System and method for routing patient care
The care management system addresses inefficiencies in patient care by using predictive analysis to automate task prioritization and sequencing, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors in healthcare environments.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- B BRAUN MEDICAL INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-25
AI Technical Summary
Conventional patient care systems and tools, such as electronic health records and hospital information systems, are inefficient and time-consuming, leading to increased workload and potential errors in high-volume healthcare environments, particularly due to the lack of automated task prioritization and manual documentation.
A care management system comprising a server, hub, and smart devices with wireless transceivers and processors that perform predictive analysis of patient care parameters to prioritize and sequence tasks, providing real-time guidance and reducing manual documentation through integrated patient care devices and databases.
Enhances task efficiency and reduces errors by automating task prioritization, standardizing procedures, and simplifying documentation, thereby improving patient care delivery and staff training.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROUTING PATIENT CARE
[0002] FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0003]
[0001] The subject matter disclosed herein relates to systems for routing patient care, particularly for routing patient care via automated task prioritization based on one or more patient care parameters.
[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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[0002] In the medical field, health care professionals, such as nurses, have a myriad of daily tasks related to patient care. These daily tasks can be broadly classified in several categories including, but not limited to: patient assessment, patient treatment, patient medication, information retrieval, documentation, walking, and communication. Managing these daily tasks, particularly during high volume and fast-pace environments, can be time-consuming, which can undesirably lead to errors that compromise patient safety. In the medical environment, a conventional tool used by health care professionals is a patient's electronic health record ("EHR") or electronic medical record ("EMR") as well as the hospital information system ("HIS") / hospital electronics system ("HES"). However, on their own, effectiveness of these tools is not maximized when said tools are relied upon primarily to only input and output information electronically. Further, manual and frequent performance of daily tasks without prioritization contributes to a higher work load for a healthcare professional or staff member, which is completed in a less effective and less efficient manner. Accordingly, improvements related to a system, method, and apparatus for routing patient care, particularly for routing patient care via automated task prioritization based on one or more inputs, are desired.
[0006] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
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[0003] A care management system for routing one or more tasks related to medical care for at least one patient is disclosed. The system includes a server and a hub configured for communication with the server. The plurality of smart devices is configured for communication with the hub, each of the plurality of smart devices having (i) a wireless transceiver configured for performing wireless communication with the hub, the plurality of smart devices being remote from the at least one patient, and (ii) a processor coupled to the wireless transceiver, the processor being configured for receiving, via the wireless transceiver, information transmitted to the plurality of smart devices from the server. The processor is also configured to perform a plurality of operations in accordance with machine readable instructions stored in a digital memory. The plurality of operations comprises generating output information based on a predictive analysis of a plurality of patient care parameters. The output information includes a recommended sequence for performing the one or more tasks.
[0008]
[0004] A care management system for conducting one or more tasks related to medical care for at least one patient is disclosed. The system includes a server and a hub configured for communication with the server. The plurality of smart devices is configured for communication with the hub, each of the plurality of smart devices having (i) a wireless transceiver configured for performing wireless communication with the hub, the plurality of smart devices being remote from the at least one patient, and (ii) a processor coupled to the wireless transceiver, the processor being configured for receiving, via the wireless transceiver, information transmitted to the plurality of smart devices from the server. The processor is further configured to receive, via the wireless transceiver, a plurality of credentials relating to access to a user interface, detect, via the wireless transceiver, a user credential of a user requesting access to the user interface, compare the user credential of the user to the plurality of credentials to determine when the user credential is valid, and permit access to the user interface when it is determined that the user credential is valid. The processor performs a plurality of operations in accordance with machine readable instructions stored in a digital memory. The plurality of operations includes generating output information based on a predictive analysis of a plurality of patient care parameters and the output information comprises a recommended sequence of conducting the one or more tasks.
