisition unit that acquires worker information assigned to each worker performing work from a terminal device, an authentication memory unit that stores the worker information when comparing the work content information with the item display information, and a memory storage unit that stores the worker information.

[0010] Furthermore, the information management system may be equipped with an alarm unit that, in the event of authentication failure, issues a warning to the terminal device that the work content information and the item display information do not match, and notifies the terminal device of medical items based on the item display information that match the work content information.

[0011] Furthermore, in the information management system, the worker acquisition unit acquires information on two or more workers, and the authentication memory unit, when acquiring information on two or more workers corresponding to the work content information, compares the work content information with the item display information, and stores a matching authentication if the item display information matches the work content information, and may store a non-matching authentication if the acquired worker information is for only one worker, even if the work content information and the item display information match the work content information after comparing them.

[0012] Furthermore, in the information management system, the notification unit may compare the work content information with the item display information and notify the terminal device that only one worker information has been obtained, even if the item display information matches the work content information, as an authentication failure.

[0013] Furthermore, in the information management system, the work content information may be characters indicating the name of the work content, a unique barcode assigned according to the work content, or a unique two-dimensional code assigned according to the work content, the item display information may be characters indicating the item name of the medical item, a barcode unique to the medical item, or a two-dimensional code unique to the medical item, and the worker information may be a unique barcode assigned according to the worker, or a unique two-dimensional code assigned according to the worker, or biometric information of the worker.

[0014] Furthermore, in the information management system, the output unit may cause the terminal device to display additional information describing the medical product based on the product display information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] and an output unit that outputs the management record information. The information management system of the present invention includes a task acquisition unit that acquires, from a terminal device, task information that has been assigned in advance according to the task to be performed within a medical facility; an item acquisition unit that acquires, from the terminal device, item labeling information that is attached to medical items that correspond to the task, including pharmaceutical packaging, materials, and surgical tools; an authentication memory unit that compares the task information with the item labeling information, and stores a conformance certification if the item labeling information matches the task information, and stores a non-conformance certification if the item labeling information does not match the task information; a memory storage unit that saves, as management record information, the work task information, item labeling information, and the conformance certification in the case of conformance certification, and the work task information, item labeling information, and the non-conformance certification in the case of non-conformance certification; and an output unit that outputs the management record information. Therefore, the system can streamline bookkeeping operations when handling a wide range of items, such as prescribing pharmaceuticals, maintaining surgical tools and instruments, and sterilizing at medical facilities such as hospitals, thereby reducing the workload of on-site workers and making it easier to create and store work records for pharmaceuticals, surgical tools, instruments, etc. at medical sites. In addition, the information management method and information management program can also streamline bookkeeping operations, reducing the workload of field workers and making it easier to create and store work records for medicines, surgical tools, instruments, etc. in medical settings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of an information management system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a computer of the information management system. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a first schematic diagram showing a display example of a terminal device. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a second schematic diagram showing a display example of a terminal device. [Figure 5] 10 is a table showing an example of management record information. [Figure 6] 1 is a flowchart illustrating an information management method according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The information management system of the embodiment is a system that can record and store, with simple operations using terminal devices, information on the personnel involved in the work, the work content, date and time, results, etc., regarding various tasks such as prescribing to patients (inpatients, outpatients, and patients receiving home visits), use, bringing in (receiving), taking out (dispensing), and disposal of medical supplies handled in medical facilities such as hospitals, dental clinics, prescription pharmacies, nursing homes, convalescent homes, and clinical testing facilities.The system can also view and print the stored information when necessary, and can be used for audits of medical facility operations, inspections and inspections by public institutions, etc.

[0018] The terminal devices used are well-known smartphones, tablet devices, etc., for the convenience of portability for staff in the medical facility (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, clinical laboratory technicians, various staff, etc.). As will be described later, models equipped with cameras are preferred because of the need to take images. Using general-purpose devices helps reduce the cost burden of introducing the system.

[0019] Medical goods include medicines, materials, and surgical tools. Medicines include tablets, ointments, capsules, ampoules, vials, and infusions. Materials include gauze, bandages, injection needles, syringes, blood pressure monitors, ventilators, blood testing equipment, PCR equipment, and X-ray equipment. Surgical tools include endoscopes, scalpels, forceps, and sutures. These medical goods are labeled with "item labeling information."

