Projects & Testimonials

In collaboration with Philips and Dora Nginza Provincial Hospital in South Africa, our focus was on enhancing pediatric patient safety and optimizing clinical emergency management. Leveraging our expertise in pediatric knowledge, clinical performance analysis, nursing skills and education, we implemented innovative solutions to ensure a secure environment for young patients. Our commitment to pediatric care drove our efforts in establishing a Pediatric Early Warning Scoring system with true early identification of clinical risks, executable in South Africa's public hospitals despite staff shortages. Secondary outcomes included increased numbers of repeat patient assessments, enhanced nurses' clinical knowledge, and improved patient assessment and monitoring for those requiring advanced cardiac monitoring due to their clinical presentation. 

Collaborating with Philips South Africa and the MOH Mozambique, our initiatives focused on crucial aspects of maternal and neonatal patient safety. Leveraging our expertise in midwifery, maternal solutions, device knowledge and nursing education, we implemented strategies for enhanced safety. This Quality Improvement (QI) Pilot Project at Buzi Rural Hospital, Chokwe District Hospital, and Namapa Rural Hospital aimed at early identification of clinical deterioration, preventing adverse events and improving clinical outcomes. Achievements included enhanced clinical assessments, Modified Early Obstetrics Warning Score implementation, CTG monitoring, increased staff skills, and the introduction of ultrasound practices. Successful avoidance of adverse events and treatment-related harm was evident in the analysis of fetal compromises, correct CTG and ultrasound management, ensuring positive outcomes for both mother and fetus. Future goals involve document improvements, equipment additions, quality assurance programs, and community outreach to reduce maternal mortalities. 

Our engagement with Cape Gate Mediclinic in South Africa focused on the implementation of the Philips IntelliSpace Perinatal System. Collaboratively we successfully executed the proof of concept, gaining stakeholder buy-in and paving the way for the implementation of the Perinatal System. This accomplishment demonstrated our proficiency in applying Healthcare Informatics, Philips product knowledge, midwifery, clinical application consultancy, and nursing education to address specific needs in perinatal care, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes. Our expertise also extended to connecting patients' obstetricians remotely with their patients' CTG monitoring, allowing them to continuously view mothers in labor and actively partake in making swift decisions when fetal distress was identified. This innovative approach led to early preparations of patients for active labor and enhanced maternal outcomes. The success of this proof of concept resulted in the widespread adoption of the Philips IntelliSpace Perinatal System by additional Mediclinics, further highlighting its positive impact on perinatal care and our commitment to driving innovation in healthcare. 

Our engagement with Red Cross Children’s Hospital in South Africa showcased our expertise in managing and executing the Philips ICCA Clinical Information System (CIS) Proof of Concept. In the role of Clinical Application Specialists, we not only achieved customer stakeholder buy-in but also played a pivotal role in the successful implementation of the ICCA CIS in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU at RCWMC Hospital. Following the completion of the Proof of Concept, ICCA was embraced by all critical care units in the hospital, reflecting its widespread adoption. Our proficiency in Healthcare Informatics, coupled with our deep understanding of cardiac and pediatric critical care, as well as ICCA product knowledge, enabled us to strategically introduce and integrate advanced clinical technologies. Furthermore, our awareness of assessing and training nursing end-users in both product and clinical knowledge played a crucial role in optimizing the utilization of ICCA across the hospital's critical care units. This achievement underscores our commitment to advancing healthcare through the effective implementation of cutting-edge technologies, ultimately enhancing patient care in specialized healthcare settings. 

At Glynnwood Life Healthcare in South Africa, our role in the Philips IntelliSpace Critical Care and Anaesthesia (ICCA) Clinical Information System (CIS) implementation focused on adult cardiac ICU. Despite the hospital's decision to adopt another vendor's solution post the successful proof of concept, our expertise in adult cardiac care, coupled with extensive education on product usage and nursing skills, played a crucial role. Our focus on seamless device integration, encompassing bedside monitoring, infusion pumps, syringe drive interfaces, and ventilators, enhanced real-time patient monitoring. This holistic approach, leveraging advanced healthcare technology, aimed to empower healthcare professionals with the skills needed for optimal care and enhance overall clinical performance in adult cardiac settings.

As a healthcare informatics freelancer in the Middle East and Africa, our pivotal role involved successfully executing ICCA projects, and enhancing healthcare systems. Serving as a Clinical Application Specialist (CAS) for Philips and FMS, we focused on the Prince Sultan Cardiac Center and Riyadh Military Hospital CIS ICCA Projects. Our contributions covered all project phases, from initiation to go-live. Adopting a comprehensive approach, we tailored CIS ICCA configurations based on customer needs, aligning with Evidence-Based Practice principles. Prioritizing patient safety, we maintained optimal standards, providing education to PSCC & RMH multidisciplinary end users. Operating as a 24/7 clinical liaison, we supported Project Managers, showcasing expertise in synthesis planning for seamless implementation and robust relationships with customers and end-users. 

In collaboration with the MNGHA in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, this innovative system prioritizes individual staff management, offering personalized educational developmental pathways for each staff member. The platform facilitates progress tracking and communication among stakeholders. ProteusEMS also provides group management, empowering managers to guide day-to-day operations and strategic decision-making regarding staff development, continuous education, and patient needs. At an executive level, the system allows benchmarking between different units and hospitals, ensuring the highest educational standards are met. During JCI and CBAHI accreditations, ProteusEMS proved invaluable, showcasing staff education levels, adherence to mandatory in-services, workshops, life support, and competencies. The system ensures that all staff members are well-equipped, placing the best-matched personnel to meet patient needs efficiently. Should anyone wish to acquire this innovative system, they are more than welcome to reach out to us directly.