[0009] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
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[0005] The invention is best understood from the following detailed description when read in connection with the accompanying drawings, with like elements having the same reference numerals. When a plurality of similar elements are present, a single reference numeral may be assigned to the plurality of similar elements with a small letter designation referring to specific elements. When referring to the elements collectively or to a non-specific one or more of the elements, the small letter designation may be dropped. According to common practice, the various features of the drawings are not drawn to scale unless otherwise indicated. On the contrary, the dimensions of the various features may be expanded or reduced for clarity.
[0006] FIGS. 1A-1B depict a schematic diagram of aspects of an exemplary care management system, according to an embodiment of the invention;
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[0007] FIG. 2 depicts a schematic diagram of aspects of an exemplary care management system, according to another embodiment of the invention;
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[0008] FIG. 3 depicts a schematic diagram of aspects of an exemplary care management system, according to still another embodiment of the invention;
[0013]
[0009] FIG. 4 depicts a schematic diagram of an exemplary smart device, according to an embodiment of the invention;
[0014]
[0010] FIGS. 5A-5E depict a schematic diagram of an exemplary smart device, according to another embodiment of the invention;
[0015] [Oil] FIGS. 6A-6D depict a schematic diagram of an exemplary smart device, according to yet another embodiment of the invention;
[0016]
[0012] FIGS. 7A-7B depict a schematic diagram of an exemplary smart device, according to still another embodiment of the invention; and
[0017]
[0013] FIG. 8 depicts a schematic diagram of an exemplary smart device, according to another embodiment of the invention.
[0018] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0019]
[0014] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth by way of examples in order to provide a thorough understanding of the relevant teachings. However, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present teachings may be practiced without such details. In other instances, well known methods, procedures, components, and circuitry have been described at a relatively high-level, without detail, in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring aspects of the present teachings.
[0020]
[0015] Additionally, various forms and embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the figures. It will be appreciated that the combination and arrangement of some or all features of any of the embodiments with other embodiments is specifically contemplated herein. Accordingly, this detailed disclosure expressly includes the specific embodiments illustrated herein, combinations and sub-combinations of features of the illustrated embodiments, and variations of the illustrated embodiments.
[0016] It will be understood that the terms and expressions used herein have the ordinary meaning as is accorded to such terms and expressions with respect to their corresponding respective areas of inquiry and study except where specific meanings have otherwise been set forth herein. The terms "comprises," "comprising," "includes," "including," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a nonexclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises or includes a list of elements or steps does not include only those elements or steps but may include other elements or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element preceded by "a" or "an" does not, without further constraints, may preclude the existence of additional identical or nonidentical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.
[0021]
[0017] U nless otherwise stated, any and all measurements, values, ratings, positions, magnitudes, sizes, and other specifications that are set forth in this specification, including in the claims that follow, are approximate, not exact. Such amounts are intended to have a reasonable range that is consistent with the functions to which they relate and with what is customary in the art to which they pertain, and taking into account manufacturing tolerances and typical variations in functional parameters. For example, unless expressly stated otherwise, a parameter value or the like may vary by as much as ± 10% from the stated amount.
[0022]
[0018] Referring generally to the figures, the care management systems described herein include a server, a hub configured for communication with the server, and a plurality of smart devices configured for communication with the hub. In this way, performance and completion of daily or regular tasks assigned to individual health professionals can be conducted efficiently and effectively. For example, the systems described herein facilitates prioritization of tasks by integrating one or more input information (e.g. plurality of patient care parameters, information extracted from databases, electronic medical records, or patient care devices, etc.), thereby reducing need for manual documentation and time required for completion of tasks. Additionally or optionally, systems described herein generally reduces work load of medical personnel, assists health professionals in remembering or keeping track of tasks, simplifies activities to be performed near or adjacent each other, provide one or more output information (e.g. alerts, notifications, etc.) to facilitate prompt responses as necessary, and assists in standardizing procedures, thereby easing training of relatively new staff members. Additional details of the systems are set forth below.
