[Sahana_proj] Project Idea

[de Lanerolle, Trishan R.]

Hi Stephen,
Thanks,  I have cc'd the list as the information you have provided would
be useful for those considering taking on this project. 

I would suggest a standalone system running on the laptop with online
synchronization capability with a master copy running on a server
somewhere. That way if the user isn't connected he/she can still use the
system and not have to rely on having internet access, as the
information is only needed on site. At first glance this lends itself
towards using a stripped down version of Sahana. We should investigate
the options available here.   

The program should have reporting capabilities, which would collate the
information entered by the scene commander into a printable document or
spreadsheet upon request.

Trishan
   

-----Original Message-----
From: Bloom, Stephen A. (2009) 
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 5:16 PM
To: de Lanerolle, Trishan R.
Subject: RE: [Sahana_proj] Project Idea

Hi Trishan,

Right now the supervisor (who would be using the software) has a
toughbook laptop with a broadband access card.  I can get my hands on a
copy of the paperwork used in the near future.

As for the use of this software there are two main purposes:
1. Management on the scene:  once all the data is collected on the
patients, the exact number of ambulances needed is known and the
hospitals can be notified with the number of patients to expect. (This
is done via radio by the supervisor on scene)  Currently these figures
are calculated by hand on scene.

2. Documentation of the Incident:  After all patients have been
transported, the scene commander (supervisor) has to fill out lots of
documentation about the patients, their injuries and where they were
transported.  This software should help in organizing this information. 

If you have any further questions let me know.

Stephen

 
-----Original Message-----
From: sahana_proj-bounces at lists.trincoll.edu
[mailto:sahana_proj-bounces at lists.trincoll.edu] On Behalf Of de
Lanerolle, Trishan R.
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 4:31 PM
To: Trinity Sahana Project Internal Group Mailing list
Subject: RE: [Sahana_proj] Project Idea

Hi Stephen,
Yes, this looks like a very good project for a team to take on. I am
curious and I assume others would be too, what type of connectivity do
they have in the ambulances. Could you provide us with a sample of the
forms that are used by the first responders. What happens to the paper
based forms once they get filled out.  Will this data be feed into
another system or be stand alone? Is the information sent to some kind
of Incident Command Center or Dispatcher.
Trishan
    

Trishan de Lanerolle'04
Computer Science/Engineering
Technology Coordinator
Systems and Networking
LITC B35
Trinity College
(860) 297 5313



-----Original Message-----
From: sahana_proj-bounces at lists.trincoll.edu on behalf of Bloom, Stephen
A. (2009)
Sent: Tue 2/13/2007 2:08 PM
To: Trinity Sahana Project Internal Group Mailing list
Subject: [Sahana_proj] Project Idea
 
If anyone is looking for a project I have a client that wants software
developed.  If this is done well it could be used by many Emergency
Services.  The idea is to develop software that can be used at the scene
of a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) to keep track of patients.  Currently,
when there are multiple patients at a scene a clipboard and many pieces
of paper are used to triage patients.  The goal is to replace this
practice with toughbook computers and server side software.

Information from every patient needs to include: name, type of injury,
priority of condition, and hospital transported to.  This data can be
used for reporting and scene management.

I would be glad to help with this project as a client so let me know if
anyone wants to help develop it.  Let me know.  

Thanks.

Stephen


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