JP2009072338A - Medical device management system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a medical device management system capable of preventing work omission due to human errors and accidents when moving a medical device or the like by visually recognizing the state of the medical device. <P>SOLUTION: By installing a display part to the medical device and a peripheral device and displaying the states of the respective devices at the display part, the states of the respective devices are visually recognized. Further, by recognizing the states of the respective devices in a management server, in the management server, the using condition and moving condition, etc., of the medical device are managed altogether, and whether or not the using, washing and keeping processes of the medical device are performed by a procedure as stipulated is checked. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a medical device management system that performs centralized management such as use, cleaning, and storage of medical devices in a hospital.

As is well known, medical devices such as endoscopes, catheters, laparoscopes, and arthroscopes provided in hospitals are inserted into living bodies such as human bodies for organ diagnosis and treatment, specimen collection, etc. used.
These medical devices are common to a plurality of patients and are used repeatedly. Therefore, after use, it is necessary to perform thorough hygiene management to completely prevent infection of bacteria through medical equipment.
For this reason, various systems for hygiene management of medical devices have been put into practical use.

  As an example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a medical device storage management system capable of simplifying storage management of individual medical devices. In the system of Patent Document 1, the state of the endoscope in the storage is grasped by performing communication between the endoscope and the endoscope storage, even when the endoscope storage is closed. be able to. As a result, it is possible to confirm the use status of the endoscope stored in the storage, use reservation, confirmation of the cleaning status, and the like.

Further, Patent Document 2 discloses an endoscope sterilization apparatus that can reduce the burden on the user and perform processing reliably and quickly.
In Patent Document 2, a tag is installed in an endoscope, and a unit that communicates with the tag is installed in a cleaning device and a sterilization device. When a process such as cleaning or sterilization is performed on the endoscope, the unit of each apparatus writes information regarding the executed process in the tag of the endoscope that has executed the process. Further, each unit reads the processing information written in the tag by another unit, and issues a warning to the user when an abnormality is detected.

Furthermore, a system for managing medical device usage history information has been devised.
For example, Patent Literature 3 discloses a medical tool management support system and program for easily storing information on a processing tool and an endoscope and effectively using the information as electronic data. In the medical device management support system of Patent Literature 3, when an ID tag is installed on a medical device such as a scope or a treatment device and these medical devices are used, identification of each medical device recorded on the ID tag is performed. Information and medical practice information are read and transmitted to the image filing device for management.

JP 2002-282200 A JP 2002-325826 A JP 2004-344216 A

By the way, in the medical device management system, when cleaning medical devices, operations such as setting each device in a cleaning device or removing the device from the cleaning device and moving it to a storage location after cleaning are usually performed manually by humans. Is done by. For this reason, due to human error, work leakage that re-uses uncleaned equipment, risk of moving to the wrong place, and handling of cleaned equipment by the operator before disinfection, There is a risk of infecting the patient if the cleaned equipment is contaminated and used as it is.
However, although the above-described conventional technique can detect the processing performed on the apparatus, it cannot cope with a work leakage due to human error or an accident when the medical device is moved.

  Furthermore, in the above prior art, information related to medical devices can be acquired and detected when an abnormality occurs, but this is only detected after the occurrence of an abnormality, and an abnormality such as a mistake or an accident has occurred in advance. Cannot be prevented.

  The object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art and visually appeal to the operator, so that it is possible to appropriately cope with work leakage due to human error, and to prevent such abnormalities from occurring. It is an object of the present invention to provide a medical device management system that can be prevented.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has a display unit that switches and displays at least two types of display, and when the medical device is subjected to a predetermined treatment in the medical device server and the medical device cleaning apparatus, An endoscope is provided that receives a control signal from a server or the medical device cleaning apparatus, and changes the display of the display unit based on the received control signal.

  In addition, the present invention is a medical device management system that is cleaned for each use and repeatedly used, and includes a medical device, a medical device server, and a medical device cleaning device, and the medical device includes at least The medical device server or the medical device cleaning apparatus that has a first display unit that switches between two types of display and performs a treatment after a predetermined treatment is performed in the medical device server and the medical device cleaning device The medical device management system is characterized in that the control signal is received from the control unit and the display of the first display unit is changed based on the received control signal.

  In the present invention, the medical device server has a second display unit that switches and displays at least two types of display, and the medical device cleaning apparatus switches and displays at least two types of display. A display unit, wherein the medical device server and the medical device cleaning apparatus change the display of the second display unit or the third display unit included in the medical device after performing the predetermined treatment on the medical device. In addition, a control signal is transmitted to the medical device so as to change the display of the first display unit to a display corresponding to the changed display, and the medical device receives the control signal based on the received control signal. It is preferable to change the display of the first display unit.

