Hive you seen my car?
Project description
Hive is an advanced management system for medical equipment and tools at Erasmus MC. It uses technology to monitor the use, location, and availability of equipment and supplies. All devices and tools are tagged with unique identifiers, such as barcodes or RFID tags, which Hive registers. This allows for real-time tracking of the location and status of each item.
Healthcare providers can reserve or directly access equipment through the Hive system, which records who has taken the item and to which department it is assigned. The system also tracks how often and for how long each piece of equipment is used, which helps in scheduling maintenance or replacement, ensuring functionality and safety.
During this project, we worked together in a group of four. Each team member brought their own strengths into the collaboration. Within our group, we had a researcher, an organizer, a method-focused thinker, and a visualiser, which was my role.
We learned a lot from each other throughout the process. Although everyone had their own preferred skill set, we realized that these strengths were often driven by personal interest. This also meant that we had to step outside of our comfort zones and develop an appreciation for the other roles, allowing us to grow more well-rounded as designers.
Throughout the bachelor, we worked with eight key competencies that played an important role in every project: research, collaboration, professional development, structuring the design process, visualisation and execution, testing and processing results, idea generation, and empathy.
I conducted market research and examined the return process of Ziggo. I documented the process in this visualization.
As a group, we gathered detailed information from the facilities department of Erasmus MC. We used this data to create a comprehensive visualization that illustrates key aspects of their operations.
After use, the equipment is returned to a central location or the original department, with Hive logging the return so that the item becomes available for other users. Additionally, Hive generates reports on equipment usage, aiding in the optimization of resources and identifying frequently or rarely used items.
Overall, Hive enables healthcare providers to work more efficiently by providing quick access to necessary tools and equipment, while the facilities management team can accurately monitor and manage the inventory.
