WO2023136281A1 - Medical device management system, medical device management device, medical device education system, and medical device education device - Google Patents

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a medical device management system that facilitates the input of information on medical devices. Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a medical device education system that enables learning about medical devices.　The present invention relates to a medical device management system provided with at least one computing device, the system comprising: a storage means for storing medical device information, including an image related to a medical device; an image acquisition means for acquiring an image of the medical device; and a medical device search means, for searching for medical device information related to a medical device similar to the medical device included in the acquired image, from the stored medical device information on the basis of the acquired image. Further, the present invention relates to a medical device education system provided with at least one computing device, the system comprising: a code generation means for generating code corresponding to medical device information related to a medical device; and an output means for outputting the medical device information on the basis of the generated code, wherein the medical device information includes information related to the principles, usage method, operation method, maintenance method, inspection method, and/or research of the medical device.

Description

medical device management system, medical device management device, medical device education system, and medical device education device

The present invention relates to a medical device management system, a medical device management device, a medical device education system, and a medical device education device.

Medical institutions manage the medical equipment they own. In particular, Japanese clinical engineers have an integrated grasp of the medical equipment owned by medical institutions and perform comprehensive management.

An increasing number of medical institutions are using medical device management systems to manage medical devices comprehensively. The use of a medical device management system is expected to reduce the labor involved in managing medical devices.

However, in conventional medical device management systems, users had to manually enter information about medical devices.

A first object of the present invention is to provide a medical device management system that facilitates input of information on medical devices.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a medical device education system that allows learning about medical devices.

A third object of the present invention is to provide a medical equipment management system that facilitates input of information on articles.

According to the present invention, the above objects are
[1] A medical device management system comprising at least one computer device, comprising storage means for storing medical device information including an image related to the medical device, image acquisition means for acquiring the image related to the medical device, and the acquired image. a medical device management system comprising: medical device search means for searching medical device information related to medical devices similar to the medical device included in the image from stored medical device information based on;
[2] The medical device management system according to [1] above, wherein the image is an image related to the appearance of the medical device;
[3] Correction acceptance means for accepting input for correcting searched medical device information, and registration for registering the searched medical device information or corrected medical device information in association with medical institution information related to medical institutions. The medical device management system according to [1] or [2] above, comprising means;
[4] The medical device management system according to [3] above, comprising code generation means for generating a code corresponding to registered medical device information;
[5] The medical device management system according to [4] above, comprising automatic input means for automatically inputting registered medical device information based on the generated code;
[6] Any of the above [1] to [5], wherein the medical device information includes information on the principle, usage, operation, maintenance, inspection, and/or research of the medical device. medical device management system;
[7] Use input means for accepting input of information on the use of registered medical devices; operating rate specifying means for specifying the operating rate of registered medical devices based on the input information on use; 7. The medical equipment management system according to any one of claims 3 to 6, further comprising operating rate output means for outputting information regarding the operating rate of the medical device.
[8] Claim 1, comprising: question input means for accepting input of questions regarding medical devices; answer deadline input means for accepting input of information on deadlines for answering questions; and answer output means for outputting answers to questions. 8. The medical device management system according to any one of 1 to 7.
[9] storage means for storing medical device information including images related to medical devices; image acquisition means for acquiring images related to medical devices; A medical device management device comprising medical device search means for searching medical device information on medical devices similar to medical devices included in an image;
[10] An article management system comprising at least one computer device, comprising storage means for storing article information including an image of an article, image acquisition means for acquiring an image of the article, and based on the acquired image, an article retrieving means for retrieving article information relating to an article similar to an article included in the image from among stored article information.
[11] storage means for storing article information including an image relating to an article; image acquiring means for acquiring an image relating to the article; An article management apparatus, comprising an article search means for searching article information on articles similar to the article.
[12] A medical device management system comprising at least one computer device, comprising registration means for registering medical device information about medical devices in association with medical institution information about medical institutions, and corresponding to the registered medical device information A medical device management system comprising code generation means for generating a code and automatic input means for automatically inputting registered medical device information based on the generated code;
[13] registration means for registering medical device information about a medical device in association with medical institution information about a medical institution; code generation means for generating a code corresponding to the registered medical device information; and automatic input means for automatically inputting registered medical device information;
[14] A medical device education system comprising at least one computer device, comprising code generating means for generating a code corresponding to medical device information regarding a medical device, and outputting the medical device information based on the generated code. an output means, wherein the medical device information includes information on the principle, usage, operation, maintenance, inspection, and/or research of the medical device;
[15] Code generation means for generating a code corresponding to medical device information about a medical device, and output means for outputting the medical device information based on the generated code, wherein the medical device information is the principle of the medical device. , a medical device educational device containing information on how to use, operate, maintain, service, and/or research;
can be achieved by

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a medical device management system that facilitates input of information on medical devices.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a medical device education system that allows learning about medical devices.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a medical device management system that facilitates the input of information on articles.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a medical device management system according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a block diagram showing the configuration of the user terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a server device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the memory|storage process concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the registration process concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the display screen concerning embodiment of this invention. 4A and 4B are diagrams showing examples of images according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the operating rate identification process concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the operating rate output process concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the question answering process concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the code generation process concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the automatic input process concerning embodiment of this invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below, but the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments as long as they do not violate the gist of the present invention. The order of the processes that make up the flowcharts described below is random as long as there is no contradiction or inconsistency in the content of the processes. It is also possible to omit some of the processes, or to add new processes to each process forming the flowchart.

[Medical equipment management system]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a medical device management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1, the medical equipment management system comprises a plurality of user terminals 1 (1a, 1b, . . . 1z), a communication network 2, a server device 3, and an operator terminal 4. In FIG. In addition, in the present invention, the medical device management system may be composed of at least one computer device. Moreover, the server device 3 may function in a distributed manner among a plurality of computer devices. For example, instead of the server device 3, distributed ledger technology such as blockchain may be used.

The medical device management system of the present invention is a system for managing medical devices owned by medical institutions. Medical institutions refer to facilities that provide medical care, such as hospitals, clinics, health care facilities for the elderly, dispensing pharmacies, and visiting nursing stations. The medical institution may also include facilities such as an osteopathic clinic, an osteopathic clinic, an acupuncture and moxibustion clinic, a chiropractic clinic, and a chiropractic clinic.

The user terminal 1 is operated by a user who uses the medical device management system at the medical institution. Users include, for example, clinical engineers, nurses, doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, radiological technologists, clinical laboratory technologists, clerical staff, etc. belonging to medical institutions. The users may also include students who are undergoing training at medical institutions. One user may operate one user terminal 1, multiple users may operate one user terminal 1, and one user may operate multiple user terminals 1. may

The operator terminal 4 is operated by the operator who operates the medical device management system. A plurality of operator terminals 4 may be provided.

The user terminal 1 and the operator terminal 4 can communicate with the server device 3 via the communication network 2 . It should be noted that the user terminal 1 and operator terminal 4 need not always be connected to the server device 3 as long as they can be connected as needed.

The user terminal 1 and the operator terminal 4 are not particularly limited as long as they are computer devices having a display screen and an input unit. The user terminal 1 and the operator terminal 4 may be, for example, desktop/notebook personal computers, tablet terminals, smart phones, conventional mobile phones, and the like. A dedicated application (hereinafter also referred to as a dedicated application) for using the medical device management system of the present invention may be installed in the user terminal 1 . Moreover, the user terminal 1 may be provided with a camera as an input unit.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the user terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, the user terminal 1 comprises a control section 11, a RAM 12, a storage section 13, a graphic processing section 14, a communication interface 15 and an interface section 16, which are connected by an internal bus.

The control unit 11 is composed of a CPU and a ROM. The control unit 11 executes programs stored in the storage unit 13 and controls the user terminal 1 . A RAM 12 is a work area for the control unit 11 . The storage unit 13 is a storage area for storing programs and data. The control unit 11 reads programs and data from the RAM 12 and processes them. The control unit 11 outputs drawing commands to the graphics processing unit 14 by processing the programs and data loaded into the RAM 12 .

The graphics processing unit 14 is connected to the display unit 18. The display unit 18 has a display screen 19 . When the control unit 11 outputs a drawing command to the graphics processing unit 14 , the graphics processing unit 14 outputs a video signal for displaying an image on the display screen 19 . Here, the display unit 18 may be a touch panel having a touch sensor.