[0020] The product display information includes the name of each medical product as well as a unique barcode or two-dimensional code (known as a QR code (registered trademark)). The product display information is, for example, a GTIN (JAN code) or a barcode conforming to the "GS1" standard (GS1 Databar, GS1-128), and is attached to the packaging of pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, for materials, in addition to being attached to their packaging, a unique barcode (two-dimensional code) is attached directly to the device. For surgical tools, a barcode is attached to the body of an endoscope. For scalpels and the like, an identifiable number or barcode (two-dimensional code) is attached to each item by engraving, laser burning, or the like.

[0021] Therefore, by attaching product identification information readable by terminal devices to almost all medical products, the premise is laid for centralized management of all medical products that are prescribed, used, stored, carried in, carried out, disposed of, etc. at various locations within the medical facility. Additionally, name tags are attached to the staff (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, clinical laboratory technicians, various other staff, etc.) within the medical facility for personal identification, and "worker information" identifying each staff member, such as name, affiliation, occupation, position, and work location, is printed on these name tags as a unique barcode (two-dimensional code). Furthermore, a photograph identifying the individual may be attached to the name tag and included in the worker information. Staff can easily and quickly input the name of the person engaged in the work to be performed or the work that has been completed by holding the worker information over a terminal device.

[0022] Furthermore, "work content information" is prepared to simplify the input of various work details, such as prescription, use, storage, delivery, delivery, disposal, etc., performed at various locations within the medical facility. Work content information is a card or sheet on which the work details are printed, and corresponds to the name of the work details and a unique barcode (two-dimensional code) printed according to the work details. Staff can simply and quickly input the work details to be performed or the work details that have been completed by holding the work content information up to a terminal device.

[0023] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of an information management system 1 according to an embodiment. The information management system 1 is a system introduced in a medical facility such as a hospital, and a server 10 (computer) is wirelessly connected to terminal devices 20 owned (loaned) by staff or installed (stationary) at various locations in the medical facility. The connection may be via the Internet or a dedicated intranet within the medical facility. The terminal device 20 is equipped with a display unit 21, which serves as an input / output touch panel such as an LCD display, for the convenience of checking and inputting displayed content.

[0024] When medical facility staff 2, 3 hold their own name tags over terminal device 20, worker information 2n, 3n on the name tags is read by terminal device 20. At the same time, work content information 4m corresponding to each individual work content is printed individually on forms 4 (documents, sheets, etc.) on which specific work content such as prescriptions is recorded. Therefore, when medical facility staff 2, etc. hold the work content information 4m corresponding to the work content of the form 4 on which the specific work content is recorded over terminal device 20, the work content information 4m on the form 4 is read by terminal device 20.

[0025] Furthermore, various medical items such as medicines and supplies (medicines 5 (their packaging), surgical tools 6, and supplies 7) are affixed with product display information 5m (printed on the medicine packaging), 6m (printed on the container), and 7m (attached to the equipment).The product display information 5m, 6m, and 7m are read from terminal equipment 20 by staff 2, 3, etc. of the medical facility.

[0026] In this way, input of work content information 4m corresponding to the work to be performed or completed, input of worker information 2n, 3n of the medical facility staff 2, 3 in charge, and input of item display information 5m, 6m, 7m of the type of medical item (drug 5, surgical tool 6, material 7) to be processed (prescribed, administered, sterilized, disposed of, etc.) via the terminal device 20 can be completed extremely simply by capturing an image. As mentioned above, the work content information, worker information, and item display information are displayed using barcodes (or two-dimensional codes). In addition, the item display information may be displayed as text itself, using character reading and character recognition. Furthermore, the worker information may be the worker's own facial image, and biometric information may be used for identity authentication by capturing a photograph of the face. Furthermore, biometric information such as hand veins and eye irises may also be used as worker information for identity authentication.

[0027] The worker information, work content information, and item display information input via terminal device 20 are aggregated and centrally managed on server 10 (computer). When worker information, work content information, and item display information are input from terminal device 20, the time of input (year, month, day, hour, minute, second) is simultaneously recorded. Furthermore, these records are printed as document 9 based on a predetermined format from printer 8 connected to server 10. Document 9 is management record information (see Figure 5), and worker information and item display information based on work content information are compiled in a list. Document 9 is a record document that can be immediately presented for audits of medical facility operations (internal audits, external audits), inspections and inspections by public institutions, etc. The number of staff members, terminal devices, etc. in the figure is appropriate and is not limited to the number shown for convenience.

