SYSTEMs INTEGRATION

ENDOALPHA
The  future  begins  here…

”We managed to pull off

a winning combination of design
Mr. Pinnau, and technology successfully”
Managing DireCtor
Ev. Amalie Sieveking-Krankenhaus,
Hamburg, Germany

We needed to renovate and it wasn’t a quantum leap to decide Another significant phenomenon is that, since our
that we should then invest in innovation – to decide how far to ENDOALPHA OR has been featured in the media, we have
take systems integration. also seen a significant increase in those applying to work
at our hospital. Our beautiful OR and state-of-the-art systems
Our goal was to improve information control and to increase are not only the pride of our staff, they are also an attraction
efficiency. As a result, the information coming into and out of to others!
surgical and diagnostic endoscopy has improved. But the major
economic impact of systems integration is from increased
efficiency. For example, turnaround times are faster and having
video available throughout the hospital is significant. Staff can
check progress from outside the OR and plan appropriately.
Overall, a few minutes here and half hour there add up to
significant efficiency gains.
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”We needed the flexibility

to install systems integration
Eng. Umberto Nocco, in a whole block of ORs”
Director of Clinical
Engineering Department,
Varese University Hospital

When we designed the new hospital, we were able to plan for available – whether it is x-rays or CRTs or just the patient’s
systems integration from the start and were looking for a general details.
forward looking, open solution. Since we anticipated a block of
“standard” multi-disciplinary ORs, the ENDOALPHA system’s Despite the sophistication of the 15 OR system, which also
flexibility and the ability to integrate various pieces of equipment includes a teaching room, the maintenance and service has
and systems were important. been nearly problem free. The required certification process
undoubtedly adds security and reliability to the system.
The integration into the hospital IT systems is robust.
The staff can work with the system’s central database from
inside each OR and anywhere in the hospital network,
for example, accessing or adding to procedure notes, or
working with the patient’s medical record. Generally they spend
less time looking for patient information, but have more of it
Integration aimed at increasing efficiency and comfort
through improved workflow and information

The ENDOALPHA system is the total integration solution for endoscopy consisting
of modular components which are combined to meet a hospital’s individual needs.
Olympus works with the hospital as a technological partner at design, imple­mentation
and service stages with “Quality” as the watchword at every step.

The system improves efficiency by improving ergonomics, communication and

information systems. The specific needs for each department and room are analyzed
to create an ergonomic environment with optimised workflows for maximum efficiency.
The hospital’s internal and external communications are greatly improved. All of
the information relating to endoscopy (images, videos, procedure data
and other patient information) is
efficiently captured and made
available wherever needed.

ENDOALPHA –
Better and more efficient information flow
in a more ergonomic workspace
within your endoscopy suite
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Patient Data

consultation

Block/Or
Management

Scientific
Exchange
Statistics

Teaching

Your systems integration solution will be custom Improved ergonomics and workflow lead to greater
designed for your hospital. Installation will be smooth efficiency and improves hospital staff satisfaction.
and to a guaranteed gold standard.

Olympus systems integration experts will partner with the
hospital to design a system with the right endoscopic
integration solution to maximise value for the hospital. Local
systems integration experts apply international expertise to
local know-how to plan and execute the installation of the
system. ENDOALPHA ORs must be certified by TÜV, assuring
that the system is installed to the highest standard and with
detailed documentation for effective long-term maintenance.
By designing the workspace to include the suspension of
equipment from surgical arms, centralising control of equipment
onto convenient touch panels and making all necessary
information (graphical, data or settings) instantly and
conveniently available, workflow and throughput is significantly
improved. The improved ergonomics reduce work related
injury and increase staff satisfaction.
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Central
Patient Data
Image Archiving
Centralised control of medical and peripheral equipment
allows for more efficiency and improved ergonomics
during interventions.
Centralised control via touch panel allows for improved
workflow during interventions. Individual team members enjoy
improved autonomy and reducing the need for auxiliary staff
intervention. Speed is improved while miscommunication is
reduced. The automatic saving and recovery of settings of
equipment reduces set up time and reduces errors.
Office Links
Pathology
Radiological
Images
Information is efficiently captured, readily available and
easy to access and use for reference or analysis.
The integrated documentation system captures all information
relevant to endoscopy like logistical and patient data as well as
images into a centralised database which is readily accessible
from anywhere in the hospital. Automatic exchange of
information between new and existing systems (PACS, HIS)
eliminates the inefficiency of double-entry and reduces errors.
Reporting of procedures is much easier, more detailed and
standardised. Powerful analytical tools allow for workflow and
efficiency analysis as well as transparency.
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Easy control of equipment
and information in the hands
of the surgical team
Live video images are available wherever needed,
as well as recorded and can be replayed easily for
archiving, teaching or reference.
Live or stored video images can be readily used throughout
the hospital (and beyond) for teaching, mentoring, supervision
and to improve efficiency. Endoscopic team members can
monitor intervention progress from outside the room to
reduce waiting time and senior members can mentor without
needing to go into the room. Video can be automatically
linked to patient data for reference, legal requirements or
organisational archiving.
Maximum usability and the long life of the system are
ensured by a custom service plan backed by local
and international support.
Once the gold-standard installation, including independent
certification, is completed, the maximum usability and long
useful life of the system is guaranteed by combining training,
preventative maintenance, repair, help desk and other service
elements into the ideal service package. The hospital partners
with Olympus by selecting from a range of these well-defined
service modules to create a custom service package fitted
precisely to the hospital’s needs.
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Specifications, design and accessories are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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