The communication interface 15 can be connected to the communication network 2 wirelessly or by wire, and can transmit and receive data to and from the server device 3 via the communication network 2 . Data received via the communication interface 15 is loaded into the RAM 12 and arithmetically processed by the control unit 11 . An external memory 17 (for example, an SD card or the like) is connected to the interface section 16 . An input unit (for example, a microphone, a camera, a mouse, a keyboard, etc.) can be connected to the interface unit 16 . Input information from the input unit by the user is stored in the RAM 12, and the control unit 11 executes various arithmetic processing based on the input information.

Also, the configuration of the administrator terminal 4 according to the embodiment of the present invention can employ the same configuration as shown in the block diagram of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server device according to the embodiment of the present invention. The server device 3 includes a control unit 31, a RAM 32, a storage unit 33, and a communication interface 34, which are connected by an internal bus.

The control unit 31 is composed of a CPU and a ROM, executes programs stored in the storage unit 33, and controls the server device 3. Further, the control section 31 has an internal timer for measuring time. A RAM 32 is a work area for the control unit 31 . The storage unit 33 is a storage area for storing programs and data. The control unit 31 reads programs and data from the RAM 32 and executes program execution processing based on information received from the user terminal 1 and/or the operator terminal 4 .

An example of registering medical devices in a medical institution to which a user belongs, viewing information about registered medical devices, and viewing educational content of medical devices using the medical device management system of the present invention will be described below.

Here, "medical equipment" refers to electronic equipment used for medical purposes. A medical device may be a mechanical device intended to be used in the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease in humans or animals, or to affect the structure or function of the human or animal body.

When a medical device is introduced to a medical institution, the medical device is registered at the medical institution. "Registration of medical devices" refers to recording information about medical devices owned by a medical institution in a ledger, chart, or the like for managing the medical devices provided by the medical institution. Information on medical devices includes information unique to medical devices, information on maintenance of medical devices, information on assets of medical devices, pharmaceutical information on medical devices, package inserts of medical devices, and the like. A medical device management system allows electronic registration of medical devices.

The introduction of medical equipment may include the purchase of medical equipment by medical institutions, the leasing of medical equipment by medical institutions, and the donation of medical equipment to medical institutions.

In the medical device management system of the present invention, information on medical devices (hereinafter also referred to as medical device information) is stored in advance in the server device 3 included in the medical device management system. The medical equipment information stored in advance in the server device 3 can be common contents in each medical institution. For example, information unique to medical devices, pharmaceutical information on medical devices, package inserts of medical devices, and the like can be said to be medical device information that can be common content in each medical institution.

The medical device information stored in advance in the server device 3 provided in the medical device management system is hereinafter referred to as master medical device information provided in the system (hereinafter also referred to as system master medical device information). Storage processing for pre-storing medical device information in the server apparatus 3 will be described with reference to FIG. 4 .

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FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a flowchart of storage processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, the operator operates the operator terminal 4 to access the medical equipment management system. Next, the operator displays a screen for entering medical device information on the display screen of the operator terminal 4 .

Input of medical device information is accepted at the operator terminal 4 (step S1). Next, the entered medical device information is transmitted from the operator terminal 4 to the server device 3 (step S2). The server device 3 receives the transmitted medical device information (step S3). The received medical device information is stored in the server device 3 (step S4), and the storage processing ends.

The medical device information input in step S1 includes images related to medical devices. The image may be an image of the appearance of the medical device. Appearance may be the overall appearance of the medical device or the appearance of a portion of the medical device.

As the medical device information, for one medical device, an image related to one medical device may be stored. By storing an image related to one medical device for one medical device, it is possible to search for medical device information based on the image when searching for medical device information in step S15 of registration processing to be described later. Become.

Also, as medical device information, for one medical device, images related to two or more medical devices may be stored. For example, for one medical device, images of the appearance of the medical device taken from a plurality of angles may be stored. In step S15 of the registration process, which will be described later, an image similar to the image related to the medical device received from the user terminal 1 is searched from among the images related to the medical device stored as the medical device information. By storing images related to two or more of the medical devices, the accuracy of retrieval is improved.

In addition, the medical device information input in step S1 includes device classification, classification, name, model, JAN code, JMDN code class classification, general name, service life, installation management classification, specific maintenance management classification, Rated current, biological origin, repair category, sterilization category, pharmaceutical affairs law approval number (notification number), manufacturer name, etc. may be included.

Furthermore, the medical device information input in step S1 may include information on the principle, usage method, operation method, maintenance method, inspection method, and/or research of the medical device. Here, "the principle, usage method, operation method, maintenance method, inspection method, and/or research information of the medical device" refers to the use of the medical device, which is different from the package inserts and instruction manuals attached to the medical device. Information intended for the purpose of educating people. In other words, the "information on the principle, usage, operation, maintenance, inspection, and/or research of the medical device" may be information on the educational contents of the medical device. Educational content for medical devices is content intended for users to learn about principles, usage methods, operation methods, maintenance methods, inspection methods, and/or research on medical devices.

Medical device educational content may be provided by an educational content provider that provides medical device educational content, may be provided by the operator of this medical device management system, or may be provided by a medical device manufacturer. may have been provided. In step S1, as the medical device information, the URL of a site for learning about the principles, usage methods, operation methods, maintenance methods, inspection methods, and/or research of medical devices may be input. Data describing the use, operation, maintenance, service, and/or research may be selected and entered to describe the medical device principle, use, operation, maintenance, service, and/or / Or the research content itself may be entered.

In addition, the medical device information input in step S1 may include information on package inserts of medical devices. A package insert is a document containing information such as precautions related to medical devices, as stipulated by the Law Concerning Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices. In step S1, as the medical device information, information for accessing the digitized attached document may be input, data of the digitized attached document may be input, and the content of the attached document itself may be input. may be entered. For example, a JAN code may be used as information for accessing an electronic attached document.

When the medical device management system of the present invention is used overseas, the server device 3 may store different medical device information for each country. For example, in countries where issuance of package inserts is not obligatory, package inserts corresponding to medical devices may not exist. In such a case, the server device 3 may store a document conforming to the attached document instead of the attached document as the medical device information of the country.

In addition, the medical device information input in step S1 may include information on the instruction manual of the medical device.

The medical device information stored in the server device 3 in step S4 becomes the system master medical device information.

System master medical device information is referenced when medical devices are registered at medical institutions. A registration process in which a user registers a medical device at a medical institution will be described below with reference to FIGS. Here, it is assumed that the user terminal 1 has a camera as an input unit.

[registration process]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flowchart of registration processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, the user operates the user terminal 1 to access the medical device management system. A user may access the medical device management system using a dedicated application installed on the user terminal 1, or may access the medical device management system via a web browser.

The user logs into the medical device management system by entering information for identifying the medical institution to which the user belongs, information for identifying the user, and/or information for logging into the medical device management system. do. Information for identifying a medical institution may be the name of the medical institution or identification information such as an identification number corresponding to the medical institution. The information for identifying the user may be the name of the user or identification information such as an identification number corresponding to the user. The information for logging into the medical device management system may be a password corresponding to the user or medical institution, or biometric authentication information corresponding to the user.

After logging into the medical device management system, the user causes the display screen 19 of the user terminal 1 to display a screen for registering medical devices (hereinafter also referred to as a registration screen).

A registration screen is displayed on the user terminal 1 (step S11). Next, the user terminal 1 accepts input of information about the image of the medical device (step S12).

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen according to the embodiment of the present invention.

When logging into the medical device management system, the display screen 19 of the user terminal 1 displays an execution screen 50 as shown in FIG. Further, when the registration icon 51 displayed on the upper left side of the execution screen 50 is pressed, a registration screen 52 as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display screen 19 of the user terminal 1 in step S11. be.

6, the registration screen 52 includes an image capture field 53, a medical device name input field 54, a medical device model input field 55, a medical device serial number input field 56, and a medical device management field at a medical institution. Input field 57 for number, input field 58 for the name of the department that manages the medical device in the medical institution, input field 59 for the date of introduction of the medical device to the medical institution, input field 60 for the useful life of the medical device, sales of the medical device An input field 61 for a person's name, an input field 62 for a purchase price of medical equipment, and a registration button 63 are displayed.

When the image capture field 53 displayed on the upper right side of the registration screen 52 in FIG. 6 is pressed, in step S12, it is possible to input information about an image (hereinafter also referred to as image information) using the user terminal 1. Become.

The input of the image information in step S12 may be performed by photographing the appearance of the medical device with the camera of the user terminal 1, or by photographing the appearance of the medical device with the camera of the user terminal 1. Alternatively, an image related to the appearance of the medical device stored in the user terminal 1 may be selected. An image corresponding to the input image information is displayed in the image capture field 53 .