  Furthermore, the present invention is a medical device management system that is cleaned for each use and repeatedly used, and includes a medical device, a medical device server, a medical device cleaning device, and a control server, The medical device includes a first display unit that switches and displays at least two types of display, and the medical device server and the medical device cleaning device perform the predetermined treatment on the medical device, and then perform the medical treatment. Medical device identification information that is device identification information is read, and the medical device identification information and treatment information that is information on treatment performed on the medical device are transmitted to the control server. Based on the received medical device identification information and the treatment information, a control signal is transmitted to the medical device to change the display of the first display unit, and the medical device receives the received It provides a medical device management system and changes the display of the first display unit based on the control signal.

  In the present invention, the medical device server has a second display unit that switches and displays at least two types of display, and the medical device cleaning apparatus switches and displays at least two types of display. A display unit, wherein the control server displays the second display unit or the third display unit based on the medical device identification information and the treatment information received from the medical device server or the medical device cleaning apparatus. The medical device transmits a control signal to the medical device server or the medical device cleaning apparatus so as to change the display, and further changes the display of the first display unit to a display corresponding to the display to be changed. The medical device server and the medical device cleaning device transmit the control signal to the first display unit or the second device, respectively, based on the received control signal. To change the display of the display unit, the medical device, it is preferable to change the display of the first display unit based on the control signal received.

  Furthermore, it has a 4th display part which switches and displays at least 2 types of display, and has a some identification information acquisition part installed in the entrance of a division, The said some identification information acquisition part is the said medical device, When passing through the doorway, the medical device identification information is read and transmitted to the control server together with its own position information, and the control server receives the medical device identification information and the identification information received from the identification information acquisition unit. Based on the position information of the acquisition unit, history information of the medical device is created, and a control signal is sent to the identification information acquisition unit so as to change the display of the fourth display unit based on the prepared history information. Transmitting the control signal to the medical device so as to change the display of the first display unit to a display corresponding to the display to be changed, and the identification information acquiring unit receives the control signal. Based on the control signal, the change of the display of the fourth display unit, the medical device, it is preferable to change the display of the first display unit based on the control signal received.

  Furthermore, it has a 5th display part which switches and displays at least 2 types of display, and has an operator identification part which has operator identification information distributed to the operator who uses or conveys the said medical device, The said medical The device server and the medical device cleaning apparatus read the worker identification information of the worker identification unit after performing a predetermined treatment on the medical device, and the worker server identifies the worker identification information, and The control server transmits treatment information that is information on the treatment performed on the medical device, and the control server displays the display on the fifth display unit based on the received worker identification information and the treatment information. It is preferable that a control signal is transmitted to the worker identification unit so as to change, and the worker identification unit changes the display of the fifth display unit based on the received control signal.

  Further, an imaging unit that is installed in the vicinity of each display unit and photographs each of the display units, and an instruction information transmission unit that is installed in the vicinity of each display unit and transmits instruction information regarding the next process of the medical device. And the control unit compares display information displayed on the first display unit of the medical device with display information included in any one or more of the display units based on the captured image. When they do not match, it is preferable to transmit a control signal so as to transmit the instruction information to the instruction information transmitter.

  In addition, the control server sets a cleanness level for the medical device or a mobile device including the medical device and a member that moves along with the medical device based on the history information of the medical device. It is preferable that the control unit controls the display unit according to the cleanliness of the medical device or the mobile device set by the setting unit.

  Further, the instruction information transmission unit transmits the guidance information to the next process, the warning information reporting the prohibition of movement to another section, and the stop signal of the operation device of the medical device as the instruction information. It is preferable to perform any one or more of outgoing calls.

According to the medical device management system of the present invention, the state of the medical device can be visually recognized. For this reason, medical devices can be used, cleaned, and stored according to the prescribed procedures, and because it appeals to the eyes, it is possible to prevent work leaks due to human error and medical device movement errors. . In addition, by presenting the matching / mismatching of display colors between devices related to the work, the effect of making the worker recognize the situation becomes larger. As a result, the effect of preventing human error is greatly increased.
Further, by grasping the processing status of the medical device by the management server, the management server can collectively manage the usage status and movement status of the medical device based on the time series.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a medical device management system according to the present invention will be described in detail based on preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment of a configuration of a medical device management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The medical device management system of the present invention uses a medical device such as an endoscope or a catheter in a hospital to examine a patient, then cleans the medical device, stores it in a storage location, and re-examines it. It controls a series of flow of use.

  In the present invention, a display unit is provided at each position in the medical device, its peripheral devices, and the movement region of the medical device, and an operator is appropriate for the medical device by matching or mismatching of the display on these display units. Guidance so that processing can take place.

A medical device management system 10 illustrated in FIG. 1 includes an endoscope 12, an endoscope server 16, and an endoscope cleaning machine 20.
The endoscope 12 is a medical device that is inserted into a human body and used for diagnosis.
The endoscope 12 includes a display unit 14 (first display unit). The display unit 14 displays different colors, patterns, characters, and the like according to the state of the endoscope 12.
Examples of the display unit 14 include electronic paper, a liquid crystal display device, an LED display device, and an EL display device. The display unit 14 is controlled by a battery (not shown) built in the endoscope 12.
In the present embodiment, as an example, the display unit 14 displays different colors depending on the state of the endoscope 12. For example, when the endoscope 12 is in a cleaned state, the display unit 14 displays blue, and when used for examination, the display is changed to red. Moreover, if it wash | cleans after use, the display part 14 will display blue again. In other words, blue is displayed in a cleaned state, and red is displayed in an uncleaned state after use. The display on the display unit 14 is changed based on control signals from an endoscope server 16 and an endoscope cleaner 20 which will be described later.