[0023]
[0019] Turning now to FIGS. 1A-1B, in an exemplary embodiment, a care management system for routing one or more tasks related to medical care for at least one patient 130, such as system 1000, includes a server 100, a communication hub or access point 110 configured for communication (e.g., wireless communication) with the server 100, and a plurality of smart devices 120. Non-limiting examples of the one or more tasks may be broadly classified into multiple categories, such as (i) administering a treatment plan to the at least one patient, (ii) capturing or documenting data related to a health condition of the at least one patient, (iii) monitoring vital signs of the at least one patient, (iv) performing a patient hygiene assignment, (v) performing a supply or equipment check, or (vi) performing a patient safety assignment. Additional or other categories of one or more tasks related to the health or medical care of the at least one patient 130 would be known to one skilled in the art based the description herein.
[0024]
[0020] In this configuration, the server 100 and communication hub 110 (or a router or switch) form a digital pathway through which information (e.g., plurality of patient care parameters, information extracted from databases, electronic medical records, or patient care devices, etc.) is transmitted to the plurality of smart devices 120, and vice versa (e.g., data from one or more smart devices 120 may be stored in server 100). Thus, the management system 1000 includes a wireless access point 110 (e.g., WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE, Cellular, etc.), a smart device 120 (e.g., smartphone, computer, pager, tablet, laptop, PDA, etc.), and a medical server 100, all of which work together to at least prioritize the one or more tasks, output information (e.g. sequence, alerts, notification, etc.), and / or record results (e.g., sensed data from patient care devices and output information).
[0025]
[0021] In exemplary embodiments, the care management system 1000 comprises a detector configured to determine a location relative to the at least one patient 130. In a non-limiting example, the detector may be integrated with the plurality of smart devices 120, at least one patient care device, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the location comprises a fixed location. The fixed location is indicative of where the at least one patient receives medical care, a location of the patient, a location indicative of where the plurality of smart devices is located relative to the at least one patient, a location indicative of where a user of the care management system is located, or a combination thereof. Additionally or optionally, the location comprises a non-fixed location. The non-fixed location is indicative of where the at least one patient receives medical care, a location of the patient relative to at least one patient care device, a location indicative of where the plurality of smart devices is located relative to the at least one patient or the at least one patient care device, a location indicative of where a user of the care management system is located, or a combination thereof.
[0026]
[0022] The plurality of smart devices 120 are remote from the at least one patient 130. Each of the plurality of smart devices 120 has (i) a wireless transceiver 122 configured for performing wireless communication with the hub 110 and (ii) a processor 124 coupled to the wireless transceiver. In this way, the processor 124 is configured for receiving, via the wireless transceiver 122, information transmitted to the plurality of smart devices 120 from the server 100. It is noted that transceiver 122 could be wireless (e.g., WiFi, Bluetooth®, BLE, Cellular or the like) or wired (USB, Micro-USB or the like) to communicate with smart device 120 and / or access point 110. It is also noted that wireless access point 110 and smart device 120 could use various wireless protocols (e.g., WiFi, Bluetooth®, BLE, Cellular, or the like). During operation, transceiver 122 could communicate directly with smart device 120 or indirectly with smart device 120 via wireless access point 110. The processor 124 is also configured to perform a plurality of operations in accordance with machine readable instructions stored in a digital memory. In a non-limiting example, the plurality of operations comprises generating output information based on a predictive analysis of a plurality of patient care parameters. In an exemplary embodiment, the output information comprises a recommended sequence for performing the one or more tasks.
