Project Overview
Spearheaded a comprehensive project proposal for Vancouver Coastal Health to optimize wheelchair inventory management across multiple healthcare facilities. The proposed system integrates with existing Cerner EHR infrastructure to enable real-time tracking, automated maintenance scheduling, and data-driven analytics for improved patient care delivery.
Challenge
Manual wheelchair tracking across VGH, Richmond Hospital, and Lions Gate Hospital led to inefficiencies, maintenance delays, and reduced patient satisfaction.
Solution
Integrated data analytics platform with Cerner EHR integration for real-time inventory tracking and predictive maintenance scheduling.
Business Context
Healthcare Impact
Wheelchair availability directly impacts patient mobility, discharge timing, and overall healthcare experience across VCH facilities.
- Reduced patient wait times
- Improved discharge efficiency
- Enhanced patient satisfaction
Operational Benefits
Streamlined inventory management reduces operational costs and improves resource allocation across multiple hospital sites.
- Predictive maintenance scheduling
- Real-time inventory tracking
- Data-driven decision making
Technical Approach
Data Integration Strategy
Proposed integration with Cerner EHR system to leverage existing healthcare data infrastructure while maintaining compliance with healthcare privacy regulations.
Analytics Engine
SQL & Python for data processing and predictive modeling
Data Visualization
Tableau dashboards for real-time monitoring
Process Optimization
Excel-based modeling for workflow improvement
Expected Outcomes
Quantitative Benefits
Qualitative Impact
Enhanced Patient Experience
Reduced wait times and improved mobility support
Staff Efficiency
Automated tracking reduces manual inventory tasks
Data-Driven Decisions
Evidence-based resource allocation and planning
Project Details
Q2 2024 Proposal
Vancouver Coastal Health
Multi-site implementation across VGH, Richmond Hospital, Lions Gate Hospital
Technologies
Key Features
- Cerner EHR integration proposal
- Inventory tracking optimization
- Maintenance scheduling automation
- Data-driven decision making
- Multi-site coordination system