Information on images includes information on the images themselves (information for displaying images on the display screen), information on the date and time the image was taken, information on the location where the image was taken, and information on the device that took the image. obtain.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an image according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7(A) is an image of the overall appearance of the medical device. FIG. 7A shows an image 70a from which the entire appearance of the sphygmomanometer 71 can be grasped. Also, FIG. 7B is an image regarding the appearance of a portion of the medical device. FIG. 7(B) shows an image 70b from which a legal indication 72 written on the outside of the sphygmomanometer 71 can be grasped.

The legal indication 72 shown in FIG. 7(B) describes the name 73 of the sphygmomanometer 71, the rated current 74, the manufacturing number 75, the model 76, the approval number 77, and the manufacturer 78.

The image 70 corresponding to the image information input in step S12 may be an image relating to the overall appearance of the medical device as shown in FIG. It may be an image related to the appearance of the part.

By inputting the image information in step S12, the medical device management system can acquire an image of the medical device.

When the information about the image of the medical device is input in step S12, the input information about the image of the medical device is transmitted from the user terminal 1 to the server device 3 (step S13). The server device 3 receives the transmitted information about the image of the medical device (step S14). Based on the received image information, the server device 3 searches the system master medical device information for information on medical devices similar to the medical device included in the image (step S15).

The transmission of the image information in step S13 may be automatically performed when the image information is input in step S12, and the user may input a transmission request after the image information is input in step S12. may be performed in

If the image corresponding to the image information input in step S12 is an image related to the appearance of the medical device that does not include character information about the medical device, as shown in FIG. 7A, then in step S15, Medical device information including an image similar to the image of the medical device received in step S14 may be retrieved from the system master medical device information stored in step S4 of the storage process described above. Specifically, for example, the medical device information is retrieved by calculating the degree of similarity between the image of the medical device stored as the system master medical device information and the image of the medical device received in step S14. good too. In this case, medical device information including an image with the highest degree of similarity may be retrieved, or medical device information including an image with a degree of similarity equal to or greater than a predetermined value may be retrieved.

The method for calculating the degree of similarity between images is not particularly limited, and a known method can be used. For example, methods such as Euclidean distance, chi-square distance, cosine similarity, histogram distribution, and template matching (pattern matching) can be used to calculate similarity between images.

Machine learning technology may also be used to calculate the degree of similarity between images. For example, an image of a medical device is used as input data, and information about the medical device such as the name of the medical device included in the image is used as output data. may be specified. In addition, an image related to a medical device and information related to the medical device registered as in-hospital master medical device information, which will be described later, may be used as training data for this prediction model.

Machine learning algorithms are not particularly limited, and known ones can be used, for example, linear regression, multiple regression analysis, support vector machines, decision trees, random forests, deep learning using multilayer neural networks is mentioned.

A multilayer neural network has an input layer, an output layer, and multiple intermediate layers. Weights are set for edges connecting nodes in each layer. An edge is assigned a weight corresponding to each input to the node, multiplied by the weight corresponding to each input to the node, and added to the value obtained by multiplying these weights and the bias. The values obtained by the addition are non-linearly transformed using an activation function to calculate an activation value. The calculated activation value becomes the value of the input passed to the node in the next layer. The number of intermediate layers can be designed appropriately. Weights are optimized by the training data.

By performing machine learning using the above training data, it becomes easier to improve the accuracy of determining whether images are similar to each other.

Alternatively, if the image corresponding to the image information input in step S12 is an image related to the appearance of the medical device, including character information about the medical device, as shown in FIG. 7B, then in step S15 , medical device information related to medical devices similar to the medical device included in the image may be retrieved based on the text information included in the image.

Specifically, for example, the character information included in the image of the medical device is converted into character code using optical character recognition (OCR) technology or the like, and stored in step S15 in step S4 of the above-described storage processing. Medical device information including the character code may be retrieved from the system master medical device information. The conversion of character information included in the image of the medical device into character code may be performed in the user terminal 1 or may be performed in the server device 3 .

In addition, the converted character code may be automatically input (hereinafter also referred to as automatic input) in the input field of the registration screen 52. Furthermore, the automatically input character code may be modifiable by the user. The automatically input character code or the modified character code may be sent to the server device 3 together with the information about the input image of the medical device, or separately from the information about the input image of the medical device. . Then, based on the automatically input character code or the corrected character code sent to the server device 3, medical device information including the character code may be retrieved.

In step S15, when the medical device information is retrieved based on the character code, the information on the input image of the medical device need not be sent to the server device 3. In that case, even if the character code is transmitted to the server device 3 instead of the information about the image of the medical device in step S13, and the character code is received by the server device 3 instead of the information about the image of the medical device in step S14. good.

The information on the medical device searched in step S15 is transmitted from the server device 3 to the user terminal 1 (step S16). The user terminal 1 receives the transmitted information about the medical device (step S17). Then, in the user terminal 1, the received information about the medical device is automatically entered in the entry field of the registration screen 52 (step S18).

In step S18, the medical device information corresponding to the items in each entry column is automatically entered in the entry column of the registration screen 52 shown in FIG. For example, the medical device name is automatically entered in the medical device name input field 54 , and the medical device model is automatically entered in the medical device model input field 55 . In step S18, the medical device information included in the system master medical device information can be automatically entered.

If two or more pieces of medical device information are retrieved in step S15, the plurality of pieces of medical device information retrieved may be transmitted from the server device 3 to the user terminal 1 in step S16. Also, in that case, the user may be able to select the medical device information to be automatically input from a plurality of pieces of medical device information.

Further, when the image corresponding to the image information input in step S12 is an image related to the appearance of the medical device, including character information about the medical device, as shown in FIG. If the character code converted based on the character information contained in the image has been automatically entered in the input field of the registration screen 52, in step S18, the received medical Information about the device may be automatically entered.

If it is necessary to correct the automatically input medical device information in step S18 (Yes in step S19), the input for correcting the automatically input medical device information in the user terminal 1 is accepted (step S20). On the other hand, if it is not necessary to correct the automatically input medical device information in step S18 (No in step S19), step S20 is not performed and step S21, which will be described later, is performed.

When it is necessary to correct the medical device information in step S19, for example, the automatically input medical device information may be incorrect. In step S20, the medical device information may be corrected by pressing the input field in which the medical device information is automatically entered.

Also, in step S20, the user can enter medical device information in the input fields that were not automatically entered in step S18. For example, the management number of a medical device at a medical institution, the name of the department that manages the medical device at the medical institution, the date of introduction of the medical device to the medical institution, the name of the seller of the medical device, the purchase price of the medical device, etc. Since the content differs for each institution and is not included in the system master medical device information, the user may enter it.

When the registration button 63 on the registration screen 52 shown in FIG. 6 is pressed, a request (hereinafter referred to as (also referred to as a registration request for medical device information) is transmitted from the user terminal 1 to the server device 3 (step S21). The server device 3 receives the transmitted registration request for the medical device information (step S22). The medical device information is registered in the server device 3 (step S23), and the registration process ends.

When the registration request is transmitted in step S21, the medical device information to be registered may also be transmitted from the user terminal 1 to the server device 3. Then, the medical device information may be received by the server device 3 in step S22, and the medical device information may be registered in the server device 3 in step S23.

"Registering medical device information" means storing medical device information in the medical device management system as information related to medical devices owned by the medical institution. In the medical device management system, information on medical devices owned by multiple medical institutions is stored, so when registering medical device information, the information on the medical device is stored as information on the medical institution that owns the medical device may be stored in association with. The information about the medical institution may be the name of the medical institution or identification information such as an identification number corresponding to the medical institution. By storing information about a medical device in association with information about a medical institution that owns the medical device, the medical device can be electronically registered at the medical institution.

In step S23, based on the information for identifying the medical institution input by the user when logging into the medical device management system and the medical device information received in step S22, information on the medical institution and the medical device It may be stored in association with device information.

Registered medical device information includes medical device information that is common to each medical institution, such as is stored in the system master medical device information, and information that is different for each medical institution, such as is entered by users. and medical device information. Medical device information with different content for each medical institution includes, for example, the management number of the medical device at the medical institution, the name of the department that manages the medical device at the medical institution, the expiration date of the medical device at the medical institution, and the medical device at the medical institution. disposal deadline, date of introduction (delivery date) of the medical device to the medical institution, name of the seller (agency) of the medical device, list price of the medical device, purchase price of the medical device, delivery category of the medical device, type of medical device Maintenance contract numbers, medical device contract terms, medical device maintenance plans, etc. may be included. Hereinafter, the medical device information registered in each medical institution is also referred to as in-hospital master medical device information.