The endoscope server 16 is a server for operating and controlling the endoscope 12. By connecting the endoscope 12 to the endoscope server 16, a diagnosis can be performed using the endoscope 12.
The endoscope server 16 includes a display unit 18 (second display unit) and a display control unit 19. The display unit 18 has the same configuration as the display unit 14 of the endoscope 12. The display unit 18 displays different colors according to the usage status of the endoscope server 16. For example, red is displayed when the endoscope 12 is used in the endoscope server 16, and blue is displayed when the endoscope 12 is not used. The display control unit 19 transmits a control signal to the endoscope 12 so as to change the display on the display unit 14 of the endoscope 12. When diagnosis using the endoscope 12 is started, the display control unit 19 transmits a control signal to the endoscope 12 so as to change the display on the display unit 14 to red.
In the present embodiment, the display control unit 19 also controls the display unit 18.

The endoscope cleaning machine 20 (hereinafter, referred to as the cleaning machine 20) is for cleaning and sterilizing the endoscope 12 that has been contaminated for use in diagnosis. When the endoscope 12 is set, the cleaning machine 20 performs cleaning and sterilization.
The cleaning machine 20 includes a display unit 22 (third display unit) and a display control unit 23. The display unit 22 has the same configuration as the display unit 14 of the endoscope 12. The display unit 22 displays different colors depending on the usage status of the cleaning machine 20. For example, red is displayed when the cleaning machine 20 is not used and until the endoscope 12 is set in the cleaning machine 20 and cleaning is completed. Also, blue is displayed after the cleaning is completed until the endoscope 12 is taken out. The display control unit 23 transmits a control signal to the endoscope 12 so as to change the display on the display unit 14 of the endoscope 12. When the cleaning of the endoscope 12 is completed, the display control unit 23 transmits a control signal to the endoscope 12 so that the display on the display unit 14 is changed to blue.
In the present embodiment, the display control unit 23 also controls the display unit 22.

The operation of such a medical device management system will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
FIG. 2A shows a state immediately before performing a diagnosis using the endoscope 12. The endoscope 12 is cleaned in preparation for a medical examination. Therefore, the display unit 14 of the endoscope 12 is blue (indicated by hatching in the drawing). The endoscope server 16 is blue because it is not connected to the endoscope.
In this state, the display units of the endoscope 12 and the endoscope server 16 indicate the same blue color. Here, when the display units of the endoscope 12 and the endoscope server 16 display different colors, the operator determines that the endoscope 12 is not in a usable state and stops the treatment. To do. In addition, when the endoscope 12 is connected to the endoscope server 16, the endoscope server 16 detects that the display of each display unit is different, and issues an alert to warn the worker. You may do it.

  Next, the endoscope 12 is connected to the endoscope server 16 and a state during use is shown in FIG. When the endoscope 12 is connected to the endoscope server 16 or when the endoscope 12 is operated by turning on the power or the like, it is determined that the endoscope 12 has been used. In addition, the display unit of the endoscope server 16 is changed from blue to red (indicated by a shaded line in the drawing).

  In this way, the endoscope server 16 displays red when used for diagnosis by the endoscope 12 and blue when it is not. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the operator to connect and use only the endoscope 12 that is in the blue state, that is, the cleaned endoscope 12. Thereby, it can prevent using the endoscope 12 in the state whose display part 14 is red, ie, used, for a medical examination.

FIG. 2C shows a state immediately before the used endoscope 12 is cleaned by the cleaning machine 20. Here, the endoscope 12 is in a state after being used for diagnosis, and the display unit 14 shows red.
As described above, the washing machine 20 is red when the washing machine 20 is not used and until the endoscope 12 is set in the washing machine 20 and the washing is finished, after the washing is finished. Until the endoscope 12 is taken out, blue is displayed. Therefore, in FIG.2 (c), since the washing | cleaning machine 20 is not used, the display part 22 has shown red. That is, the display part of the washing machine 20 and the endoscope 12 shows the same color.
Here, when the display parts of the endoscope 12 and the cleaning machine 20 display different colors, the operator determines that the endoscope 12 has already been cleaned and stops the treatment. Further, as in the case of FIG. 2A, the cleaning machine 20 may warn the operator.

Next, the state after the endoscope 12 is cleaned is shown in FIG. When the cleaning of the endoscope 12 is completed in the cleaning machine 20, the cleaning machine 20 changes both the display unit of the endoscope 12 and the cleaning machine 20 from red to blue.
When a predetermined time elapses after the endoscope 12 is removed from the cleaning machine 20, the display unit 22 of the cleaning machine 20 displays red again.

