Dynamic On-Call Scheduling System with Real-Time Database Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional on-call scheduling systems are static, leading to inaccuracies and inefficiencies due to outdated information and lack of integration with real-time data sources, resulting in incomplete and disparate data across facilities.
Innovation Solution
A centralized server dynamically queries networked databases for real-time data to generate and transmit updates, using a communication system with processors and memory to create a dynamic and accurate on-call schedule, enabling automated notifications and updates across electronic devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual techniques are used to create and distribute schedules, then ease of operation is improved, but information accuracy deteriorates due to static and outdated data
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static schedule system into a dynamic one by implementing automated real-time updates. The system continuously queries multiple data sources (laboratory information systems, radiology information systems, etc.) and automatically updates schedules without manual intervention, ensuring information remains current while reducing operational burden.
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes feedback loops where schedule data is continuously monitored and updated based on real-time information from various facility systems. Automated notifications are sent to relevant personnel when schedule changes occur, creating a closed-loop information system that maintains accuracy without requiring manual verification.
2Device complexity
If traditional static scheduling systems are used, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability deteriorates due to incomplete and disparate data across facilities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate data sources (electronic medical records, laboratory information systems, radiology information systems, billing systems) into a unified automated scheduling system. This integration consolidates disparate data into a single reliable source while maintaining connections to all underlying systems, improving data completeness without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The scheduling system is designed to perform multiple functions: it automatically creates schedules, updates them in real-time, distributes notifications, and integrates with various facility systems. This multi-functional approach consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate systems into one universal platform.
3Loss of information
If real-time data collection from networked databases is implemented, then information accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases due to centralized server and multiple system integrations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a centralized server as an intermediary that manages communications between various facility systems and end-user devices. This mediator handles data collection, processing, and distribution, shielding users from the underlying system complexity while ensuring accurate real-time information flow across all connected systems.
4Productivity
If automated status update communication is implemented, then productivity is improved through real-time updates, but loss of time increases due to system setup and integration requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring automated update protocols and establishing connections with all necessary data sources in advance. Once setup is complete, the system automatically executes schedule creation, updates, and notifications without requiring manual intervention for each scheduling event, significantly improving ongoing productivity.
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AI summary
Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting partial electronic schedule updates and generating targeted electronic notifications. A system may comprise a communication interface configured to establish bidirectional communication with a plurality of electronic devices, and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to receive trade request information from a first electronic device, determine a second electronic device associated with the request recipient, generate and transmit a request electronic notification to the second electronic device including at least one response hyperlink, receive, from the second electronic device, acceptance data generated in response to selection of the at least one response hyperlink, automatically modify an electronic record to update schedule information for the request recipient and the requestor, and automatically generate and transmit update electronic notifications to the first and second electronic devices for generating graphical user interfaces reflecting completion of the trade request.