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Scarborough Hospital introduces robot-assisted triage system
NHS staff at Scarborough Hospital’s Emergency Department have recently welcomed a new ‘colleague’ – a research robot called DAISY. DAISY, which stands for Diagnostic
Artificial Intelligence System, is a pilot prototype humanoid device, designed to assist with the initial clinical triage assessments when patients attend the Emergency Department. The aim is to explore whether DAISY’s advanced digital technology can enhance these processes. The system provides instructions to patients on how to use medical equipment to measure their own vital signs. DAISY asks patients a series of health-related questions, gathering important data such as symptoms, body temperature, and pulse rate. This is then analysed and compiled into a clinical report, to support staff in their patient assessment. York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust emphasises that DAISY does not replace any routine care, and that the current research pilot is designed to simply assess DAISY’s functionality and compare its assessment to that of a clinician. The project is being led by
Dr Ol’Tunde Ashaolu, Emergency Medicine Consultant at the Trust, alongside Professor Radu Calinescu from the University of York’s Department of Computer Science
integration of this technology. Dr Ashaolu explained: “This
device represents an important first step towards the development of a solution for automating key stages of the emergency department triage process, potentially reducing waiting times and clinical workload.” Developed jointly by the Trust
and Institute for Safe Autonomy. The pilot is being supported by the Trust’s Research and Innovation Team. The team will investigate the social, legal, ethical, ‘empathetic’,
and cultural concerns surrounding the use of AI and social robotics in healthcare, while working closely with clinicians and patients to address the challenges associated with the
and the University of York, the six- month research pilot has been made possible thanks to a charitable legacy left to the Trust by Elsie May Sykes. Pictured are Dr Ashaolu, DAISY,
Research practitioner, Anna Waine, and Research nurse, Laura Barman.
Mixer’s design reduces risk of bacterial growth
Delabie says its recently introduced Biosafe 2664T1 sequential mixer ‘combines hygiene and safety, reduces bacterial proliferation, prevents scalding risk, and allows thermal shock without shutting off the cold water’, while a sequential cartridge makes it simple to operate. Delabie says the mixer ‘reduces bacterial development drastically’. Thanks to its swivelling spout and tube with a smooth interior, ‘there are no niches where biofilm can develop’.
It said: “Its low water volume limits water stagnation, and reduces the risk of bacterial development. Thanks to sequential technology, hygiene is controlled perfectly, with no cross- flow between the hot and cold water, and no non-return valves.” Designed for healthcare facilities,
the 2664T1 has anti-scalding features that limit the hot water temperature. The sequential control opens with cold water before delivering warm water. Delabie added: “Alongside ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety, the 2664T1 sequential mixer provides comfort for washing
hands. It is easy to turn on using the Hygiene lever without the need for manual contact, thanks to the sequential technology. The ergonomic control lever is easy for anyone – including elderly and disabled people – to operate. With a drop height of 160 mm, the 2664T1 mixer is ideal for efficient hand and/or forearm washing before treatment, even when a Biofil POU filter is installed.”
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