In step S23, information regarding the image of the medical device received in step S14 may also be stored.

It should be noted that in step S23, if some of the items shown on the registration screen 52 have been entered, registration may be performed. In this case, the contents of the items entered on the registration screen 52 are registered as in-hospital master medical device information.

In step S23, information on the company name, department name, name, business card image, telephone number, etc. of the person in charge of the medical device manufacturer and/or seller (agency) corresponding to the registered medical device information may be registered together. In this case, the user inputs an image of the business card by photographing the business card of the person in charge with a camera, and based on the image, uses OCR technology to display the company name, department name, name, and telephone number of the person in charge. It is also possible to automatically input information about numbers and the like.

By registering information about the person in charge of the manufacturer and/or seller (agency) of the medical device as medical device information, the user can quickly contact the person in charge when a problem or malfunction occurs with the medical device. can be contacted.

Furthermore, in step S23, information regarding the cost of the medical device corresponding to the registered medical device information may be registered together. The medical device cost information may include quotation information, invoice information, delivery note information, and the like. In this case, the user inputs an image of an estimate, invoice, and/or statement of delivery (hereinafter referred to as an estimate, etc.) by photographing it with a camera, and based on the image, OCR technology may be used to automatically input information on quotations and the like.

Note that if different medical device information for each country is stored as the system master medical device information, the medical device information that differs for each country is also registered in step S23.

In this way, the medical device management system includes storage means for storing medical device information including images related to medical devices, image acquisition means for acquiring images related to medical devices, and stored medical information based on the acquired images. By providing medical device search means for searching device information for medical device information on medical devices similar to the medical device included in the image, input of information on medical devices can be facilitated. In addition, it is possible to reduce the risk of input errors when inputting information about medical devices.

In addition, since the image is an image related to the appearance of the medical device in this way, it is possible to retrieve information related to the medical device by acquiring the image of the appearance of the medical device. Obtaining an image of the appearance of a medical device is easier than manually entering information about the medical device, and there is less risk of input errors.

Furthermore, in this way, the medical device management system includes a correction receiving means for receiving input for correcting the searched medical device information, and the searched medical device information or the corrected medical device information. By providing a registration means for registering in association with medical institution information, if the searched medical device information needs to be corrected, the medical device information can be registered after correcting the medical device information. can be done. Also, if the retrieved medical device information does not need to be corrected, the retrieved medical device information can be registered.

A mode of registering medical device information based on an image of a medical device has been described above. It may also be possible to register medical device information by pressing .

In addition, the registration of medical device information may be performed by a user with predetermined authority. In other words, registration of medical device information may be possible when a user who is permitted to register medical device information logs into the medical device management system with an account.

By registering medical device information in the medical device management system, the registered medical device can be rented out for use within a medical institution, or returned after use. . By performing lending processing and return processing of medical devices by the medical device management system, it becomes easy to store and manage the usage history of medical devices. In addition, it becomes easy to grasp the operation rate of the medical equipment by performing the lending process and the return process of the medical equipment by the medical equipment management system. Hereinafter, operation rate identification processing for identifying the operation rate of a medical device will be described with reference to FIG.

First, before the user uses the medical device, the user terminal 1 executes a medical device lending process (step S31). Information about execution of the rental process is transmitted from the user terminal 1 to the server device 3 (step S32). The server device 3 receives the transmitted information about execution of the lending process (step S33). Then, the operating rate of the medical device is specified in the server device 3 (step S34). The operating rate of the identified medical device is stored in the server device 3 (step S35).

After the user has used the medical device, the return processing of the medical device is executed on the user terminal 1 (step S36). Information about execution of the return process is transmitted from the user terminal 1 to the server device 3 (step S37). The server device 3 receives the transmitted information about execution of the return process (step S38). Then, the operating rate of the medical device is specified in the server device 3 (step S39). The operating rate of the specified medical device is stored in the server device 3 (step S40), and the operating rate specifying process ends.

The lending process in step S31 may be executed, for example, by the user pressing a button displayed on the display screen of the user terminal 1 for starting the lending process. In the rental process, at least a part of the information on the medical device used by the user, the place to use the medical device, the scheduled time to start using the medical device, and the use of the medical device are sent to the user terminal 1. A scheduled end time or the like may be input. At least part of the information about the medical device may be automatically input by reading a code corresponding to the medical device with the user terminal 1, as will be described later. At least part of the information about the medical device preferably includes identification information that can identify the medical device, such as the name and management number of the medical device.

Then, for example, the lending process may be executed when the user presses the lending button displayed on the display screen of the user terminal 1 while inputting predetermined items. Execution of the rental process can be said to be an input for starting use of the medical device.

In step S32, at least a part of the information about the medical device used by the user, the place to use the medical device, the scheduled time to start using the medical device, and the use of the medical device entered in step S31. Information such as the scheduled end time and the start of use of the medical device is transmitted to the server device 3 . Also, at this time, the identification information of the user who performed the rental process and information such as the time when the rental process was performed may be transmitted to the server device 3 together.

The return process in step S36 may be executed, for example, by the user pressing a button displayed on the display screen of the user terminal 1 for starting the return process. In the return process, at least a part of the information on the medical device used by the user, the place where the medical device was used, the time when the use of the medical device was started, and the end of the use of the medical device are sent to the user terminal 1. You may input the time etc. which performed. At least part of the information about the medical device may be automatically input by reading a code corresponding to the medical device with the user terminal 1, as will be described later.

Then, for example, the return process may be executed when the user presses the return button displayed on the display screen of the user terminal 1 after entering predetermined items. Execution of the return process can be said to be an input for terminating the use of the medical device.

In step S37, at least a part of the information on the medical device used by the user, the place of use of the medical device, the time of start of use of the medical device, and the end of use of the medical device, which were input in step S36, are displayed. Information such as the time when the medical device is used and the end of use of the medical device is transmitted to the server device 3 . At this time, the identification information of the user who performed the return process and the information such as the time when the return process was performed may be transmitted to the server device 3 together.

In steps S34 and 39, the percentage of operating medical devices among the medical devices registered with the medical institution is specified as the operating rate of the medical device. The “operating medical device” refers to a medical device for which the lending process in step S31 has been executed and the return process in step S36 has not been executed. In other words, the medical device management system identifies the operating rate of the medical device based on the input identification information of the medical device, the start of use of the medical device, and the end of use of the medical device. do.

The operating rate of medical equipment may be specified for each type of medical equipment, for each floor of the medical institution, or for each clinical department of the medical institution. The operating rate may be expressed as a percentage, as a fraction, as a ratio, or as a decimal number. When the operating rate is expressed as a percentage, the operating rate can be specified by dividing the number of operating medical devices by the number of registered medical devices and multiplying by 100. Alternatively, the utilization rate may be represented by the number of medical devices in operation.

In this way, when the lending process and the return process are executed in the medical device management system, the operation rate of the medical device is specified and stored, so that the server device 3 can store the number of medical devices in the medical institution. The operating rate will be stored. The stored operation rate of the medical equipment can be checked on the user terminal 1 . Hereinafter, the operation rate output process for confirming the operation rate of medical equipment will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the user terminal 1 receives input of a request to output the operating rate of the medical device (hereinafter referred to as an operating rate output request) (step S41). An operation rate output request is transmitted from the user terminal 1 to the server device 3 (step S42). The server apparatus 3 receives the transmitted operation rate output request (step S43). Then, information about the operating rate is transmitted from the server device 3 to the user terminal 1 (step S44). The user terminal 1 receives information about the operating rate (step S45). The operating rate is output at the user terminal 1 (step S46), and the operating rate output process ends.

The operation rate output request in step S41 may be input, for example, by the user pressing a button displayed on the display screen of the user terminal 1 for requesting output of the operation rate.

In step S44, the information on the operating rate stored in the server device 3 at the time when the operating rate output request was received in step S43 may be transmitted. The information on the operating rate transmitted in step S44 includes the operating rate of the medical device, at least part of the information on the medical device in operation, the location where the medical device is used, and the scheduled time to start using the medical device. , the scheduled time to end the use of the medical device, and the like.

In step S46, the operating rate may be output by displaying the operating rate on the display screen of the user terminal 1, for example. The operating rate may be represented by a graph such as a pie chart or a bar graph, or may be represented by a numerical value. In addition, by operating the user terminal 1, it is possible to switch and display the operating rate for each type of medical equipment, the operating rate for each floor of the medical institution, and/or the operating rate for each department of the medical institution. may be

Further, by operating the user terminal 1, it may be possible to display the details of the medical device in operation. For example, by pressing a button for displaying details of medical devices in operation on a screen that displays the operating rate, at least part of the information about the medical devices in operation, the location where the medical device is used, , the scheduled time to start using the medical device, the scheduled time to end the use of the medical device, and the like may be displayed.

