Psychiatric hospital personnel positioning system: comprehensive protection of patient safety and management efficiency

2025-01-07/ By Admin

In the special environment of psychiatric hospitals, patient safety management is crucial. The personnel positioning system, with advanced technology, provides efficient and accurate management methods for medical staff, becoming a powerful assistant in improving the quality of medical services.

1、 Positioning technology solution

UWB Ultra Wideband Positioning Technology

UWB technology stands out with its high precision advantage. In the complex environment of a psychiatric hospital, it can achieve centimeter level positioning. By deploying base stations in wards, corridors, activity rooms, and other areas, and wearing small UWB positioning tags for patients, the system can track the patient's location in real time. When patients are in different areas, the signal interaction between the base station and the tag can accurately feedback their coordinate information, helping medical staff to grasp the patient's dynamics at any time, especially suitable for monitoring the movement trajectory of high-risk patients and discovering potential dangerous behaviors in a timely manner.

Bluetooth positioning technology

Bluetooth positioning has advantages in power consumption and cost. Low Energy Bluetooth (BLE) technology can receive signals from smart bracelets and other devices carried by patients by setting iBeacon beacons at key locations. Although the accuracy is slightly lower than UWB, Bluetooth positioning can effectively reduce costs in public areas with relatively less stringent positioning accuracy requirements, such as gardens, restaurants, etc. Meanwhile, by combining UWB technology, complementary positioning networks can be established throughout the entire psychiatric hospital.

Wi Fi positioning technology

By utilizing the existing Wi Fi network infrastructure, Wi Fi positioning does not require additional deployment of a large amount of hardware. The intelligent device or specially designed positioning terminal carried by the patient communicates with Wi Fi access points in the ward and public areas, and the system calculates the location based on signal strength and triangulation principles. This technology is suitable for scenarios that require positioning accuracy within a few meters, and can assist medical staff in quickly understanding the approximate area where the patient is located, such as quickly narrowing down the search range during emergency calls.

2、 Function implementation

Real time positioning and tracking

The system displays the real-time location of patients through electronic maps, and medical staff can easily see the whereabouts of each patient in the monitoring room or through mobile devices. For example, when a patient is resting in the ward, the screen clearly displays their specific ward number; If the patient is active in the hospital area, the location information will also be dynamically updated, providing real-time location monitoring for medical staff to ensure that the patient is always within a safe line of sight.

Activity trajectory record

The system automatically records the patient's activity trajectory over a period of time, forming a detailed action roadmap. This feature helps medical staff analyze patients' behavioral habits and daily activity patterns. If a patient exhibits abnormal behavior, such as frequently wandering in a certain area, by checking the trajectory records, medical staff can promptly detect and take corresponding measures, such as adjusting treatment plans or strengthening care.

Regional alarm and fence setting

Medical staff can set up electronic fences in the system, which will immediately sound an alarm when a patient attempts to leave the designated safe area. For example, fences can be set up at the boundary of the hospital area and in dangerous areas such as power distribution rooms and boiler rooms. Once a patient approaches or crosses the boundary, an alarm will quickly notify medical staff to prevent patients from getting lost or accidents, ensuring patient safety.

Emergency call response

The positioning device equipped for patients integrates an emergency call button. When the patient feels uncomfortable or encounters an emergency situation, press the button, and the system immediately sends a distress signal to medical staff and displays the patient's location information at the same time. Medical staff can respond promptly and quickly go to the patient's location to provide assistance, ensuring that patients receive timely treatment in emergency situations.

3、 Management and application advantages

Enhance the level of safety management

The personnel positioning system provides comprehensive coverage, effectively reducing the probability of safety incidents such as patient loss, self injury, and injury. Through real-time monitoring and warning functions, medical staff can intervene in abnormal behavior in a timely manner, creating a safe and stable medical environment.

Optimize the allocation of medical resources

With the help of patient location information provided by the system, medical staff can quickly locate patients during rounds, treatments, and nursing processes, saving time and energy and improving work efficiency. At the same time, according to the patient's activity pattern, arrange the working hours and areas of medical staff reasonably to achieve efficient utilization of resources.

Assist in personalized medical services

By analyzing the patient's activity trajectory and behavior patterns, medical staff can gain a deeper understanding of the patient's condition and psychological state, providing strong evidence for developing personalized treatment plans. For example, for patients with significant emotional fluctuations, timely adjustment of treatment and psychological counseling measures can be made based on their activity trajectory and behavioral changes to improve treatment effectiveness.