Healthcare Leaders Uniting for Better Patient Outcomes

The Virgen del Rocío Hospital in Seville has become the first in Spain to utilize artificial human skin for advanced wound recovery in severe burn cases. This pioneering treatment, approved by the Spanish Medicines Agency in June, represents a significant breakthrough in burn care, offering faster and more effective healing for patients with extensive injuries.  Fran Fernández, a patient who suffered burns over 75% of his body following an explosion in Algeciras in 2017, is a testament to the success of this innovative therapy. Initially given just 48 hours to live, Fernández has since made a remarkable recovery thanks to more than a dozen surgeries and multiple grafts using both his own skin and the newly developed artificial skin.  The therapy, officially termed “human skin obtained by tissue engineering,” is now being applied at the Major Burn Unit of Virgen del Rocío Hospital. According to Dr. David Rodríguez, a surgeon at the hospital, the use of artificial skin significa...

Sneak Peek Real-Time Location System (RTLS) technology has emerged as a game-changer in the healthcare industry, offering unprecedented visibility and tracking capabilities. By leveraging RTLS, healthcare institutions can streamline operations, enhance patient safety, optimize resource utilization and improve overall efficiency. Let’s take a sneak peek into the various applications and benefits of RTLS in healthcare. Asset Tracking and Management One of the primary applications of RTLS in healthcare is asset tracking and management. Medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, infusion pumps and specialized devices, is essential for patient care but often prone to misplacement or theft. RTLS enables real-time tracking and monitoring of assets, allowing healthcare providers to locate equipment quickly, reduce downtime and optimize asset utilization. By eliminating the time wasted searching for equipment, staff can focus more on patient care, improving outcomes. Patient Flow Optimization RTLS...