  As described above, the display unit 22 of the cleaning machine 20 takes out the endoscope 12 after the cleaning of the endoscope 12 from the end of the cleaning of the endoscope 12 until the endoscope 12 is taken out of the cleaning machine 20. Until the time elapses, blue is displayed, otherwise red is displayed. Therefore, the operator can see only the displayed color and clean only the endoscope 12 in the red state with the cleaning machine 20 in the red state.

In this way, by changing the color displayed on the display unit based on the state of each device, the operator checks the color displayed on the display unit, and if the display colors match, the process is performed. It can be carried out. As a result, work leakage due to human error and infection due to contact with the endoscope can be prevented.
In the first embodiment described above, the endoscope 12, the endoscope server 16, and the washing machine 20 all include a display unit. However, in the present invention, only the endoscope 12 includes the display unit. The structure provided with may be sufficient. In that case, what is necessary is just to display not only a color but a character so that it can be judged whether the endoscope 12 can be used by looking at the display part of the endoscope 12.

  In the first embodiment described above, the display on the display unit is changed between each device and the endoscope, and each process is performed by matching the colors displayed on each display. Here, in the present invention, as the second embodiment, by further installing a management server that collectively manages all the display units, more reliable processing control is performed.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the apparatus configuration of the medical device management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
The medical device management system according to the second embodiment uses an IC tag to centrally manage an endoscope and a worker's state in a management server. In the second embodiment, a display unit is provided for the endoscope and the operator, and this display and the display of the display unit installed in the endoscope server and the endoscope cleaning machine are managed and controlled by the management server. By doing so, the endoscope is managed.

  In FIG. 3, the medical device management system 30 includes an endoscope 32, a name plate 34 (worker identification unit) worn by an operator, an endoscope server 36, an endoscope cleaner 38, and a management server 40.

The endoscope 32 includes a display unit 42a (first display unit) and an IC tag 44a.
The display unit 42a is the same as the display unit 14 used in the first embodiment.
The IC tag 44a is an IC tag in which tag identification information (medical device identification information) is recorded.
The display content of the display unit 42a is changed by IC tag readers 46a and 46b included in the endoscope server 36 and the endoscope cleaner 38 based on an instruction from the management server 40 described later.

The name plate 34 (operator identification unit) is a name plate that can be attached to the work clothes of an operator who operates and transports the endoscope 32, and includes a display unit 42b (fifth display unit) and an IC tag 44b. is doing. Further, the IC tag 44b has worker identification information (worker identification information) as tag information.
The display unit 42b and the IC tag 44b are the same as the display unit 42a and the IC tag 44a described above.
The display unit 42b displays a blue color after the operator wears sterilized work clothes and performs sterilization such as hand washing, and uses the endoscope 12 or a used endoscope. When contacted with the mirror 12, the management server 40, which will be described later, is controlled to change the display to red.

The endoscope server 36 is a server for operating and controlling the endoscope 32 as in the case of the endoscope server 16 in the first embodiment.
The endoscope server 36 includes a display unit 42c (second display unit) and an IC tag reader 46a.
The display unit 42 c is the same as the display unit 18 in the first embodiment, and displays different colors according to the usage status of the endoscope server 36.

The IC tag reader 46a is an acquisition unit that acquires tag identification information of the IC tags 44a and 44b. The IC tag reader 46a is capable of reading tag identification information within a range of 1 to 2 m from the IC tag.
When the IC tag reader 46a detects the endoscope 32 or the name plate 34 provided with the IC tag within the reading range, the IC tag reader 46a reads the tag identification information of the IC tag 44a or 44b. Furthermore, the treatment information and the tag identification information are transmitted to the management server 40 together with the treatment information applied to the endoscope 32 in the endoscope server 36 as treatment information.

The endoscope cleaning machine 38 (hereinafter referred to as the cleaning machine 38) cleans and sterilizes the endoscope 12 that has been contaminated by the use of a medical examination, similarly to the endoscope cleaning machine 20 in the first embodiment. is there.
The cleaning machine 38 includes a display unit 42d (third display unit) and an IC tag reader 46b.
The display unit 42d is the same as the display unit 22 in the first embodiment, and displays a different color according to the usage status of the cleaning machine 38.

  The IC tag reader 46b reads the tag identification information of the IC tag in the same manner as the IC tag reader 46a. Further, the treatment information applied to the endoscope 32 by the cleaning machine 38 is treated as treatment information, and both the treatment information and the tag identification information are transmitted to the management server 40.

