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As part of the Interreg DIGIHEALTH project, Zadar General Hospital modernized the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) by purchasing a digital patient monitoring system worth 363,5 thousand euro, the first in Croatia.
With the acquisition of a patient monitoring system, all data now flows automatically and in real time. Digitalization frees nurses and doctors from administrative work, leaving them more time for the most important thing – direct care of patients.
The equipment was delivered and installed, thus starting the process of fully connecting medical devices into one smart platform. The main challenge we are solving with this investment is the transition from devices that “worked for themselves” to an integrated system. Until now, medical staff had to manually collect and write data from monitors every half hour, which took up valuable time and carried the risk of communication errors.
This allows:
1. Faster monitoring: Doctors see the vital parameters of all patients on a single screen, without the need to constantly physically visit each individual monitor to simply check the numbers.
2. More precise therapy: The system allows for better monitoring and more accurate dosing of sedatives, which reduces the risk of complications and speeds up recovery.
3. Early warning system: Smart alarms automatically notify staff of the slightest deviations, which significantly shortens the reaction time in critical situations.
This modernization does not stop within the walls of our hospital. In the next phase of the project, the connection of all monitoring systems procured through the project will be piloted. With the establishment of DIGIHEALTH HUB, Zadar General Hospital will digitally connect with experts in Mostar and Bar who are procuring similar systems. This will enable:
1. Exchange of experiences: The HUB serves as a digital cloud through which our experts exchange the best treatment methods and data with colleagues from the region.
2. Availability of information: The platform will be a source of knowledge for both students and the general public, ensuring that the latest medical advances are accessible to all who gravitate towards our institution.
More about the project here.
