System and Method for Patient Identification, Monitoring, Tracking, and Rescue

Abstract

A system and method for uniquely identifying each patient, monitoring, tracking and rescue, when admitted to any hospital, nursing home or health care providing facility. The patient identification is done by issue of a Unique Patient Identification Number (PIN). Patient monitoring is done by collection of critical parameters and comparison with a reference scale. Patient tracking is achieved by integration of the software with a suitable transmission/reception system and patient-wearable tracking device. Patient rescue is achieved by dispatch of rescue teams, as and when needed, upon notification by the system. This shall be done in a manner that protects the confidentiality and privacy of the patient. This system would help in saving the lives of at-risk and other patients, and improve patient safety. The system shall result in advance preparedness at hospitals to deal with an emergency, by providing access to patient data, speeding up diagnostics and treatment. The data collected at hospitals can be stored in a database for access. The unique PIN (Patient Identification Number) can be linked to UIN (Universal Identification Number) system for persistent patient data access over the global network. The data can only be accessed by “authorized” health care providers on a “need to know” basis.

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