[0028] Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server 10 (computer) of the information management system 1. The server 10 (computer) is made up of hardware such as a computer required for various operational control such as signal reception, calculation execution, and storage, and is equipped with a control unit 11, ROM 12, RAM 13, storage unit 14, I / O 15 (input / output interface), etc.

[0029] When each functional unit of the server (computer) 10 is implemented by software, the server (computer) 10 is implemented by executing instructions of a program, which is software that implements each function. The recording medium that stores this program may be a "non-transitory tangible medium," such as a CD, DVD, semiconductor memory, or programmable logic circuit. The program may also be supplied to the server (computer) 10 of the information management system 1 via any transmission medium capable of transmitting the program (such as a network line, a communication network, or broadcast waves, not shown).

[0030] The memory unit 14 of the server (computer) 10 is a known storage device such as an HDD or SSD. The memory unit 14 stores various data, collation, judgment, and information management programs, various data required to execute the programs, and the like. Each functional unit that performs various calculations and operations is a control unit 11 having a CPU, GPU, or other computing element. Information and signals from the terminal device 20 can be input and output from an I / O 15 via an Internet or intranet line. The server (computer) 10 may be a personal computer (PC), and an operation unit such as a keyboard, mouse, and display is connected to the I / O 15 (not shown). The printer 8 is also connected to the I / O 15.

[0031] The functional units in the control unit 11 (CPU, etc.) of the server (computer) 10 are shown in the block diagram of Fig. 2. The functional units include a task acquisition unit 110, an item acquisition unit 120, a worker acquisition unit 130, an authentication storage unit 140, a memory storage unit 150, a notification unit 160, and an output unit 170. The operation and execution of the control unit 11 of the server (computer) 10 is realized in software terms by an information management program loaded into the main memory, etc.

[0032] The task acquisition unit 110 acquires task content information that has been assigned in advance according to the tasks performed in the medical facility from a terminal device. In this process, as explained in FIG. 1, a form 4 on which specific task content is written is prepared, and task content information 4m corresponding to the task content on this form is read from the terminal device 20. For details, see the task type sheet 40 in FIG. 3.

[0033] The item acquisition unit 120 acquires from the terminal device the item display information attached to medical items, including pharmaceutical packaging, materials, and surgical tools, corresponding to the work. In this process, as explained in Fig. 1, the terminal device 20 reads the item display information 5m (printed on the pharmaceutical packaging), 6m (printed on the container), and 7m (attached to the equipment) printed on various medical items, such as pharmaceuticals and materials (pharmaceuticals 5 (their packaging), surgical tools 6, and materials 7).

[0034] The worker acquisition unit 130 acquires worker information assigned to each worker who will perform a task from a terminal device. In this process, as explained in Fig. 1, the medical facility staff members 2 and 3 who will be the workers who will perform the task hold their name tags over the terminal device 20, and the worker information 2n and 3n written on the name tags is read by the terminal device 20.

[0035] The worker acquisition unit 130 of the embodiment acquires worker information of two or more people (three or more people as necessary). According to FIG. 1, worker information 2n and 3n are worker information of medical facility staff members 2 and 3 (both workers). In order to reduce work errors (negligence, mistake) that occur when the work is left to the discretion of only one person, and in consideration of the need for confirmation and supervision by others, worker information of the parties involved, their witnesses, and supervisors is acquired simultaneously.

[0036] The authentication storage unit 140 compares the work content information 4m with the item display information 5m, etc., and stores a conforming authentication if the item display information 5m, etc. matches the work content information 4m, and stores a non-conforming authentication if the item display information 5m, etc. does not match the work content information 4m. Furthermore, the authentication storage unit 140 stores worker information 2n, etc., when comparing the work content information 4m with the item display information 5m, etc. This is based on a request to identify, store, and save the individual worker who engaged in the work when comparing the work content and the item. When a work defect or error occurs, the individual is identified and used to improve on-site work.