[0027]
[0023] In operation, the predictive analysis of the plurality of patient care parameters, as performed by the processor 124, comprises analyzing an estimated duration of performing the one or more tasks, a risk factor for failure to timely perform the one or more tasks, and a location of the plurality of smart devices 120 relative to the at least one patient 130. In a non-limiting example, the estimated duration is expressed or determined based on a start time indicative of when the health care professional 140 report for or starts a shift. Additionally or optionally, the risk factor for failure to timely perform the one or more tasks may be quantified according to predetermined guidelines (e.g. a patient safety index), or how important / urgent it is to complete the one or more tasks. Still further, in order to obtain the location of the plurality of smart devices 120 relative to the at least one patient 130, the plurality of smart devices 120 comprise a sensor configured to detect a location of each of the plurality of smart devices 120 relative to the at least one patient 130. In other exemplary embodiments, the plurality of patient care parameters is additionally or optionally extracted from information transmitted to the plurality of smart devices 120 from the server 100, such that the information originates from one or more of databases, medical records, or patient care devices. Non-limiting examples of patient care devices comprise an intravenous catheter (IVC), a smart IVC assembly, a wearable device for monitoring a health condition, a dialysis machine, diagnostics equipment, a radiology machine, and surgery equipment. Additional or specific examples of databases, medical records, and patient care devices would be known to one skilled in the art based on the disclosure herein.
[0028]
[0024] Thus, in operation, the predictive analysis of the plurality of patient care parameters comprises assigning a predetermined priority value (e.g. standardized according to a scale, such as 1 = high priority, 3 = medium priority, 5 = low priority) to each of the one or more tasks and arranging the sequence of the one or more tasks in accordance with the priority value, such that, for example, the higher priority task is performed first or relatively earlier than a lower priority task. This output information (e.g. sequence of the one or more tasks) may be communicated to a health care professional 140 via a user interface 200. Accordingly, in an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of smart devices 120 comprises the user interface 200 having a display 202 configured to display information and the processor 124 coupled to the display 202, such that the processor 124 is configured to display, via the display 202, the output information (e.g. layout 150, table 160, etc.). Additionally or optionally, as shown for example in FIG. 4, the display 202 is configured to display at least one of an icon, an image, or a message. In one non-limiting example, the at least one of the icon, the image, or the message relates to one or more of a time, a date, a logo, a location, patient data, a QR code corresponding to an identity of the at least one patient, a layout corresponding to location of the at least one patient, and the sequence of the one or more tasks. Patient data includes one or more of: patient name, patient ID, patient age / weight. Control buttons may, among others, allow the medical professional to perform the required one or more tasks, access / modify patient information, and navigate to the home screen of the application. When multiple predictive analyses of the plurality of patient care parameters are performed, the output information as indicated by the at least one of the icon, the image, or the message displayed by display 202 may change accordingly. In an exemplary embodiment, the multiple predictive analyses are performed after a predetermined duration of inactivity relative to use or operation of the plurality of smart devices 120 (e.g. when the plurality of smart devices 120 is "idle").
[0029]
[0025] Referring generally to FIGS. 4, 5A-5E, 6A-6D, 7A-7B, and 8, non-limiting examples of a software application executed on the smart device 120 (e.g. of health care professional 140) in accordance with machine readable instructions stored in a digital memory. Further, although FIGS. 4, 5A-5E, 6A-6D, 7A-7B, and 8 illustrate examples of display 202 and the output information displayed thereby, one skilled in the art would understand from the description herein that the number, type, and arrangement of the at least one of an icon, an image, or a message are not intended to be limiting. In this configuration, and in accordance with another embodiment of the invention, a care management system 1000 is additionally or optionally configured for conducting one or more tasks related to medical care for at least one patient 130 is disclosed. As described above, the system 1000 includes a server 100, a communication hub or access point 110 configured for communication (e.g., wireless communication) with the server 100, and a plurality of smart devices 120. The plurality of smart devices 120 are remote from the at least one patient 130. Each of the plurality of smart devices 120 has (i) a wireless transceiver 122 configured for performing wireless communication with the hub 110 and (ii) a processor 124 coupled to the wireless transceiver. Additionally or optionally, the processor 124 is configured to (i) receive, via the wireless transceiver 122, a plurality of credentials relating to access to the user interface 200, (ii) detect, via the wireless transceiver 122, a user credential of a user (e.g. health care professional 140) requesting access to the user interface 200, (iii) compare the user credential of the user to the plurality of credentials to determine when the user credential is valid, and (iv) permit access to the user interface 200 when it is determined that the user credential is valid.