It should be noted that in step S46, the operating rate may be output by voice from the speaker provided in the user terminal 1.

In this way, the medical device management system includes a usage input means for accepting input of information on the usage of registered medical devices, and an operation for specifying the operating rate of the registered medical devices based on the entered information on usage. By providing the rate identifying means and the operating rate output means for outputting information on the operating rates of the registered medical devices, it becomes easy to grasp the operating rates of the medical devices in the medical institution.

[Other features]
Further, in the medical device management system, it is possible to store comments of users who have used the medical device in association with the registered medical device information. The comments stored in this way can be viewed by subsequent users as matters to be passed on.

Furthermore, in the medical device management system, it is possible to store information related to medical device maintenance in association with the registered medical device information. For example, in association with the registered medical device information, it is possible to store the date and content of maintenance of the medical device corresponding to the medical device information. By storing information related to maintenance of a medical device, it is possible to calculate the date and content of the next maintenance of the medical device. It is preferable that the information regarding the maintenance of the medical device is displayed as medical device management results and/or medical device management records in the medical device management system. In the medical equipment management system, office staff can also view information related to maintenance of medical equipment, making it easier to grasp the timing of ordering new medical equipment.

In addition, in the medical device management system, it is possible to store information related to the schedule of work related to medical devices in association with the registered medical device information. For example, in association with the registered medical device information, it is possible to store the time, place, user's name, etc. of using the medical device corresponding to the medical device information. Information relating to medical device maintenance is preferably displayed as a schedule for medical device maintenance within the medical device management system.

Even if the top page of the medical device management system has a bulletin board function that displays the work schedule for the day the top page is displayed, the list of medical devices that require maintenance on the day, and the items to report regarding medical devices, etc. good.

In addition, in the medical device management system, it may be possible to store information related to incidents regarding medical devices (hereinafter also referred to as incident information) in association with registered medical device information. Incident information may be input by, for example, the user pressing a button for inputting incident information displayed on the display screen of the user terminal 1 . Then, for example, on the screen for entering incident information, it may be possible to enter at least part of the information on the medical device for which incident information is to be entered, and the content of the incident information on the medical device. . At least part of the information about the medical device may be automatically input by reading a code corresponding to the medical device with the user terminal 1, as will be described later.

　Incident information may be text information or image information. The input incident information is stored in the server device 3 in association with the medical equipment information.

By storing incident information in association with medical device information, it is possible to analyze problems related to medical device information and use it for medical safety education.

Also, by including image information in incident information, it is possible to build a database of image information related to incidents. Furthermore, using AI image recognition technology, it is possible to classify images related to incidents and analyze what types of trouble cases are common. In addition, based on the image information related to the incident, it is possible to infer what kind of medical device development is needed.

In addition, in the medical device management system, the medical device information registered for each medical institution can also be viewed by the operator of the medical device management system.

For example, an operator of a medical device management system can build a database of information on medical device costs based on registered medical device information. Also, the operator of the medical equipment management system can compare medical equipment costs based on the database. Further, the database and/or results of the comparison may be viewable by users of the medical device management system. In addition, users may be able to share the average cost of medical equipment.

Alternatively, for example, the operator of the medical device management system may be able to build a database for information other than information on medical device costs. Also, in the medical device management system, it may be possible to display statistical results based on registered medical device information in the form of tables and/or graphs.

By analyzing the medical device information registered with the medical institution, the operator of the medical device management system can predict the medical device that the medical institution is likely to purchase next. For example, from the introduction date of the medical device and the useful life of the medical device, the replacement timing of the medical device can be predicted. In addition, when replacement times for the same medical device overlap at multiple medical institutions within a predetermined area, the medical device can be purchased at a discounted price by collectively purchasing the medical device at multiple medical institutions. It is possible to propose the purchase of a device, or the purchase and sharing of one medical device by a plurality of medical institutions.

In addition, statistics based on registered medical device information can be used to ascertain the number of medical devices installed and/or the number of medical devices in operation by country or prefecture. The number of installed medical devices and/or the number of operating medical devices for each country or prefecture may be displayed as a graph. The graph may also display the average, maximum and/or minimum values.

As described above, the number of medical devices in operation can be ascertained by processing the rental and/or return of medical devices by the medical device management system.

Furthermore, it is possible to display statistical results based on registered medical device information on a map. For example, the number of installed and/or operating predetermined medical devices owned by the medical institution may be displayed near the position where the medical institution is displayed on the map. The display of the number of operating machines may be updated immediately when there is a change in the number of operating machines, may be updated every hour, or may be updated every other day. Also, the average value, maximum value, and/or minimum value may be displayed together on the map.

By displaying the statistical results on the map, it is possible to grasp the movement route and movement distance in the event that it is necessary to move medical equipment between medical institutions in the event of a disaster. Further, the moving route and the moving distance may be displayed on the map.

In addition, medical institutions using the medical device management system can share medical device information registered at other medical institutions and statistical results based on the registered medical device information. good too. The medical device information and statistical results of other medical institutions may be shared at any time, or may become possible when predetermined conditions are met, such as during a disaster.

Furthermore, in the medical device management system, users can ask questions about how to operate medical devices and obtain answers. Here, the function of asking questions and getting answers from the medical device management system is also called "chat function". The question answering process for obtaining answers to questions about medical equipment will be described below with reference to FIG.

[Question and Answer Processing]
First, in the user terminal 1, input of information about a question about a medical device and a time limit for replying to the question is accepted (step S51). The input information about the question about the medical device and the deadline for replying to the question are transmitted from the user terminal 1 to the server device 3 (step S52). The server device 3 receives the question about the medical device and the information about the deadline for answering the question (step S53). Then, a question about the medical device and information about the deadline for replying to the question are transmitted from the server device 3 to the administrator terminal 4 (step S54). The administrator terminal 4 receives the question about the medical device and the information about the deadline for answering the question (step S55). At the administrator terminal 4, the question about the medical device and the information about the deadline for replying to the question are output (step S56). An input of an answer to the question is accepted at the administrator terminal 4 (step S57). An answer to the input question is transmitted from the administrator terminal 4 to the server device 3 (step S58). The server device 3 receives the answer to the question (step S59). Then, an answer to the question is transmitted from the server device 3 to the user terminal 1 (step S60). The user terminal 1 receives an answer to the question (step S61). At the user terminal 1, an answer to the question is output (step S62), and the question answering process ends.

The question input in step S51 can be executed, for example, by the user pressing a chat start button for starting the question input displayed on the display screen of the user terminal 1. good too. Also, when the chat start button is pressed, a chat screen for inputting questions may be displayed on the display screen of the user terminal 1 . In step S51, the user can input, into the user terminal 1, the content of the question, at least part of the information about the medical device corresponding to the question, information about the deadline for answering the question desired by the user, and the like. can.

Information regarding the deadline for answering questions desired by the user should be information that can specify the deadline for answering questions desired by the user. Information about the deadline for answering a question desired by the user may be, for example, information representing the urgency of the question or information representing the deadline for which the user desires an answer. The information indicating the degree of urgency of the question includes, for example, information such as "immediate answer desired", "as soon as possible answer desired", and "anytime OK". The information indicating the desired deadline for a reply includes, for example, information such as "request for reply within one hour" and "request for reply by tomorrow". Information about the deadline for answering a question desired by the user may be input by selecting from predetermined options, or may be input by numbers or letters.

At least part of the information about the medical device that corresponds to the question should be information that can identify the medical device that corresponds to the content the user wants to ask. At least part of the information about the medical device preferably includes identification information that can identify the medical device, such as the name and model of the medical device. At least part of the information about the medical device may be automatically input by reading a code corresponding to the medical device with the user terminal 1, as will be described later.

In step S56, the question about the medical device and the information about the deadline for replying to the question may be displayed on the display screen of the administrator terminal 4, or may be output by voice from the speaker of the administrator terminal 4.

In step S57, the administrator may enter an answer to the question by entering letters and numbers on the administrator terminal 4. Alternatively, candidate answers to the question may be displayed on the administrator terminal 4, and the administrator may select an appropriate answer from the displayed answer candidates. Candidate answers to questions may be automatically displayed by the medical device management system. Regarding the manner in which answer candidates are automatically displayed by the medical device management system, the description of the case of automatic reply by the medical device management system, which will be described later, can be adopted to the extent necessary.