[0037] For example, if the form 4 is a prescription, it contains the type and amount (volume, number of days) of the prescribed medicine. When the form 4 is issued, the prescription information written on the form 4 is stored and accumulated in the server (computer) 10. At this time, the work content information 4m printed on the form 4 is compared with the item description information 5m printed on the actual medicine container or packaging to determine whether they match. That is, the read item description information 5m is checked to see if the type and amount are appropriate, and compared with the type and amount of the medicine stored and accumulated in the server 10 as the work content information 4m printed on the form 4. If the comparison results in a match, a conformance certification indicating that there is no problem with the comparison is stored in the server 10. If the comparison results in a mismatch, a rejection certification indicating that there is a problem with the comparison is stored in the server 10. As will be described later, the storage and history of conformance certification or rejection certification can be retroactively checked.

[0038] This process can reduce the work of prescribing medicines and drugs based on prescriptions and the accompanying confirmation and verification work. Of course, this also applies to the sterilization of surgical instruments 6 used in surgery, the preparation of endoscopes, and the preparation of materials 7 for clinical testing. In addition, it also applies to the disposal of materials 7 such as used catheters and syringes.

[0039] Furthermore, the authentication storage unit 140 stores worker information when matching the work content information with the item display information. This stores the work content and the medical item that matches the work content, as well as the worker who engaged in the work content, thereby clarifying the responsibility for the work.

[0040] The memory storage unit 150 stores, as management record information, the work content information, product display information, and the memory of the conformance certification in the case of conformance certification, and the work content information, product display information, and the memory of the non-conformance certification in the case of non-conformance certification. The management record information stored in the memory storage unit 150 is used as evidence for subsequent audits, inspections, and inspections. Figure 5, described below, is a schematic diagram of an example display of management record information 70.

[0041] In addition, when the memory storage unit 150 acquires information on two or more workers corresponding to the work content information, it compares the work content information with the item display information, and stores a matching certification if the item display information matches the work content information, and stores a non-certification if the work content information and the item display information match the work content information when only one worker's information is acquired.

[0042] In order to ensure safety and prevent human error, work within a medical facility is required to be confirmed by two people (although there may be cases where there are more than two people) in principle, except in cases of high emergency. Even if there is no technical problem in matching the work content with the medical item (certification of conformity), there is a high probability that the work violates the safety management and service regulations within the facility. Therefore, it is necessary to record that only one worker engaged in the work. Therefore, the memory storage unit 150 records that authentication was not possible when worker information for one person has been acquired (the fact that worker information for only one person has been acquired).

[0043] When authentication is not possible as stored in the authentication memory unit 140, the notification unit 160 issues a warning to the terminal device 20 that the work content information and the item display information do not match, and notifies the terminal device 20 of medical items based on the item display information that matches the work content information.

[0044] The role of the notification unit 160 is to link the work content information 4m (its barcode, two-dimensional code) acquired from the terminal device 20 with the item display information 5m, etc., that should be processed appropriately. Therefore, the item display information read after the work content information 4m must be an appropriate item that matches the work content information. If the read item display information for the medical item indicates that there is an error in the medical item, the work should not be continued. For this reason, the notification unit 160 executes processing to issue a warning from the terminal device 20 to prompt the worker to check. The warning from the terminal device 20 can be processing to flash the screen (display unit 21) of the terminal device 20 or emit a buzzer sound from the speaker.

[0045] When a warning is issued, the worker in the middle of the work immediately recognizes the mistake and can change to the appropriate medical item and continue the work. However, there are times when it is difficult to identify the appropriate medical item. In such cases, the notification unit 160 notifies the terminal device 20 of the medical item based on the item display information that matches the work content information 4m. This allows the worker to recognize which medical item is the correct one.

[0046] For example, in the case where the work involves prescribing an oral medication for an inpatient in a hospital based on a prescription written by a doctor, if the prescribed medication is an antidiarrheal medication (name K) and the item display information for a headache medication (name L) is mistakenly read from terminal device 20, terminal device 20 will immediately issue a notification. Then, the antidiarrheal medication (its name K, packaging, manufacturer, etc.) will be displayed on display unit 21 of terminal device 20 as the correct prescribed medication. This allows the worker to instantly understand the next task to be performed. Of course, in addition to prescribing medicines based on a prescription, this can also be used to present the types of endoscopes, catheters, surgical instruments, etc.