[0030]
[0026] Thus, in operation, in an exemplary embodiment of system 1000, user 140 can access user interface 200 via the plurality of smart device 120 when the user 140 logs in at the beginning of a shift. As illustrated in FIG. 5A, and similar to what is described above, user interface 200 includes the display 202 configured to display the at least one of an icon, an image, or a message. In an exemplary embodiment, the at least one of an icon, an image, or a message corresponds to the output information (e.g. layout 150, table 160, etc.) that is generated, for example, based on the predictive analysis of the plurality of patient care parameters. In FIG. 5A, the output information comprising the sequence of the one or more tasks is displayed as a layout 150 corresponding to the location of the at least one patient 130 within a health care environment (e.g. hospital, clinic, etc.). In this layout 150, a location icon can correspond to the detected location of the plurality of smart device 120 relative to the at least one patient 130, and numbers (e.g. 1, 2, 3) are indicative of the order or sequence of the one or more tasks in connection with the respective at least one patient 130 (e.g. patient 1 is seen before patient 2). Specific tasks corresponding to the patient is listed in table 160. Non-limiting examples of information included in table 160 includes the activity / task, room or location of the at least one patient 130, and identity information of the at least one patient 130.
[0031]
[0027] Upon selection of the at least one patient 130 (e.g. patient 1, indicating that the one or more tasks related to patient 1 should be performed first, or relatively earlier than other(s) of the one or more tasks), the processor 124 is configured to display, via display 202, output information comprising additional details regarding the selected one or more task or at least one patient 130. For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the one or more tasks relate to capturing or documenting data related to the health condition of the at least one patient 130. In particular, the at least one of an icon, image, or a message (e.g. a box) communicates to the user 140 an instruction to scan, by the plurality of smart devices 120, a QR code 204 corresponding to an identity of the at least one patient 130 for verification, thereby reducing medical errors. Additionally or optionally, the at least one of an icon, image, or a message (e.g. a box 206) communicates to the user 140 an instruction to capture, by the plurality of smart devices 120, an image indicative of a characteristic or status of the medical care received by the at least one patient (e.g. collection of flush in FIG. 5B). Upon completion of a respective one of the one or more tasks, the sequence of the one or more tasks may automatically change or rearranged (e.g. list is shifted upwards), as shown in FIGS. 5C-5E. The one or more tasks may involve the same patient, or another patient. Additionally or optionally, the sequence of the one or more tasks may be rearranged after a predetermined duration, or after a detected change in the plurality of patient care parameters extracted from information originating from databases, medical records, or patient care devices (e.g. detectable problem sensed by the patient care devices). Additionally or optionally, the plurality of patient care parameters comprise information related to delivery of medication to the at least one patient 130, schedule for one or more therapies for the at least one patient 130, and prescriptions for administration to the at least one patient 130. For example, when the patient care device comprises a smart IVC assembly, information comprises sensed data concerning a physical characteristic (e.g. flow rate is too low, occlusion, or other abnormalities / complications related to the IVC attached to the patient), such that a task is added and prioritized to the top of the list, thereby reducing patient trauma and reducing medical errors. In this configuration, the sensed data is detected by one or more sensors directly or indirectly attached to the patient care devices, and further transmitted directly or indirectly to the plurality of smart devices 120. A non- exhaustive list of exemplary sensors includes infection detection sensors, vein condition sensors, vital sign sensors, and sensors configured to detect a physical characteristic of a fluid flowing through an IVC. Additional or other sensors would be to known to one skilled in the art from the description herein.