It is preferable that the administrator enter and send the answers to the questions so that the user can meet the deadline for answering the questions desired by the user.

In step S62, the answer to the question may be displayed on the display screen of the user terminal 1, or may be output by voice through the speaker of the user terminal 1.

In this way, the medical device management system includes question input means for accepting input of questions regarding medical devices, answer deadline input means for accepting input of information on deadlines for answering questions, and answer output means for outputting answers to questions. , it becomes easier to resolve questions about medical devices. Even if the question does not require a phone call to a medical device manufacturer, the system can easily solve the problem, thereby preventing near-miss incidents.

In addition, if the language used by the user and the language used by the administrator are different, questions about medical devices, information on deadlines for answering questions, and/or answers to questions may differ from the language used for input. May be translated into different languages. The language translation may be performed in the server device 3 , the user terminal 1 , or the administrator terminal 4 . For example, if the language used to display the medical device management system on the user terminal 1 and the language used to display the medical device management system on the administrator terminal 4 are different, the languages may be translated. good. In addition, questions about medical devices, information about deadlines for answering questions, and/or answers to questions have been translated from the language in which they were entered into the language used to display the medical device management system on the receiving terminal. It may be output later.

In addition, in the above description, the mode in which the administrator answers the user's question has been explained, but the user's question may be answered by another user, and the medical device management system automatically answers the question. good too.

When another user answers, in step S54, it is preferable that information about the question about the medical device and the deadline for answering the question is sent to the other user's terminal. The other user may be a user belonging to the same medical institution as the user who asked the question, or a user belonging to a different medical institution from the user who asked the question.

When a user who belongs to the same medical institution as the user who asked the question answers the question, This includes the case of answering. Responding to Users' Questions By having other users who are familiar with medical equipment answer questions, prompt treatment can be provided within the medical institution.

When a question is answered by a user who belongs to a medical institution different from the user who asked the question, it is preferable that the medical institution to which the user who answers the question belongs has a medical device that corresponds to the question. Therefore, for example, in step S54, the user terminal of the user who belongs to the medical institution that has registered the medical device corresponding to the question input in step S51 receives the question about the medical device and information about the deadline for answering the question. may be sent.

When the medical device management system automatically answers, the storage unit 33 of the server device 3 stores the questions that were asked in the medical device management system in the past and the answers to the questions in association with each other. is preferred. Then, the answer stored in association with the question that is the same as or similar to the question received in step S53 may be transmitted to the user terminal 1 in step S60. In this case, steps S54 to S59 may not be performed. A well-known method can be used to determine whether the question received in step S53 and the question stored in the storage unit 33 are the same or similar.

In addition, the questions asked in the medical device management system in the past and the answers to the questions may be viewed on the user terminal 1. For example, it is possible to display on the user terminal 1 the questions that have been asked in the medical device management system in the past and the answers to the questions that appear frequently as a collection of troubleshooting cases. may The collection of trouble shooting cases may be created by the administrator, or may be automatically created by the medical device management system.

The medical device management system may determine whether the question received in step S53 is to be sent to the administrator terminal 4, to another user terminal, or to automatically create an answer in the server device 3. User may decide. If the user decides, the destination of the question may be input in step S51.

Also, the question received in step S53 may be sent to both the administrator terminal 4 and other user terminals. When either the administrator or another user answers the question, the question is answered on the administrator terminal 4 and/or the other user terminal in such a manner that the answer to the question is completed. preferably displayed.

When a user sends a question to another user terminal belonging to another medical institution, it is generally difficult to obtain information about the price of medical equipment (initial cost and/or running cost). It is possible to ask questions.

The medical device management system of the present invention can generate a code corresponding to the registered medical device information based on the registered medical device information. Code generation processing for generating a code corresponding to registered medical device information will be described below with reference to FIG.

[Code generation process]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flowchart of code generation processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, in the medical device management system, the user causes the display screen 19 of the user terminal 1 to display a screen for generating a code corresponding to registered medical device information (hereinafter also referred to as a code generation screen). .

On the code generation screen, the user enters information to specify the medical device information for which the code will be generated. The input of information for specifying the medical device information for generating the code may be performed by the user selecting from a list of in-hospital master medical device information, and the user enters information on the image of the medical device. It may be performed by inputting, or may be performed by manually inputting characters and numbers by the user.

If the user inputs information related to the image of the medical device to specify the medical device information that generates the code, the description of the above registration process can be adopted to the extent necessary. .

Here, the input of information for specifying the medical device information for generating the code is performed by the user selecting from the list of in-hospital master medical device information.

The user terminal 1 accepts the selection of medical device information for generating a code from the in-hospital master medical device information (step S71). A request to generate a code corresponding to the selected medical device information (hereinafter also referred to as a code generation request) is transmitted from the user terminal 1 to the server device 3 (step S72). The transmitted code generation request is received in the server device 3 (step S73). A code corresponding to the selected medical device information is generated in the server device 3 (step S74). Information about the generated code (hereinafter also referred to as code information) is transmitted from the server device 3 to the user terminal 1 (step S75). The transmitted code information is received at the user terminal 1 (step S76). A code corresponding to the received code information is displayed on the user terminal 1 (step S77), and the code generation process ends.

After the medical device information for which a code is to be generated is selected in step S71, for example, by pressing a button for transmitting a code generation request displayed on the code generation screen, the medical device information is generated in step S72. may be transmitted to the server device 3 .

The type of code is not particularly limited, and can be designed as appropriate. The code may be, for example, a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark), a one-dimensional code such as a bar code, or an identifier such as an identification number.

The code generated in step S74 may correspond to the medical device information selected in step S71. "Corresponding to medical device information" may include information about the URL of the site where medical device information can be viewed, may include information about part or all of the medical device information, and may include the identification number of the medical device It may also contain information about identifiers such as In other words, it is sufficient that the generated code allows access to the medical device information corresponding to the code.

The code displayed on the user terminal 1 in step S77 may be printable. By printing a code corresponding to the registered medical device information and attaching it to the medical device as a label, it becomes easy to access the medical device information.

Also, multiple types of codes may be generated in step S74, and the user may select the type of code to be printed. With such a configuration, the size of the cord to be attached can be adjusted according to the size of the medical device. For example, a relatively large size code such as a two-dimensional code or a one-dimensional code is attached to a large medical device, and a relatively small size code such as an identification number is attached to a small medical device. etc. can be handled.

In this way, the medical device management system is provided with code generation means for generating a code corresponding to registered medical device information, making it possible to easily access the medical device information using the code.

It should be noted that the above code generation process can also be performed for medical device information registered without the above registration process. In other words, it is also possible for the user to enter predetermined information in the input fields of the registration screen 52 and press the registration button 63 to generate a code corresponding to the registered medical device information.

In the medical device management system of the present invention, users can view registered medical device information. At that time, the user can read the code attached to the medical device with the user terminal 1, thereby viewing the medical device information corresponding to the code. A mode in which a user browses registered medical device information will be described below.

[View medical device information]
A code corresponding to the medical device is attached to the medical device, and when the user wants to check the medical device information corresponding to the medical device, the user uses the user terminal 1 to enter the code. can be read. Reading of the code may be performed by copying or photographing the code with the camera of the user terminal 1, or reading or scanning the code with a code reader or code scanner connected to the user terminal 1. may be performed in Also, the read code may be displayed on the display screen 19 of the user terminal 1 .

If the code contains information about the URL of a site where medical device information can be browsed, by reading the code on the user terminal 1, the medical device information corresponding to the code is displayed on the display screen 19 of the user terminal 1. It may be displayed and browsed. Also, before the medical device information is displayed on the display screen 19 of the user terminal 1, access to and login to the medical device management system may be performed. Regarding the mode of accessing the medical device management system and the mode of logging in to the medical device management system, the above-described description in the registration process can be adopted within the necessary range.

In addition, viewing of medical device information can also be performed via the medical device information viewing request screen for requesting viewing of medical device information within the medical device management system. Furthermore, on the medical device information viewing request screen, by reading the code attached to the medical device, it is possible to automatically input part or all of the medical device information corresponding to the code. Automatic input processing for automatically inputting registered medical device information based on generated codes will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flowchart of automatic input processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, the user operates the user terminal 1 to access the medical device management system. Regarding the mode of accessing the medical device management system and the mode of logging in to the medical device management system, the above-described description in the registration process can be adopted within the necessary range.