The management server 40 includes a history generation unit 50 and a control unit 52.
The history generation unit 50 creates the history information of the endoscope 32 based on the tag identification information and the treatment information received from the IC tag readers 46a and 46b, and the movement status of the worker wearing the endoscope 32 and the name plate 34 It also manages work status.
The control unit 52 controls the display of the display unit 42 a of the endoscope 32 and the display unit 42 b of the name plate 34 by transmitting a control signal to the endoscope 32 and the name plate 34.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the operation of the medical device management system 30 in the second embodiment.
FIG. 4A shows a state immediately before performing a diagnosis using the endoscope 32. The endoscope 32 is cleaned in preparation for a medical examination, and the display unit 42a shows blue. In addition, since the worker who uses the endoscope 32 wears sterilized work clothes and has completed sterilization treatment such as hand washing, the display portion shows blue. For this reason, it is understood that the operator may use the endoscope 32 from the color displayed on the display unit.
Here, when the operator wearing the endoscope 32 and the name plate 34 moves into the reading range of the IC tag reader 46a of the endoscope server 36, the IC tag reader 46a is moved from the IC tags 44a and 44b to the tag. Read identification information. Furthermore, this is transmitted to the management server 40 together with the treatment information.

In the example shown in FIG. 4A, since the display contents of the three display units are all blue, the history generation unit 50 of the management server 40 creates the history information of the endoscope 32 based on the received information. .
On the other hand, when the display contents of the three display units are different, the operator needs to perform appropriate processing.
For example, when the display of the endoscope server 36 and the endoscope 32 is blue and the display unit of the worker is red, the worker finishes sterilization processing such as changing clothes and washing hands, and the display unit 42b is blue. Do not touch the endoscope 32 until the display is made.

Next, the endoscope 32 is connected to the endoscope server 36 and the state during use is shown in FIG. When the endoscope 32 is connected to the endoscope server 36 or when the endoscope 32 is operated by turning on the power or the like, the endoscope server 36 sends an endoscope to the management server 40. The information that the use of 32 was started is transmitted.
The management server 40 creates history information of the endoscope 32 in the history generation unit 50 based on the received information, and further the endoscope 32, the name plate 34, and the endoscope server in the control unit 52. A control signal is sent to the endoscope 32, the name plate 34, and the endoscope server 36 so that both the display units 36 are changed from blue to red. The endoscope 32, the name plate 34, and the endoscope server 36 change the display of the display units 42a to 42c to red according to the instruction.

Next, in FIG. 4C, when the examination using the endoscope 32 is completed, the endoscope 32 is removed from the endoscope server 36 and moved out of the reading range of the IC tag reader 46a. The endoscope server 36 transmits treatment information that the use of the endoscope 32 is terminated to the management server 40.
The management server 40 creates history information of the endoscope 32 based on the received information in the history generation unit 50, and further changes the display unit of the endoscope server 36 from red to blue in the control unit 52. A control signal is sent to the endoscope server 36 to be changed. The endoscope server 36 changes the display on the display unit 42c to blue according to the instruction.
As a result, when the used endoscope 32 is again connected to the endoscope server 36, the endoscope 32 is displayed in red and the endoscope server 36 is displayed in blue. The operator knows that the endoscope 32 cannot be used.
In FIG. 4C, the name plate 34 and the display portion of the endoscope 32 are red, so that the operator can carry the used endoscope 32.

In the case of the cleaning process by the cleaning machine 38, each display unit can be controlled similarly.
The cleaning machine 38 transmits the tag information and the cleaning treatment information read by the IC tag reader 46b to the management server 40. The management server 40 controls each display of the cleaning machine 38, the endoscope 32, and the name plate 34 based on the received information.

  By the way, in the second embodiment described above, the management server performs control and management only between each device and the endoscope. However, in the present invention, as a third embodiment, in the hospital It is also possible to manage the endoscope by providing a display unit for each of the sections, and by comparing the colors between the display of these display units and the display unit installed in the endoscope and the operator. .

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a device configuration of a medical device management system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
The medical device management system 60 according to the third embodiment uses an IC tag to centrally manage an endoscope and a worker's state in a management server. In the third embodiment, a display unit is provided for each section in the hospital, and management of the endoscope is performed by comparing colors between this display and the display unit installed in the endoscope and the worker. I do.

In FIG. 5, the medical device management system 60 includes an endoscope 32, a name plate 34, a plurality of gates 62 (identification information acquisition unit) installed in each section, and a management server 64.
In FIG. 5, since the endoscope 32 and the name plate 34 are the same as those used in the second embodiment, the same reference numerals are given and detailed description thereof is omitted.

A plurality of gates 62 are installed on the entrance / exit to the place where the endoscope 32 is used, the place where the endoscope 32 is used, the place where it is stored, and the movement path when other endoscopes 32 are transported, and the IC tag reader 66, And a display unit 68 (fourth display unit).
The IC tag reader 66 is the same as the IC tag readers 46a and 46b in FIG.
The display unit 68 is the same as the display unit 42 a installed in the endoscope 32. The content displayed on the display unit 68 is controlled by the management server 64 described later.
As the gate 62, for example, the same gate as an anti-theft gate installed at an entrance of a CD store or the like can be used.

  When an endoscope 32 equipped with an IC tag or an operator with a name plate 34 passes through the doorway where each gate 62 is installed, the IC tag reader 66 of the gate 62 reads the tag identification information of the IC tag. This is transmitted to the management server 64 together with the position information of the point where the gate 62 is installed.

