PHARMAFLOW
Revolutionizing Hospital Pharmacy Management for Better Patient Care
Created on 20th October 2024
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PHARMAFLOW
Revolutionizing Hospital Pharmacy Management for Better Patient Care
The problem PHARMAFLOW solves
-Problem Statement
The Challenge:
Long queues at hospital pharmacies
Inefficient communication between doctors, patients, and pharmacists
Risk of medication errors and delays
-Solution Overview- introducing PHARMAFLOW
A seamless digital platform connecting doctors, pharmacies, and patients
Eliminates queues by preparing medicines before the patient arrives
Key Features
Doctors:
Digital prescription updates
Patient records management
Pharmacy:
Automated order alerts & inventory tracking
Medicine preparation before patient arrival
Patients:
Receive soft copy prescriptions
Pickup notifications and payment options
-How It Works
Step 1: Doctor prescribes medicine via app
Step 2: Pharmacy receives notification and prepares order
Step 3: Patient receives notification when order is ready
Step 4: Patient collects medicine without waiting in line
-Benefits & Impact
Time-Saving: Reduces wait times and pharmacy congestion
Improved Accuracy: Minimizes prescription errors
Enhanced Patient Experience: Streamlined process with reminders and notifications
Paperless Workflow: Environmentally friendly and efficient
-Unique Selling Points (USP)
Queue-Free Pharmacy Experience
Integrated Doctor-Pharmacy Workflow
Inventory Alerts to Avoid Stockouts
Payment & Reminder Integration
-Future Enhancements
Telemedicine Module: Add video consultations
Home Delivery of Medicines
Health Metrics Tracking for Chronic Patients
AI-Driven Medicine Recommendations
-Our Goal: Revolutionize hospital pharmacy operations for a seamless patient journey
-Next Steps: Expand partnerships with hospitals and pharmacies
-Let’s Build a Better Healthcare System Together!
THANK YOU
Challenges I ran into
challenges I Ran Into
Data Privacy Compliance: Ensuring HIPAA/GDPR Adherence
Challenge: Handling sensitive patient information while adhering to HIPAA/GDPR compliance was a key concern. The challenge lay in implementing secure data transmission and access protocols to protect patient data.
Solution: I integrated JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for secure authentication and enforced role-based access control (RBAC) to limit data access based on user roles. Additionally, I ensured data encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest within the database.
Training Users: Simple Onboarding for Staff and Patients
Challenge: Doctors and pharmacy staff found the app initially overwhelming, especially with multiple dashboards and new processes. A smooth onboarding process was essential for adoption.
Solution: I incorporated IoT device integration, allowing patients to punch their health cards at the hospital, which would automatically update the doctor’s dashboard with relevant patient information. This reduced manual data entry for doctors and made it easier for staff to manage patient data efficiently.
Pharmacy Overload Management: Batch Processing During Peak Hours
Challenge: During busy hours, pharmacists struggled to manage large volumes of orders simultaneously, resulting in delays and inefficiencies.
Solution: I implemented a batch processing system that grouped similar orders and allowed pharmacists to prepare multiple prescriptions simultaneously. Additionally, I integrated a priority-based queue system, where urgent prescriptions were highlighted for faster processing. This helped maintain workflow efficiency, even during peak hours.
Technologies used