In the Erasmus Medical Center, the Alviscan is located in the anesthesiology department and is used by 80% of patients. Most are pleased to be able to measure their own saturation, heart rate, blood pressure, height and weight. Department manager Inge de Leeuw understands this: “Some patients start with the surgeon and end up in anesthesiology two or three hours later. Being able to do something independently is perceived as very positive.”

Thanks to the integration with their EHR, the Alviscan automatically stores all measurement data in the correct dossier. Information manager Kees Brobbel explains: “Previously, the results were printed, brought to the outpatient assistants, and then manually entered into HiX. With this development, that is now a thing of the past.” Inge adds: “In the outpatient clinic, this results in a reduction in workload for the employees. Additionally, it prevents input errors. That is, of course, an important added value. This way, we truly make a quality improvement.”

The staff at the clinic are enthusiastic. We estimate that we have freed up approximately half a full-time equivalent (FTE) by using the Alviscan. That time is now spent on other tasks. HagaZiekenhuis regularly implements innovative healthcare measures. In this context, the self-measurement kiosk Alviscan was recently installed.