The user causes the display screen 19 of the user terminal 1 to display a medical device information viewing request screen. The medical equipment information viewing request screen may be displayed on the display screen 19 of the user terminal 1 by, for example, pressing the medical equipment information icon 64 displayed in the upper center of the execution screen 50 of FIG. good.

The medical device information viewing request screen displays an input field for entering information about the medical device for which you want to view medical device information. The medical device information that is input to view the medical device information is information necessary to specify the medical device information to be viewed, and may be part of the in-hospital master medical device information.

In addition, on the medical device information viewing request screen, a code import column is displayed together with an input column, and when the code import column is pressed, the code can be read by the user terminal 1.

At the user terminal 1, the code attached to the medical device for which the medical device information is to be viewed is read (step S81). Information about the read code (hereinafter also referred to as code information) is transmitted from the user terminal 1 to the server device 3 (step S82). The transmitted code information is received in the server device 3 (step S83). In the server device 3, medical device information corresponding to the read code information is searched from the in-hospital master medical device information (step S84). The retrieved medical device information is transmitted from the server device 3 to the user terminal 1 (step S85). The user terminal 1 receives the transmitted medical device information (step S86). In the user terminal 1, the received medical device information is automatically entered in the input field of the medical device information viewing request screen (step S87), and the automatic input process ends.

The reading of the code in step S81 may be performed by photographing or photographing the code with the camera of the user terminal 1, reading the code with a code reader or code scanner connected to the user terminal 1, or It may be done by scanning. The read code is displayed in the image capture field 53 .

Further, when the code is an identification number, the code copied or photographed by the camera of the user terminal 1 in step S81 is converted into a character code using OCR technology or the like, and the character code is The entry field corresponding to the identification number may be automatically entered. Further, in this case, the information on the automatically entered identification number may be transmitted from the user terminal 1 to the server device 3, and the medical device information may be retrieved in step S84 based on the received information on the identification number. .

In step S82, when the code is read in step S81, automatically read code information may be transmitted to the server device 3, and after the code is read in step S81, the user terminal 1 may be transmitted to the server device 3 by inputting the operation instruction.

In step S84, medical device information corresponding to the code is retrieved from the in-hospital master medical device information stored in the server device 3 in step S23 of the registration process.

In step S85, the medical device information corresponding to the items in the input fields of the medical device information viewing request screen should be sent to the user terminal 1.

In step S87, the medical device information corresponding to the items in each input column is automatically entered in the input column of the medical device information viewing request screen. For example, if there is an input field for the name of the medical device, the name of the medical device is automatically entered in the input field, and if there is an input field for the model of the medical device, the model of the medical device is entered in the input field. automatically entered.

After the automatic input processing in step S87 is performed, a request is made to view the medical device information displayed on the medical device information viewing request screen with the medical device information entered in the input fields of the medical device information viewing request screen. Medical device information may be displayed on the display screen 19 of the user terminal 1 by pressing a button (hereinafter also referred to as a medical device information viewing request button).

In this case, when the medical device information viewing request button is pressed, the input medical device information may be transmitted from the user terminal 1 to the server device 3 . Further, in the server device 3, medical device information corresponding to the received medical device information may be searched from the in-hospital master medical device information. Furthermore, the retrieved medical device information may be transmitted from the server device 3 to the user terminal 1 . The medical device information received and displayed on the user terminal 1 may be part or all of the medical device information registered in the in-hospital master medical device information.

Alternatively, medical device information can be viewed by reading the code on the medical device information viewing screen for viewing medical device information without going through the medical device information viewing request screen. All of them may be automatically entered in the corresponding fields of the medical device information browsing screen. In that case, the description of the automatic input process described above can be adopted to the extent necessary for the process from code reading to automatic input.

In this way, the medical device management system is provided with an automatic input means for automatically entering registered medical device information based on the generated code, thereby enabling information on the registered medical device for which the code has been generated. input becomes easy.

In addition, the above automatic input processing can also be performed based on the code generated for the medical device information registered without using the registration processing described above. That is, the medical device management system includes registration means for registering medical device information on medical devices in association with medical institution information on medical institutions, code generation means for generating codes corresponding to the registered medical device information, and generation automatic input means for automatically inputting the registered medical device information based on the registered code.

Thus, the medical device management system includes registration means for registering medical device information on medical devices in association with medical institution information on medical institutions, and code generation means for generating codes corresponding to the registered medical device information. and automatic input means for automatically inputting the registered medical device information based on the generated code, thereby facilitating the input of information on the registered medical device for which the code has been generated.

In the above description, the mode in which medical device information is automatically entered in the input fields of the medical device information viewing request screen has been described. It may also be possible to view medical device information by entering predetermined information in the fields and pressing a medical device information viewing request button.

[View educational content]
Next, a mode of browsing the educational content of the medical device based on the generated code will be described.

If the medical device information corresponding to the generated code includes information on the principle, usage, operation, maintenance, inspection, and/or research of the medical device, that is, information on educational content, the user terminal Reading the code at 1 may output information about the educational content contained in the medical device information corresponding to the code. In other words, if the medical device information includes information about educational content, reading the code on the user terminal 1 may allow the user to view the educational content. In addition, when the educational content is a video, viewing the video is also included in viewing the educational content.

For example, if the medical device information includes the URL of a site for learning about the principles, usage methods, operation methods, maintenance methods, inspection methods, and/or research of medical devices, the user terminal 1 reads the code. may be able to access the site and view educational content contained therein.

Alternatively, for example, if the medical device information includes data describing the principles, usage methods, operation methods, maintenance methods, inspection methods, and/or research of medical devices, read the code on the user terminal 1. , the data may be viewed.

Alternatively, for example, if the medical device information includes the principle, usage method, operation method, maintenance method, inspection method, and/or research content of the medical device itself, the user terminal 1 can read the code. , the principle, usage, operation, maintenance, inspection, and/or research content of the medical device.

It should be noted that when the user reads the code on the user terminal 1, it may be possible to select whether to view medical device information or to view educational content.

In addition, the user may be able to browse the educational content by selecting the educational content included in the medical device information on the medical device information browsing screen in the medical device management system. Alternatively, the user can view the educational content by displaying a screen for viewing the educational content in the medical device management system and selecting the educational content displayed on the screen. good too. In this case, the user may or may not read the code in order to browse the educational content.

In this way, medical device information includes information on the principles, usage methods, operation methods, maintenance methods, inspection methods, and/or research of medical devices, making it easier to learn about medical devices.

In addition, browsing of medical device educational content can also be performed based on the code generated for the registered medical device information without using the registration process described above. In other words, the medical device management system comprises code generation means for generating a code corresponding to medical device information regarding medical devices, and output means for outputting the medical device information based on the generated code. , medical device principles, usage, operation, maintenance, servicing, and/or research.

It should be noted that the user may be able to enter an evaluation of the educational content. Users may also be able to enter their thoughts and/or opinions about the educational content.

In addition, users may be able to receive evaluations and advice from the medical device management system according to what kind of educational content they viewed. For example, the user's proficiency level may be ranked according to the number of views of the educational content, and a recommendation display of the educational content to be viewed next may be made according to the type of the viewed educational content. In this case, even if the user moves to another medical institution due to job change, etc., if the user is identified as the same user, the browsing history, evaluation, and / or advice of educational content can be used continuously. good too.

In the above description, the mode of browsing or viewing the educational contents of medical devices corresponding to the medical device information included in the hospital master medical device information has been explained. Browsing or viewing is also possible. For example, it may be possible to view or listen to educational content of medical devices that are not included in the in-hospital master medical device information but that correspond to the medical device information included in the master medical device information. In other words, the present invention may be a medical device education system that enables learning about medical devices.

[Medical Device Education System]
The medical equipment education system of the present invention, like the medical equipment management system shown in FIG. 1, comprises a plurality of user terminals, a communication network, a server device, and an operator terminal. In addition, in the present invention, the medical device education system may consist of at least one computer device. Also, the server device may be distributed among a plurality of computer devices and function. For example, a distributed ledger technology such as blockchain may be used instead of the server device.

The medical device education system of the present invention is a system for conducting medical device education. Medical device education may be provided at a medical institution or at an educational institution.

The user terminal is operated by the user who uses the medical device education system. Users include, for example, clinical engineers, nurses, doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, radiological technologists, clinical technologists, and students. One user may operate one user terminal, multiple users may operate one user terminal, and one user may operate multiple user terminals. .

The operator terminal is operated by the operator who operates the medical device education system. A plurality of operator terminals may be provided.

