Zipp&Scan - The new way to transport & manage patient items
Many hospitals are familiar with the problem of where to put patients' personal belongings and valuables. Especially in emergencies and during same-day surgeries, transporting and managing patient belongings can be difficult. We have a solution for both challenges with Zipp & Scan (short for ZippBag and ZippScan)!
ZippBag
At first glance, it may seem unspectacular, but the bag, which was developed in collaboration with the Cantonal Hospital of Baden in Switzerland, can do a lot. In response to the increasing number of same-day surgeries, the hospital felt compelled to find a suitable solution for transporting patient belongings.
Find out here why the current solutions on the market were not satisfactory for the Swiss hospital and what special features and advantages ZippBag can offer!
The current solutions are notsatisfactory
PLASTIC BAG
Personal items are often transported on the legs of the patient. A nice patient experience looks different. Things get lost or stolen. Even compensation cannot make up for this in some cases.
The use of plastic bags also has a negative rather than positive effect on a hospital's reputation. Any losses also drive up costs.
PATIENT LOCKER
The locker on wheels requires an additional worker to transport each patient. Specialists are kept away from their work and the shortage of specialists is increasing.
In addition to the increased personnel costs, the patient locker requires space. A storage facility must be available, which requires additional space and therefore also generates costs.
ZippBagcombineshighestcomfort withlogisticaladvantagesand eliminates the disadvantages of current solutions.
Howdoesitwork?
The ZippBag is handed over at reception on entry
Luggage & valuables can be stored in the spacious ZippBag
The ZippBag travels through the hospital with hospital bed & patient
The ZippBag is stored temporarily during the operation
Once in the room, the ZippBag's journey ends
ZippScan
In addition to the transportation of patient belongings, we also learned a lot about the challenges of managing valuables. In discussions with the Swiss hospital, we could gather valuable insights and quickly developed the ZippScan application.
In addition to clothes and regular luggage, patients always bring some valuables with them. Safe handling of these items is crucial during their stay. For the hospital, management requires many things - mainly stress, manual effort, and chaos. So, why do nursing staff enjoy ZippScan and why do patients benefit at the same time? We provide you with the answers.
Valuablesgetlost - Preventing this currently involves a great deal of effort
PROTOCOL OF VALUABLES
On admission, it is essential to document which valuables have been brought in. They must be recorded in writing, which is often done physically and costs the nursing staff valuable time.
The high manual effort is both inefficient and costly. A digital solution often does not yet exist.
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
Many hospitals exclude liability for theft. This solution is not sufficient for patients, especially as they are sometimes defenseless against theft due to their condition.
Despite the exclusion of liability, many hospitals feel forced to make goodwill payments.
The ZippScandigitizesthephysicalprotocol.Three times faster and it finallyputsanendtothesearchforvaluables.
ThemainadvantagesofZipp&Scan
USER-FRIENDLY STORAGE OF PATIENT BELONGINGS
Thanks to the ZippBag, everything is in one place. The valuables compartment ensures that important items (cell phone, glasses, etc.) are within easy reach for patients.
EFFICIENT AND ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION
The ZippScan makes it possible to record personal items quickly and accurately. This saves time, increases the quality of documentation, reduces theft (accusations) and hassle of any kind.
LOWER SEARCH EFFORTS AND QUICK RETURNS
Thanks to ZippScan, the ZippBag can be located at any time. Every movement/change is documented in the app. Patients receive their belongings back quickly.
TIME-EFFICIENT
Easy handling (everything in one place / with patient)
Documentation in a few seconds by scanning
Minimal search effort thanks to "Find" function
COST-EFFICIENT
Fewer resources tied up in logistics
No wasted time for skilled workers
Greatly reduced losses and compensation
PATIENT-FRIENDLY
High-quality bag with separate valuables compartment
Convenient transportation at the hospital bed
Professional process through ZippScan
SECURE
Patient property is always with the patient
Precise photographic recording of valuables
Documentation of all interactions
The most efficient way to transport and manage patient property and valuables is with Zipp & Scan - the combination of ZippBag and ZippScan.
Of course, we also offer the two solutions individually. Please contact us for more information!
Would you like tofindoutmore?
Contact us at any time and be one of the first hospitals to test the new way of transporting and managing patient items. We are happy to discuss your individual requirements and organize a pilot with you. Just drop us a message!