The management server 64 creates history information of the endoscope 32 based on the tag identification information received from the IC tag reader 66 and the position information of the gate 62, and the operator who attached the endoscope 32 and the name plate 34 It manages the movement status and work status.
The management server 64 creates history information of the endoscope 32 based on the received information.
In addition, the management server 64 controls display on the display unit 42 a of the endoscope 32 and the display unit 42 b of the name plate 34.

Next, specific arrangement and operation of the device in the third embodiment of the medical device management system of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the endoscope 32 is transported between three places: an examination room 76, a cleaning room 78, and a storage room 80. In addition, an endoscope server 36 is installed in the examination room 76, and an endoscope cleaner 38 is installed in the cleaning room 78.

The gates 62 a to 62 c are provided at the entrances and exits of the treatment rooms of the examination room 76, the cleaning room 78 and the storage room 80.
The gates 62a to 62c include IC tag readers 66a to 66c capable of reading tag identification information within a range of 1 to 2 m from the IC tag. In addition, the gates 62a to 62c include display units 68a to 68c.

When an operator with the endoscope 32 with the IC tag 44a and the name plate 34 with the IC tag 44b pass through the doorway where the gates 62a to 62c are installed, the IC tag readers 66a to 66c Read tag identification information recorded on the tag. The read information is transmitted to the management server 64 together with the position information of the IC tag readers 66a to 66c.
The management server 64 determines the movement path and processing content of the endoscope 32 based on the received information. Further, this is stored as history information of the endoscope 32.
Here, the position information of each IC tag reader may be information for identifying each gate. In that case, the management server side has in advance a database for recognizing the relationship between the identification information of each gate and the position of each gate on the map or the plan view of the building. What is necessary is just to detect the position of the endoscope 32.

In the medical device management system shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a method for managing the endoscope 32 and a worker who operates and transports the endoscope 32 using an IC tag will be specifically described.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the display of each display unit when the endoscope 32 is transported to the cleaning chamber 78.

In FIG. 7, first, a history of endoscope carry-in and carry-out to the cleaning chamber 78 is searched based on the history information of the endoscope included in the management server 64, and the cleaned inside of the cleaning chamber 78 is Check if the endoscope exists. First, as a case 1, when there is no endoscope that has been cleaned in the cleaning chamber 78, the display unit 68b installed at the entrance of the cleaning chamber 78 is turned red by a control signal from the management server 64. Become.
At this time, since the endoscope 32 and the operator, both of which are used in the examination room 76 and whose display portions of the endoscope are red, enter the cleaning room 78, the reading range of the IC tag reader 66b is not exceeded. Then, the IC tag reader 66b reads the IC tag 44a of the endoscope 32 and the operator's IC tag 44b, and transmits them to the management server 64. The management server 64 knows the colors displayed on the three display units from the received information and history information.
In the case shown in FIG. 7, the displays on the three display units are both red and coincide. Therefore, the endoscope 32 and the operator can enter the cleaning room 78.

Next, as a case 2, when a cleaned endoscope exists in the cleaning chamber 78, the display unit 68b of the cleaning chamber 78 turns blue under the control of the management server 64.
At this time, when the endoscope and the endoscope 32 in which the display unit of the worker is displayed in red and the worker move within the reading range of the IC tag reader 66b, the IC tag reader 66b is connected to the endoscope 32. The IC tag 44 a and the worker IC tag 44 b are read and transmitted to the management server 54.
In this case, the display colors of the endoscope 32 and the display unit of the operator are different from the display of the display unit 68b of the cleaning chamber 78. For this reason, the worker can understand that the endoscope 32 and the worker cannot enter the cleaning chamber 78.

  When the endoscope 32 is transported to the examination room 76, control is performed by the management server 64 in the same manner as the transport to the cleaning room 78 described above.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the IC tag reader installed at the entrance of each room, the IC tag reader installed in the endoscope server 36 and the washing machine 38 is also used as in the second embodiment. Processing may be performed. Thereby, more reliable control can be performed.

  By the way, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although the color displayed on a display part is set to two types, blue and red, this invention is not limited to this, and sets the state of an endoscope further finely. Thus, more reliable control of the endoscope can be performed.

Here, as an example, an embodiment of the medical device management system of the present invention using three types of displays in the operations in the cleaning room 78 and the storage room 80 is shown.
In FIG. 8, the cleaning chamber 78 is red when it is not cleaned, yellow when it is being cleaned (indicated by horizontal stripes in the figure), blue when the endoscope is not removed and the endoscope is not taken out. It is assumed that there is a washing machine 82 having a display unit for displaying.
Here, when the display of the name plate 34 of the worker is blue, the worker uses the washing machine 82 to process only when the display is blue, which is the same color as his display unit. It can be performed. At this time, since the display unit installed at the gate of the storage room 80 shows blue, it can be seen that the worker can enter the storage room 80.
On the other hand, when the display of the name plate 34 of the worker is red, the worker uses the cleaning machine 82 to perform processing only when the display is red, which is the same color as his display unit. It can be carried out. At this time, since the display unit installed at the gate of the storage room 80 shows blue, it can be seen that the operator cannot enter the storage room 80.