[0047] Furthermore, the notification unit 160 compares the work content information with the item display information, and notifies the terminal device 20 that only one worker information has been acquired, even if the item display information matches the work content information, as a failure to authenticate. The notification from the terminal device 20 may be a flashing of the screen (display unit 21) of the terminal device 20, a buzzer sound from the speaker, a text display such as "Work with two people," a voice readout, etc. The significance of this notification is to alert the worker engaged in the work to allocate another person to check the work content.

[0048] The output unit 170 controls the output of management record information 70 (see FIG. 5). For example, this includes printing the management record information 70 as a document 9 based on a predetermined format from a printer 8 connected to the server 10, and transmitting the information to an external device. Printing the management record information 70 as a document 9 enables quick confirmation during audits and inspections.

[0049] Furthermore, the output unit 170 displays accompanying information explaining the medical product based on the product display information on the terminal device 20. The accompanying information explaining the medical product is a wide range of documented information such as a medical drug package insert in the case of a pharmaceutical product, a pharmaceutical guidebook (IF: interview form), an instruction manual in the case of a medical device, a work manual, a list of substitute products, work procedures in medical facilities, materials such as know-how, and warnings.

[0050] By displaying the attached information on the terminal device 20, for example, a worker (pharmacist) engaged in prescribing work can check contraindications for pharmaceuticals while working on the terminal device 20. In addition, a worker in charge of medical waste can use the information to check for the presence or absence of needles or catheters used on patients infected with hepatitis virus, HIV, etc. when collecting medical waste.

[0051] 3 and 4 are schematic diagrams showing an outline of a display example of the display unit 21 of the terminal device 20. The usage status of the information management system according to the embodiment will be described with reference to these drawings.

[0052] On the display unit 21 in the schematic diagram of FIG. 3, a screen for operation related to work is displayed from the top. In the illustration, there are buttons (icons) for inputting work settings 22, start 23, end 24, history 25, and settings 26. Below these are displayed a screen display 27 for selecting the work type and a screen display 28 for changing the start conditions. Further displayed are various contents, in order, including a user input display 30, and as additional information, a staff ID display 31, an order number display 32, a sub-ID display 33, a record evidence display 34, and a work status display 35 such as the work location and person in charge. In the illustration, the scene is about to enter the work contents, so operation begins by pressing the work settings button (icon) 22.

[0053] For example, when a worker in the facility begins work, a two-dimensional code (QR code (registered trademark)) of the target work item is acquired via the camera (not shown) of the terminal device 20 from the work type sheet 40 shown on the right side of the display unit 21. In the illustration, the following items are printed: incoming inspection 41, ward replenishment 42, mixed injection confirmation 43, patient delivery 44, completed (YES) 45, and canceled (NO) 46, along with two-dimensional codes (work content information) corresponding to these items. The two-dimensional code corresponding to the work to be started is acquired from the camera of the terminal device 20. The work item of the acquired two-dimensional code is displayed on the screen display 27 for selecting the work type (not shown).

[0054] Next, in the illustration, two people are assigned as workers engaged in the task. The two-dimensional codes (worker information) on each worker's staff ID card 50 (first staff ID card 51, second staff ID card 52) are acquired by the camera of the terminal device 20. In the illustration, the first staff member ID card 51 is the main person in charge, and their name is displayed in the staff ID display 31 field, and the second staff member ID card 52 is the person in charge of verification, and their name is displayed in the sub-ID display 33 field.

[0055] Then, the barcode (item display information) of the processing content printed on the processing card 48 is acquired by the camera of the terminal device 20. In the illustration, the barcode of the incoming inspection and its order number is shown, and the corresponding content is displayed in the order number display 32 on the display unit 21 in conjunction with the barcode.

[0056] In the embodiment of Figure 3, a time memory storage function is provided, and the time when the work content information, worker information, and item display information are each acquired, or the time when the start 23 button (icon) is pressed (touched), is transmitted from the terminal device 20 to the server 10.