[0032]
[0028] Referring to FIGS. 6A-6D, the at least one of the icon, the image, or the message comprises an actionable checklist 170 related to the medical care of the at least one patient 130. In this way, capturing or documenting data related to the health condition of the at least one patient comprises documenting, by the plurality of smart devices 120, responses to the actionable checklist. Additionally or optionally, the processor 124 is configured for transmitting, via the wireless transceiver 122, responses to the actionable checklist to the server 100. In this configuration, as best illustrated in FIGS. 6C-6D, when multiple predictive analyses of the plurality of patient care parameters are performed, the plurality of patient care parameters comprises the responses to the actionable checklist, such that the output information, which is displayed via the display 202, comprises one or more of an alert 220 or a recommended action 210 based on the documented responses and in accordance with predetermined guidelines (e.g. hospital policy, etc.).
[0033]
[0029] Turning now to FIGS. 7A-7B, the one or more tasks comprises administering a treatment plan to the at least one patient 130. For example, administering a medication involves capturing or documenting data related to the health condition of the at least one patient via scanning, by the plurality of smart devices 120, a QR code 212 associated with the medication. Additionally or optionally, the plurality of patient care parameters comprises allergy data of the at least one patient 130. In this way, the plurality of operations performed by the process 124 comprises determining a compatibility between the medication and the allergy data of the at least one patient 130. In operation, the output information, displayed via the display 202, comprises this determined compatibility between the medication and the allergy data of the at least one patient 130, such that when the health care professional 140 administers a treatment plan to the at least one patient 130, compatibility is first confirmed prior to administration of the medication to the at least one patient 130, thereby reducing medical errors. Additionally or optionally, as shown in FIG. 8, the output information comprises information extracted from the medical history record of the at least one patient 130. In this way, ease of access to this information is facilitated, thereby permitting health care professional 140 to effective complete the one or more tasks. Still further, the plurality of operations performed by the processor 124 includes creating an activity log for tracking completion of the one or more tasks. In this way, the care management system 1000 performs activity logging and tracking of various tasks related to the medical care of the at least one patient 130, so as to simply and prioritize the more crucial or urgent tasks (as determined by health guidelines or judgment made by health care professionals), thereby making patient need and care at the center of the care management system 1000.
[0034]
[0030] Additionally or optionally, system 1000 described herein may be integrated with databases or other systems, such as the existing electronic health records system of a hospital (FIG. 2). Alternatively, system 1000 may be integrated for use with multiple servers corresponding to multiple hospital or hospital systems (FIG. 3).
[0035]
[0031] While the foregoing has described what are considered to be the best mode and other examples, it is understood that various modifications may be made therein and that the subject matter disclosed herein may be implemented in various forms and examples, and that they may be applied in numerous applications, only some of which have been described herein. It is intended by the following claims to claim any and all modifications and variations that fall within the true scope of the present concepts.
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A care management system for routing one or more tasks related to medical care for at least one patient, the care management system comprising: a server; a hub configured for communication with the server; a plurality of smart devices configured for communication with the hub, each of the plurality of smart devices having (i) a wireless transceiver configured for performing wireless communication with the hub, the plurality of smart devices being remote from the at least one patient, and (ii) a processor coupled to the wireless transceiver, the processor being configured for receiving, via the wireless transceiver, information transmitted to the plurality of smart devices from the server, the processor also configured to perform a plurality of operations in accordance with machine readable instructions stored in a digital memory; wherein the plurality of operations comprises generating output information based on a predictive analysis of a plurality of patient care parameters, the output information comprising a recommended sequence for performing the one or more tasks.
2. The care management system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of patient care parameters comprises an estimated duration of performing the one or more tasks and a risk factor for failure to timely perform the one or more tasks.
3. The care management system of claim 2, further comprising a detector configured to determine a location relative to the at least one patient.
4. The care management system of claim 3, wherein the location comprises a fixed location, the fixed location being indicative of where the at least one patient receives medical care, a location of the patient, a location indicative of where the plurality of smart devices is located relative to the at least one patient, and a location indicative of where a user of the care management system is located.
