Intelligent Dispenser of Medical Supplies for patient diagnostic tests, connected to the computer system of the Primary Care Center

1. Context and Justification

Currently, the dispensing of medical supplies for patients in Primary Care Centers (CAP) is done manually, generating workload for healthcare personnel and causing possible errors in the management of the material. The implementation of an automated smart dispenser would optimize the delivery of material, ensuring its correct allocation and reducing the waiting time for patients.

2. Objective of the Challenge

Design and implement an automated dispenser of medical supplies for patients, connected to the CAP's computer system. This device will allow the dispensing of specific material according to the patient's needs, previously determined by the healthcare professional.

3. Features and Functionalities

Secure Patient Identification: The dispenser will have a barcode reader to scan the patient's health card and validate their identity.

Connection with the CAP System: Healthcare professionals will be able to configure which material each patient can withdraw from the management program.

Automatic Material Dispensing: The patient will be able to withdraw the material approved by the healthcare professional (e.g. blood glucose strips, urine or feces containers, dressings, etc.).

Interactive Screen: To provide personalized information, instructions for use of the material or any other message established by the center.

4. Benefits of the Challenge

Improved efficiency: Reduction of the administrative burden of healthcare personnel.

Accessibility and Autonomy: Patients will be able to withdraw their material independently, without the need for direct interaction with personnel.

Security and Control: Avoids errors in the dispensing of material and guarantees that only what has been authorized is delivered.

Resource Optimization: Reduction of material waste and better inventory management.

5. Technological Challenges

Integration with existing CAP software to guarantee fluid communication between the dispenser and the healthcare management system.

Guarantee of security and privacy in the processing of patient data.

Design of a reliable and intuitive system for users with different levels of digital competence.

Maintenance and replenishment of material, with a notification system to avoid stock problems.

6. Conclusion

The intelligent dispenser of health material represents an improvement in the efficiency of CAPs, improving both the patient experience and the management of the center's resources. Its implementation can mark a before and after in the way the dispensing of material is managed in primary care.