[0057] The schematic diagram in FIG. 4 illustrates a prescription scene in a medical facility. When the start button (icon) 23 is pressed (touched), a two-dimensional code (task content information) of the processing details printed on a task card 49 is acquired by the camera of the terminal device 20. In the illustrated example, a task type 60 and a start time 61 are displayed in that order. Then, a reading instruction 62 is displayed. Following the reading instruction 62, the worker uses the camera of the terminal device 20 to read the barcode (item display information) printed on the packaging (label) of a medical item 55 that matches the task, and the item display information of the medical item 55 is acquired. The medical item 55 may be identified using a GS1 barcode or by reading the character name of the medical item 55. After the reading, an image 63 of the read image is displayed for confirmation, and additional information 64, such as the code, product name, and manufacturer name of the medical item 55, is also displayed in conjunction with the barcode.

[0058] The display examples in Figures 3 and 4 are only a partial example of a usage scenario, and naturally, displays, modes, and situations other than those shown in the drawings exist. A series of tasks performed within a medical facility and their records are stored as management record information. The schematic diagram in Figure 5 is an example of management record information 70. Management record information 70 is a document that displays a list of "when, what, how much, how, where, who, to whom, how, and how much (required time)." As mentioned above, simply holding a barcode (two-dimensional code) over the terminal device 20 enables the compilation of comprehensive information such as the task content, worker, item content, and time into a list. This reduces the workload of workers who previously had to write and edit all tasks on-site. Furthermore, since it is easy to input information about multiple workers, the burden of double-checking between the main worker and the person responsible for checking the task is reduced. Furthermore, the ability to record time (date, time) sequentially eliminates the burden of creating records in real time. In the management record information 70 of FIG. 5, the time is displayed as "month, date, time." For example, "A / a PQ:ab" omits the year and represents "month / day hour:minute," and similarly for others.

[0059] The format of the management record information 70 can be rearranged at any time to suit the format of reports, audits, etc. The output format can be printed on paper as document 9 as shown in Figure 1, or it can be output from spreadsheet software (CSV format, etc.). The terminal device 20 can be held in one hand by the worker for reading work, or it can be installed as a stationary device on a workbench. By freeing up both hands of the worker, work efficiency is improved.

[0060] Workers at medical facilities, or so-called medical professionals, always keep patient safety in mind while working in the medical field. However, it is also true that serious accidents occur due to medication administration errors, mix-ups, etc., caused by busy schedules. The information management system of the embodiment allows medical facility workers to easily record and store their own work, and this evidence (records, proof) can protect the workers themselves from negligence, disputes, etc.

[0061] Other examples of use of the information management system of the embodiment include: (1) the information management system is used for installing medical equipment in medical facilities and managing the assets of equipment, such as recording the installation of which equipment has been delivered to which location, linking with an asset management ledger, and tracking the lending of portable equipment to hospital wards.

[0062] (2) The information management system is used for medical equipment inspection history and equipment asset management. For example, it is linked to the asset management ledger, which records which equipment was inspected and when. The asset number of the leased property, etc. is added to the barcode of the item display information.

[0063] (3) The information management system is used by nurses and others to refer to medical equipment manuals. By acquiring the barcode of a medical item such as a medical device from the terminal device 20, the terminal device 20 displays the attached document reference (URL), manufacturer emergency contact information, and simple instruction manual for the medical item stored on the server 10 in association with the barcode of the medical item. This is useful for reference purposes when there are few staff members, such as during night shifts or on holidays.

[0064] (4) The information management system is used to manage the usage records of in vitro diagnostics. When managing the usage history of in vitro diagnostics, records of receipt of the in vitro diagnostics are generated, along with records of which devices they were used in and confirmation of the attached documentation.

[0065] (5) The information management system is used to manage records of sterilization and cleaning. In managing the cleaning history of medical items that require sterilization, such as surgical instruments and endoscopes, the barcodes (two-dimensional codes) of the medical items to be sterilized are acquired from the terminal device 20. Then, records of sterilization and cleaning are added, and a tracking record of the cleaning is created and saved.

[0066] (6) The information management system is used to manage the incoming inspection records of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. The barcodes (two-dimensional codes) of the incoming inspection items (medical supplies) are acquired from the terminal device 20. An incoming inspection record is then generated and linked to the inventory management system within the facility.

[0067] (7) The information management system is used to manage dispensing records from the hospital's pharmacy to the wards. When medicines (medical supplies) are dispensed to hospitalized patients at fixed or special intervals, the barcodes (two-dimensional codes) of the dispensed items (medical supplies) transported to the wards are acquired from the terminal device 20. Dispensing records are then generated and linked to the facility's inventory management system.

