Opensurg Inc., and Osf Healthcare Collaborate to Revolutionize Operating Room Efficiency ...

Two surgical nurses in Peoria, Ill., came up with the idea for an app that would help them manage medical devices during surgeryand now OSF HealthCare, one of the most innovative health care systems in the US, has signed on.

The app, called DeviceWise, is being developed by OpenSurg, which says it has already achieved savings of $1.9 million at OSF HealthCare's Saint Francis Medical Center over the past three years, reports the Peoria Journal Star.

The app, which was originally called the Device Table, keeps a database of implanted medical devices, including those used for outpatient procedures, and provides real-time information on how to manage them safely.

"This technology has demonstrated its efficacy in real-world surgical environments, garnered positive feedback from medical professionals, enhanced patient outcomes, and achieved significant savings, including $1.9 million in reduced surgery cancellations and delays at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center alone," says Jim Weldy, CEO of OpenSurg.

"We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with OSF HealthCare," he adds.

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