The user terminal and operator terminal can be connected to the server device for communication via the communication network. It should be noted that the user terminal, the operator terminal, and the server device do not have to be connected all the time, and may be connected as needed.

The user terminal and operator terminal are not particularly limited as long as they are computer devices having a display screen and an input unit. The user terminals and operator terminals may be, for example, desktop/notebook personal computers, tablet terminals, smart phones, conventional mobile phones, and the like. A dedicated application (hereinafter also referred to as a dedicated application) for using the medical device management system of the present invention may be installed in the user terminal. Also, the user terminal may have a camera as an input unit.

Regarding the configuration of the user terminal and operator terminal, the description in Figure 2 can be adopted to the extent necessary. Also, as for the configuration of the server device, the description of FIG. 3 can be adopted within a necessary range.

Medical device information related to medical devices is stored in the server device of the medical device education system. The medical device information also includes information on principles, usage methods, operation methods, maintenance methods, inspection methods, and/or research on medical devices. In other words, the medical device information includes information about the educational content of the medical device.

For medical device information, the description of medical device information in the medical device management system can be adopted to the extent necessary. As for the processing of storing medical device information in the server device, the description of the storage processing in the medical device management system can be adopted within a necessary range.

Also, the medical device education system of the present invention can generate a code corresponding to the medical device information stored in the server device.

Regarding the code, the description of the code in the medical device management system can be adopted to the extent necessary. Also, for the process of generating the code corresponding to the medical device information, the description of the code generation in the medical device management system can be adopted as far as necessary.

In addition, the medical device education system of the present invention outputs medical device information including information on the principles, usage methods, operation methods, maintenance methods, inspection methods, and/or research of medical devices based on the generated code. be able to.

Regarding the aspect of outputting information related to medical device educational content based on the generated code, describe the aspect of viewing medical device educational content based on the generated code in the medical device management system. It can be adopted within the necessary range.

The operator of the medical device education system can also hold study sessions and seminars on medical devices that correspond to educational content with a large number of views. Also, the operator of the medical device education system can adjust the content of study sessions and seminars and improve the content of the educational content based on the number of views and evaluation of the educational content.

As described above, the medical device education system includes code generation means for generating code corresponding to medical device information about medical devices, and output means for outputting medical device information based on the generated code. The information may include information about the principles, uses, operations, maintenance, service, and/or research of the medical device to facilitate learning about the medical device.

In addition, it may be possible to view educational content related to disease treatment methods and research that are not directly related to specific medical devices through the medical device education system.

[Item management system]
Although the above describes a medical device management system for managing medical devices, the present invention can also be used to manage items such as medical instruments, medical supplies, and medical consumables. That is, the present invention may be an article management system for managing articles.

The configuration of the goods management system can adopt the same configuration as the medical device management system shown in FIG. Similar to the medical equipment management system, the article management system stores article information including images of articles in advance, and based on the acquired image of articles, selects articles included in the stored article information. It retrieves product information related to similar products. The image may be an image of the appearance of the article.

In addition, the article management system, like the medical device management system, accepts input for correcting the searched article information, and combines the searched article information or the corrected article information with the medical institution information regarding the medical institution. Can be associated and registered. Furthermore, it is possible to generate a code corresponding to the registered product information and automatically input the registered product information based on the code.

In addition, the goods management system, like the medical equipment management system, may include information on the principles, usage methods, operation methods, maintenance methods, inspection methods, and/or research of medical equipment as goods information.

Furthermore, like the medical equipment management system, the goods management system accepts input of information on the use of registered goods, identifies the operating rate of the registered goods based on the input information on use, It may be possible to output information about the availability of the goods that have been processed.

In addition, the goods management system, like the medical equipment management system, may be able to accept input of information on questions about goods and deadlines for answering the questions, and output answers to the questions.

For each function provided by the item management system, the description of each function in the medical device management system can be adopted to the extent necessary.

In this way, the article management system includes storage means for storing article information including images of articles, image acquisition means for acquiring images of articles, and based on the acquired images, out of the stored article information. By providing an item retrieval means for retrieving item information on items similar to the item included in the image, input of information on items can be facilitated.

At medical institutions, it is also important to manage items such as medical instruments, medical supplies, and medical consumables. By using an article management system, it becomes easy to manage articles such as medical instruments, medical supplies, and medical consumables.

In addition, in the medical device management system described above, it may be possible to manage both medical devices and articles such as medical instruments, medical supplies, and medical consumables.

1 User terminal 2 Communication network 3 Server device 4 Operator terminal 11 Control unit 12 RAM
13 storage unit 14 graphic processing unit 15 communication interface 16 interface unit 17 external memory 18 display unit 19 display screen 31 control unit 32 RAM
33 Storage unit 34 Communication interface 50 Execution screen 51 Registration icon 52 Registration screen 53 Image capture field 54 Medical device name input field 55 Medical device model input field 56 Medical device manufacturing number input field 57 Medical device management number 58 Input field for the name of the department that manages the medical device 59 Input field for the introduction date of the medical device 60 Input field for the useful life of the medical device 61 Input field for the name of the seller of the medical device 62 Input field for the purchase price of the medical device Entry field 63 Registration button 64 Medical device information icon 70 Image 71 Sphygmomanometer 72 Legal indication 73 Name 74 Rated current 75 Manufacturing number 76 Model 77 Approval number 78 Marketing authorization holder

Claims (15)

1. A medical device management system comprising at least one computing device, comprising:
   storage means for storing medical device information, including images related to medical devices;
   an image acquisition means for acquiring an image of a medical device;
   a medical device search means for searching medical device information related to medical devices similar to the medical device included in the image from the stored medical device information based on the acquired image;
   Medical device management system.
2. the image is an image of the appearance of the medical device;
   The medical equipment management system according to claim 1.
3. correction receiving means for receiving an input for correcting retrieved medical device information;
   a registration means for registering the searched medical device information or the corrected medical device information in association with the medical institution information related to the medical institution;
   The medical equipment management system according to claim 1 or 2.
4. Code generating means for generating a code corresponding to the registered medical device information;
   The medical device management system according to claim 3.
5. Equipped with automatic input means for automatically inputting registered medical device information based on the generated code,
   The medical device management system according to claim 4.
6. the medical device information includes information relating to the principle, usage, operation, maintenance, service, and/or research of the medical device;
   The medical equipment management system according to claim 1 or 2.
7. a use input means for receiving input of information on use of the registered medical device;
   an operating rate specifying means for specifying an operating rate of the registered medical device based on the input information on usage;
   an operating rate output means for outputting information on the operating rate of the registered medical device;
   The medical device management system according to claim 3.
8. a question input means for accepting input of questions about medical devices;
   an answer deadline input means for receiving input of information on the answer deadline for the question;
   and an answer output means for outputting an answer to the question,
   The medical equipment management system according to claim 1 or 2.
9. storage means for storing medical device information, including images related to medical devices;
   an image acquisition means for acquiring an image of a medical device;
   a medical device search means for searching medical device information related to medical devices similar to the medical device included in the image from the stored medical device information based on the acquired image;
   Medical equipment management device.
10. An item management system comprising at least one computer device,
    storage means for storing article information, including images relating to articles;
    an image acquisition means for acquiring an image of an article;
    an item retrieval means for retrieving item information related to an item similar to an item included in the image from stored item information based on the acquired image;
    Goods management system.
11. storage means for storing article information, including images relating to articles;
    an image acquisition means for acquiring an image of an article;
    an item retrieval means for retrieving item information related to an item similar to an item included in the image from stored item information based on the acquired image;
    Goods management device.
12. A medical device management system comprising at least one computing device, comprising:
    a registration means for registering medical device information related to medical devices in association with medical institution information related to medical institutions;
    a code generating means for generating a code corresponding to registered medical device information;
    automatic input means for automatically inputting registered medical device information based on the generated code;
    Medical device management system.
13. a registration means for registering medical device information related to medical devices in association with medical institution information related to medical institutions;
    a code generating means for generating a code corresponding to registered medical device information;
    automatic input means for automatically inputting registered medical device information based on the generated code;
    Medical equipment management device.
14. A medical device education system comprising at least one computing device, comprising:
    a code generation means for generating code corresponding to medical device information about a medical device;
    and output means for outputting medical device information based on the generated code,
    the medical device information includes information about the principle, usage, operation, maintenance, service, and/or research of the medical device;
    Medical device education system.
15. a code generation means for generating code corresponding to medical device information about a medical device;
    and output means for outputting medical device information based on the generated code,
    the medical device information includes information about the principle, usage, operation, maintenance, service, and/or research of the medical device;
    Medical equipment teaching device.

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