In FIG. 8, in order for a worker whose display is red to enter the storage room 80, the worker changes into a sterilized work clothes or performs a sterilization treatment such as hand washing. Need to do.
In a present Example, when an operator finishes a predetermined procedure in a sterilization room, the display of a display part shall be changed into blue.
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram for cleaning the worker.
An operator whose display on the display part 42 b of the name plate 34 turns red due to the use of the endoscope 32 enters the sterilization chamber 84. Here, when predetermined sterilization processing such as change of work clothes or hand washing is performed, the control unit 74 of the management server 64 turns the display of the display unit 42b blue according to the treatment information from the device in the sterilization chamber 84. A control signal is transmitted to the display unit 42b so as to be changed.

  In the present invention, it is possible to visually determine an operation error of the endoscope and the operator by displaying a color corresponding to the state on the display unit. For this reason, it is also possible to monitor whether or not there is a work mistake from a remote place by photographing the display unit with a photographing unit such as a monitoring camera. Further, if there is a work mistake, a warning may be given to the worker.

FIG. 10 shows a part of the system configuration of the present invention when a surveillance camera is used.
A plurality of surveillance cameras 86 are installed near the place where each display unit is installed in the hospital. The video captured by the monitoring camera 86 is transmitted to the management server 64, and an operator or the like can check whether the operator is performing appropriate processing according to the display on the display unit while viewing the video.
In addition, it is possible to reassure the patient by photographing the state in which the endoscope is cleaned in the cleaning room 78 and transported to the examination room 76 and replaying and displaying it on the patient receiving the examination.
Furthermore, the captured video may be recorded and stored in the image database 88.

The instruction information transmission unit 90 transmits the instruction information to the worker so that the endoscope performs the next process so that the display on the display unit matches in accordance with the instruction from the control unit 74 of the management server 64. To do. The instruction information includes, for example, guidance information to the next process according to the regulation information, warning information reporting prohibition of movement to other sections, a stop signal to each device used when performing treatment with an endoscope, and the like. .
The device used for the instruction information transmitting unit 90 is not particularly limited, and for example, a speaker for making announcements in the hall, a mobile phone carried by an operator, an electric bulletin board, and the like can be used. The instruction information transmission unit 90 is preferably installed in the vicinity of each display unit such as a gate, an endoscope server, and a washing machine, or in the vicinity of a photographing unit.

In the present embodiment, a clean level indicating a treatment state may be set for each endoscope, and the endoscope may be managed using this.
That is, in the above-described embodiment, there are only two types of endoscope states, red indicating used and blue indicating cleaned, but the state may be set more finely.
For example, the risk of infection via an endoscope is different between use for simple examination and use for surgery involving bleeding. The setting of the degree of cleanness based on the treatment content may be such that the degree of cleanliness is differentiated when the degree of risk of the adherent to the endoscope, that is, the infectious pathogen, increases due to such treatment content.
In addition, when the risk of deposits on the endoscope increases due to the patient's symptoms, the cleanliness may be set based on the patient.
By setting a plurality of colors according to the degree of cleanliness, finer management of the endoscope becomes possible.

  Further, in each of the embodiments described above, two or three or more colors are displayed on the display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the content displayed on the display unit is a color. For example, it may be a character or a pattern, or may be a combination of these.

Thus, according to the medical device management system of the present invention, the state of the medical device can be visually recognized. For this reason, it is possible to use, clean, and store the medical device according to a prescribed procedure, and to prevent the occurrence of work leakage due to human error and the movement error of the medical device. In addition, by grasping the state of the endoscope by the management server, it is possible to collectively manage the usage status and movement status of the medical device in the management server.
In particular, by presenting the matching / mismatching of display colors between related devices on the job, the effect of making the worker recognize the situation is greater than when simply displaying the status of a single device in color. As a result, the effect of preventing human error is increased.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, an endoscope has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and medical instruments that are used by being inserted into a human body such as a catheter and a laparoscope as well as an endoscope. If so, various devices can be managed by the medical device management system of the present invention.

In addition, the position detection method for an endoscope, a transport device, an operator, and the like in the present invention is not limited to the above-described method, and various known methods can be used.
For example, IC tag readers are not limited to the entrances and exits of each treatment room, but may be installed at predetermined intervals on each floor in each section, and the IC tag may be read by these to detect the position.
Alternatively, as a method using an RFID tag, the position of the endoscope can be calculated by installing an active IC tag in the endoscope and measuring the radio wave intensity of the active IC tag with a tag reader.

  Although the medical device management system of the present invention has been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the various embodiments described above, and various improvements and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Of course.

