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Transforming Medical Testing with Siemens Healthineers

Siemens Healthineers' unified operating system interface

Background & Problem Statement

Healthcare environments require highly efficient and integrated solutions to manage diverse diagnostic needs. Siemens Healthineers identified the need to consolidate multiple test engines into a unified system, addressing inefficiencies in space, cost, and workflow management. The challenge was to design a scalable, user-centric platform adaptable to various healthcare settings, from emergency rooms to specialized labs.

Stakeholder workshop for Siemens Healthineers' platform development

Integrations

Research, Insights, & Development

Our collaborative approach combined in-depth research and iterative development to create an innovative medical testing solution:

  • Research & Insights:

    • Conducted extensive field research across emergency rooms, clinics, and laboratories to understand the workflows of medical professionals, including nurses, physicians, and lab technicians.

    • Mapped pain points related to fragmented testing systems, identifying the need for a compact, unified platform.

    • Analyzed the spatial and operational constraints of different healthcare settings to inform the platform’s design.

  • Development:

    • Designed the Atellica DCA platform, which integrates multiple diagnostic test engines, such as Arterial Blood Gas and Urinalysis, into a single user interface.

    • Conducted iterative user testing to ensure the platform meets the diverse needs of healthcare professionals.

    • Developed a flexible, space-efficient design that adapts seamlessly to varied medical environments, streamlining workflows and enhancing user experience.

Medical professionals testing Siemens Healthineers' integrated platform
Enhanced healthcare efficiency with Siemens Healthineers' platform
Target audience for Siemens Healthineers' chronic and critical care platform
Atellica DCA Analyzer integrating multiple test engines

Solution

The Atellica DCA platform revolutionizes medical testing by consolidating diagnostics into a unified, efficient system:

  • Integrated Diagnostics:

    • Combines multiple test engines onto a single interface, reducing the need for multiple devices and minimizing bench space.

    • Ensures data consistency and accuracy across diagnostic processes, improving decision-making for medical teams.

  • User-Centric Design:

    • Developed with input from medical professionals to optimize usability and workflow integration.

    • Compact, adaptable design fits into diverse healthcare settings, from small clinics to large hospitals.

  • Efficiency and Scalability:

    • Streamlines operations, enabling faster testing and reporting.

    • Scalable to accommodate evolving diagnostic needs and additional test integrations.

Prototype of Siemens Healthineers' unified operating system showcased

Results

Our partnership with Siemens Healthineers delivered a transformative impact on healthcare efficiency and innovation:

  • Healthcare Efficiency:

    • Reduced bench space requirements by consolidating diagnostic equipment.

    • Accelerated workflows, enabling faster test results and improved patient outcomes.

  • Operational Excellence:

    • Enhanced usability and workflow integration for diverse medical professionals, from lab technicians to emergency physicians.

    • Positioned Siemens Healthineers as a leader in innovative, scalable healthcare solutions.

  • Industry Leadership:

    • The Atellica DCA platform sets a new benchmark for design-led medical diagnostics, reinforcing Siemens Healthineers' reputation for innovation.

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