5. The care management system of claim 3, wherein the location comprises a nonfixed location, the non-fixed location being indicative of where the at least one patient receives medical care, a location of the patient relative to at least one patient care device, a location indicative of where the plurality of smart devices is located relativeto the at least one patient or the at least one patient care device, and a location indicative of where a user of the care management system is located.
6. The care management system of claim 2, wherein each of the plurality of smart devices comprises a sensor configured to detect a location of each of the other plurality of smart devices relative to the at least one patient.
7. The care management system of claim 1, wherein predictive analysis of the plurality of patient care parameters comprises assigning a predetermined priority value to each of the one or more tasks and arranging the sequence of the one or more tasks in accordance with the priority value.
8. The care management system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of patient care parameters is extracted from information transmitted to the plurality of smart devices from the server, the information originating from one or more of databases, medical records, or patient care devices.
9. The care management system of claim 8, wherein the plurality of patient care parameters comprise information related to delivery of medication to the at least one patient, schedule for one or more therapies for the at least one patient, and prescriptions for administration to the at least one patient.
10. The care management system of claim 8, wherein each of the patient care devices comprise an intravenous catheter (IVC), a smart IVC assembly, a wearable device for monitoring a health condition, a dialysis machine, diagnostics equipment, a radiology machine, or surgery equipment.
11. The care management system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of smart devices comprises a user interface having a display configured to display information and a processor coupled to the display, the processor being configured to: display, via the display, the output information.
12. The care management system of claim 11, wherein the display is configured to display at least one of an icon, an image, or a message, the at least one of the icon, the image, or the message relating to one or more of a time, a date, a logo, a location, a QR code corresponding to an identity of the at least one patient, a layout corresponding to location of the at least one patient, and the sequence of the one or more tasks.
13. The care management system of claim 7, wherein multiple predictive analyses of the plurality of patient care parameters are performed.
14. The care management system of claim 13, wherein the multiple predictive analyses are performed after a predetermined duration of inactivity relative to use or operation of the plurality of smart devices.
15. The care management system of claim 1, wherein the one or more tasks comprise administering a treatment plan to the at least one patient, capturing or documenting data related to a health condition of the at least one patient, monitoring vital signs of the at least one patient, performing a patient hygiene assignment, performing a supply or equipment check, or performing a patient safety assignment.
16. The care management system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of smart devices comprises a mobile device running application software.
17. The care management system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of smart devices comprises a mobile device, a smart tablet, a portable smart device, or a computer.
18. A care management system for conducting one or more tasks related to medical care for at least one patient, the care management system comprising: a server; a hub configured for communication with the server; a plurality of smart devices configured for communication with a hub configured for communication with a server, each of the plurality of smart devices having (i) a wireless transceiver configured for performing wireless communication with the hub, the plurality of smart devices being remote from the at least one patient, and (ii) a processor coupled to the wireless transceiver, the processor being configured for receiving, via the wireless transceiver, information transmitted to the plurality of smart devices from the server; wherein the processor is configured to (i) receive, via the wireless transceiver, a plurality of credentials relating to access to a user interface, (ii) detect, via the wireless transceiver, a user credential of a user requesting access to the user interface, (iii) compare the user credential of the user to the plurality of credentials to determinewhether the user credential is valid, and (iv) permit access to the user interface when it is determined that the user credential is valid; wherein the processor is configured to perform a plurality of operations in accordance with machine readable instructions stored in a digital memory, the plurality of operations comprising generating output information based on a predictive analysis of a plurality of patient care parameters, and the output information comprises a recommended sequence of conducting the one or more tasks.
19. The care management system of claim 18, wherein the one or more tasks comprise administering a treatment plan to the at least one patient, capturing or documenting data related to a health condition of the at least one patient, monitoring vital signs of the at least one patient, performing a patient hygiene assignment, performing a supply or equipment check, or performing a patient safety assignment.