[0068] (8) The information management system is used to manage records of pharmaceutical usage and disposal. After a pharmaceutical is used in a hospital ward or outpatient clinic, the barcode (two-dimensional code) of the used pharmaceutical (medical item) is acquired from the terminal device 20. A usage record is then generated and linked to the facility's inventory management system.

[0069] (9) The information management system is used to manage records of mixing work (medication mixing work) in the ward. When mixing work is performed in the ward, the barcode (two-dimensional code) of the medicine (medical item) to be mixed is acquired from the terminal device 20. Then, a mixing record is generated. In addition, multiple nurses on site can mutually confirm the information by inputting worker information.

[0070] (10) The information management system is used to create and manage search records for medications brought in by outpatients and inpatients. Typically, nurses visually check the medications brought in and perform a drug search. The barcode (two-dimensional code) of the medication (medical item) brought in is obtained from the terminal device 20, and the medication is identified from this, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare package insert for the medication is checked. In addition, multiple nurses can mutually check the medication by entering worker information.

[0071] (11) The information management system is used to manage incident records. From the perspective of crisis management within the medical facility, records are kept of accidents, negligence, cautions, etc. regarding medical supplies such as medicines and medical devices, and workers are thoroughly informed and alerted. Barcodes (two-dimensional codes) of problematic medical supplies and related medical supplies are obtained from the terminal device 20, and an incident record is created. In addition, adverse event searches by supervisory authorities and other organizations are confirmed, and information is stored in the safety management system within the facility.

[0072] Next, an information management method and an information management program in the information management system 1 of the embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart in Fig. 6. The information management method is executed by the control unit 11 of the server (computer) 10 based on the information management program. The information management program causes the server (computer) 10 of Figs. 1 and 2 to execute a task acquisition function, an item acquisition function, a worker acquisition function, an authentication storage function, a storage and saving function, a notification function, an output function, and the like. Each function overlaps with the description of the information management system 1 described above, so details will be omitted.

[0073] 6, the processing of the server (computer) 10 includes various steps such as a task acquisition step (S110), an item acquisition step (S120), a worker acquisition step (S130), an authentication storage step (S140), a storage step (S150), a notification step (S160), an output step (S170), etc. Of course, various steps necessary for the operation of the server (computer) 10 itself are naturally included.

[0074] The task acquisition function acquires task content information that has been assigned in advance according to the task to be performed in the medical facility from the terminal device 20 (S110; task acquisition step). The item acquisition function acquires item display information that has been assigned to medical items, including pharmaceutical packaging, materials, and surgical tools, that correspond to the task, from the terminal device 20 (S120; item acquisition step). The worker acquisition function acquires worker information that has been assigned to each worker who will perform the task from the terminal device 20 (S130; worker acquisition step). The authentication storage function compares the task content information with the item display information, and stores a conforming authentication if the item display information matches the task content information, and stores a disqualifying authentication if the item display information does not match the task content information (S140; authentication storage step).

[0075] The memory saving function saves the work content information, item display information, and the memory of the corresponding certification in the case of conformity certification, and the work content information, item display information, and the memory of the corresponding non-certification in the case of non-certification, as management record information (S150; memory saving step). In the case of non-certification, the notification function issues a warning to the terminal device 20 that the work content information and item display information do not match, and notifies the terminal device 20 of medical items based on the item display information that match the work content information (S160; notification step). The output function outputs the management record information (S170; output step).

[0076] The computer program of the present invention described above may be recorded on a processor-readable recording medium, and the recording medium may be a "non-transitory tangible medium" such as a tape, disk, card, semiconductor memory, programmable logic circuit, etc.

[0077] The computer program can be implemented using, for example, a scripting language such as ActionScript or JavaScript (registered trademark), an object-oriented programming language such as Objective-C or Java (registered trademark), or a markup language such as HTML5. [Explanation of symbols]

[0078] 1 Information Management System 2,3 Medical facility staff (workers) 2n,3n Worker information 4. A sheet detailing the work 4m Work Content Information 5,6,7 Medical supplies 5m,6m,7m Product display information 9. Documents 10 Servers (computers) 11 Control section 14 Storage section 20 Terminal Equipment 21 Display section 70 Administrative Record Information 110 Work Acquisition Department 120 Goods Acquisition Department 130 Worker Acquisition Department 140 Authentication storage unit 150 Memory storage section 160 Information Department 170 Output section