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10, 30, 60 Medical device management system 12, 32 Endoscope 14, 18, 22, 42, 68 Display unit 16, 36 Endoscope server 19, 23 Display control unit 20, 38, 82 Endoscope washing machine 34 Name plate 40, 64 Management server 44 IC tag 46, 66 IC tag reader 50, 72 History generation unit 52, 74 Control unit 62 Gate 76 Examination room 78 Cleaning room 80 Storage room 84 Sterilization room 86 Monitoring camera 88 Image database 90 Sending instruction information Part

Claims (9)

Having a display unit for switching between at least two types of display;
When a predetermined treatment is performed in the medical device server and the medical device cleaning device, a control signal is received from the medical device server or the medical device cleaning device, and the display on the display unit is changed based on the received control signal. An endoscope characterized in that A medical device management system that is cleaned and used repeatedly after each use.
A medical device, a medical device server, and a medical device cleaning device;
The medical device includes a first display unit that switches and displays at least two types of displays, and the medical device server that performs a treatment after a predetermined treatment is performed in the medical device server and the medical device cleaning apparatus Alternatively, a medical device management system that receives a control signal from the medical device cleaning apparatus and changes the display of the first display unit based on the received control signal. The medical device server has a second display unit that switches and displays at least two types of displays,
The medical device cleaning apparatus has a third display unit that switches and displays at least two types of displays,
The medical device server and the medical device cleaning apparatus change the display of the second display unit or the third display unit included in the medical device after performing the predetermined treatment on the medical device, and further change the display. Sending a control signal to the medical device to change the display of the first display unit to a display corresponding to the display;
The medical device management system according to claim 2, wherein the medical device changes the display of the first display unit based on the received control signal. A medical device management system that is cleaned and used repeatedly after each use.
A medical device, a medical device server, a medical device cleaning device, and a control server;
The medical device has a first display unit that switches and displays at least two types of displays,
The medical device server and the medical device cleaning device read medical device identification information, which is identification information of the medical device, after performing a predetermined treatment on the medical device, and the medical device identification Information, and treatment information that is information on treatment performed on the medical device,
The control server transmits a control signal to the medical device so as to change the display of the first display unit based on the received medical device identification information and the treatment information,
The medical device management system, wherein the medical device changes the display of the first display unit based on the received control signal. The medical device server has a second display unit that switches and displays at least two types of displays,
The medical device cleaning apparatus has a third display unit that switches and displays at least two types of displays,
The control server changes the display of the second display unit or the third display unit based on the medical device identification information and the treatment information received from the medical device server or the medical device cleaning apparatus. A control signal is transmitted to the medical device server or the medical device cleaning apparatus, and a control signal is transmitted to the medical device so as to change the display of the first display unit to a display corresponding to the display to be changed. ,
The medical device server and the medical device cleaning apparatus change the display of the second display unit or the third display unit that each has, based on the received control signal,
The medical device management system according to claim 4, wherein the medical device changes a display of the first display unit based on the received control signal. Furthermore, it has a fourth display unit that switches and displays at least two types of display, and has a plurality of identification information acquisition units installed at the entrance of the section,
The plurality of identification information acquisition units read the medical device identification information when the medical device passes through the doorway, and transmits the medical device identification information together with its own position information to the control server,
The control server creates history information of the medical device based on the medical device identification information received from the identification information acquisition unit and position information of the identification information acquisition unit, and based on the produced history information, A control signal is transmitted to the identification information acquisition unit so as to change the display of the fourth display unit, and further, the display of the first display unit is changed to a display corresponding to the display to be changed. Send control signals to medical devices,
The identification information acquisition unit changes the display of the fourth display unit based on the received control signal,
The medical device management system according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the medical device changes a display of the first display unit based on the received control signal. Furthermore, it has a fifth display unit for switching and displaying at least two types of display, and has a worker identification unit having worker identification information distributed to a worker who uses or transports the medical device,
The medical device server and the medical device cleaning apparatus read worker identification information included in the worker identification unit after performing a predetermined treatment on the medical device, and store the worker identification information in the control server. And transmitting treatment information that is information on the treatment performed on the medical device,
The control server transmits a control signal to the worker identification unit so as to change the display of the fifth display unit based on the received worker identification information and the treatment information,
The medical device management system according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the worker identification unit changes the display of the fifth display unit based on the received control signal. Furthermore, an imaging unit that is installed in the vicinity of each display unit and shoots each display unit;
An instruction information transmitter that is installed in the vicinity of each display unit and transmits instruction information related to the next process of the medical device;
The control unit compares the display information displayed on the first display unit of the medical device with the display information included in any one or more of the display units based on the captured image, and The medical device management system according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein a control signal is transmitted to the instruction information transmission unit so as to transmit the instruction information when they do not match. The control server is configured to set a cleanness level for a mobile device including the medical device or the medical device and a member that moves in association with the medical device based on the history information of the medical device. Part
The medical device management system according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the control unit controls the display unit in accordance with a degree of cleanness of the medical device or the mobile device set by the setting unit.

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