20. The care management system of claim 19, wherein predictive analysis of the plurality of patient care parameters comprises assigning a predetermined priority value to each of the one or more tasks and arranging the sequence of the one or more tasks in accordance with the priority value.
21. The care management system of claim 19, wherein the plurality of patient care parameters is extracted from information transmitted to the plurality of smart devices from the server, the information originating from one or more of databases, medical records, or patient care devices.
22. The care management system of claim 21, wherein each of the patient care devices comprises an intravenous catheter (IVC), a smart intravenous catheter (IVC) assembly, a wearable device for monitoring a health condition, or a dialysis machine.
23. The care management system of claim 21, wherein the user interface has a display configured to display information and a processor coupled to the display, the processor being configured to: display, via the display, the output information.
24. The care management system of claim 23, wherein the display is configured to display at least one of an icon, an image, or a message, the at least one of the icon, the image, or the message relating to one or more of a time, a date, a logo, a location, a QR code associated with the at least one patient, a layout corresponding to location of the at least one patient, and the sequence of the one or more tasks.
25. The care management system of claim 24, wherein capturing or documenting data related to the health condition of the at least one patient comprises scanning, by the plurality of smart devices, the QR code corresponding to an identity of the at least one patient for verification.
26. The care management system of claim 25, wherein capturing or documenting data related to the health condition of the at least one patient comprises capturing, by the plurality of smart devices, an image indicative of a characteristic or status of the medical care received by the at least one patient.
27. The care management system of claim 25, wherein the at least one of the icon, the image, or the message comprises an actionable checklist related to the medical care of the at least one patient, and wherein capturing or documenting data related to the health condition of the at least one patient comprises documenting, by the plurality of smart devices, responses to the actionable checklist.
28. The care management system of claim 27, wherein the processor is configured for transmitting, via the wireless transceiver, responses to the actionable checklist to the server, and wherein the plurality of patient care parameters comprises the responses to the actionable checklist, and wherein the output information, which is displayed via the display, comprises a recommended action based on the documented responses and in accordance with predetermined guidelines.
29. The care management system of claim 21, wherein the processor is configured to perform multiple predictive analyses of the plurality of patient care parameters.
30. The care management system of claim 29, wherein the generated sequence of the one or more tasks is rearranged after completion of each of the one or more tasks.
31. The care management system of claim 29, wherein the generated sequence of the one or more tasks is rearranged after a predetermined duration.
32. The care management system of claim 29, wherein the generated sequence of the one or more tasks is rearranged after a detected change in the plurality of patient care parameters extracted from information originating from databases, medical records, or patient care devices.
33. The care management system of claim 26, wherein administering a treatment plan to the at least one patient comprises administering a medication, and whereincapturing or documenting data related to the health condition of the at least one patient comprises scanning, by the plurality of smart devices, a QR code associated with the medication.
34. The care management system of claim 33, wherein the plurality of patient care parameters comprises allergy data of the at least one patient, wherein the plurality of operations comprises determining a compatibility between a medication and the allergy data of the at least one patient, wherein the output information, displayed via the display, comprises the compatibility between the medication and the allergy data of the at least one patient, and wherein administering a treatment plan to the at least one patient comprises confirming said compatibility prior to administration of the medication to the at least one patient.
35. The care management system of claim 21, wherein the plurality of patient care parameters is extracted from sensed data comprising one or more characteristics related to a health condition of the patient, the sensed data being transmitted directly or indirectly to the plurality of smart devices.
36. The care management system of claim 35, wherein the sensed data is detected by one or more sensors directly or indirectly attached to the patient care devices.
37. The care management system of claim 36, wherein the one or more sensors comprises infection detection sensors, vein condition sensors, vital sign sensors, and sensors configured to detect a physical characteristic of a fluid flowing through an IVC.
38. The care management system of claim 23, wherein the output information comprises information extracted from the medical history record of the at least one patient.
39. The care management system of claim 18, wherein the plurality of operations comprises creating an activity log for tracking completion of the one or more tasks.