Claims

1. a task acquisition unit that acquires task content information that has been assigned in advance according to tasks in a medical facility from a terminal device; an item acquisition unit that acquires, from the terminal device, item display information attached to medical items including pharmaceutical packaging, materials, and surgical tools corresponding to the work; a worker acquisition unit that acquires worker information assigned to each worker who performs the work from the terminal device; an authentication storage unit that compares the work content information with the item display information, and stores a matching authentication when the item display information matches the work content information, and stores a non-matching authentication when the item display information does not match the work content information; a storage unit that stores the worker information and stores, as management record information, the work content information, the product display information, and the conformance certification in the case of conformance certification, and the work content information, the product display information, and the conformance certification in the case of non-certification; an output unit that outputs the management record information, the worker acquisition unit acquires the worker information of two or more workers, The authentication storage unit compares the work content information with the item display information when acquiring information on two or more workers corresponding to the work content information, and stores a matching authentication if the item display information matches the work content information, and stores a matching authentication if the work content information matches the item display information when acquiring information on only one worker. An information management system characterized by:

2. 2. The information management system of claim 1, further comprising an alarm unit that, in the event of authentication failure, issues a warning to the terminal device that the work content information and the item display information do not match, and notifies the terminal device of the medical item based on the item display information that matches the work content information.

3. The information management system of claim 2, wherein the notification unit compares the work content information with the item display information and notifies the terminal device that the worker information obtained is for one person, even if the item display information matches the work content information, as the authentication failure.

4. The work content information is a character indicating the name of the work content, a unique barcode assigned according to the work content, or a unique two-dimensional code assigned according to the work content, The product display information is the name of the medical product in letters, a barcode unique to the medical product, or a two-dimensional code unique to the medical product; 2. The information management system according to claim 1, wherein the worker information is a unique barcode assigned to the worker, a unique two-dimensional code assigned to the worker, or biometric information of the worker.

5. The information management system according to claim 1 , wherein the output unit displays, on the terminal device, additional information that explains the medical item based on the item display information.

6. The computer a task acquisition step of acquiring task content information assigned in advance according to tasks to be performed in the medical facility from a terminal device; an item acquisition step of acquiring, from the terminal device, item display information attached to medical items including pharmaceutical packaging, materials, and surgical tools corresponding to the work; a worker acquisition step of acquiring worker information assigned to each worker who performs the work from the terminal device; an authentication storage step of comparing the work content information with the item display information, and storing a matching authentication when the item display information matches the work content information, and storing a non-matching authentication when the item display information does not match the work content information; a storage step of storing the worker information and storing, as management record information, the work content information, the product display information, and the conformance certification in the case of conformance certification, and the work content information, the product display information, and the conformance certification in the case of non-certification; an output step of outputting the management record information, the worker acquisition step acquires information on two or more workers, The authentication storage step compares the work content information with the item display information when the information of two or more workers corresponding to the work content information is acquired, and stores a matching authentication when the item display information matches the work content information, and stores a matching authentication when the information of only one worker is acquired even if the work content information matches the item display information when the information of the two or more workers corresponding to the work content information is acquired. An information management method comprising:

7. On the computer, a task acquisition function that acquires task content information that has been assigned in advance according to tasks within a medical facility from a terminal device; an item acquisition function that acquires from the terminal device item display information attached to medical items including pharmaceutical packaging, materials, and surgical tools corresponding to the work; a worker acquisition function that acquires, from the terminal device, worker information assigned to each worker who performs the work; an authentication storage function that compares the work content information with the item display information, and stores a conformance authentication when the item display information matches the work content information, and stores a non-conformance authentication when the item display information does not match the work content information; a storage function for storing the worker information and storing, as management record information, the work content information, the product display information, and the storage of the conformity certification in the case of conformity certification, and the work content information, the product display information, and the storage of the conformity certification in the case of non-certification; an output function for outputting the management record information; the worker acquisition function acquires information on two or more workers, The authentication storage function compares the work content information with the item display information when acquiring information on two or more workers corresponding to the work content information, and stores a matching authentication if the item display information matches the work content information, and stores a matching authentication if the work content information is matched with the item display information when acquiring information on only one worker. An information management program characterized by:

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