By SOLA OGUNDIPE

Dr. Jacob Awobusuyi, Senior Consultant Nephrologist, LASUTH; Ms. Nonny Ugboma, Executive Secretary, MTN Foundation; and Dr. Bolaji Adebiyi, Medical Director, Alimosho General Hospital, Igando

AN insight into what hospitals in Nigeria and the rest of the world could look like is to be presented at the Hospital Build 2011 expose in Nuremberg, as Siemens presents its concepts and innovations for safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly hospital operations under the motto “Increase safety, maximise efficiency.”

In the quest for increased patient comfort, Siemens, with its HiMed Multimedia Entertainment terminal, practically brings the future into the hospital rooms of today.

The user-friendly multimedia terminal with touch-panel operation is attached to the hospital bed and lets the patient control the room environment (lights, blinds, windows,temperature), communicate by phone and e-mail, and use several entertainment options such as the TV and Internet. In addition, the patient has interactive access to hospital information and to virtual consultations. The terminal also offers benefits to doctors and nursing staff.

With their ID, they can access patient records right from the patient’s bedside. This ensures that all the required information is available anytime and anywhere.

Further, a statement from the company notes that at the event, a mobile laboratory will demonstrate that Siemens’ integrated laboratorysolution sets new standards in the industry. Equipped with all necessary disciplines, the fully functional room, in addition to an HVAC control system tailored to laboratory requirements, environmental monitoring and airlock control, the mobile laboratory also includes integrated systems for personnel and fire safety, security, explosion prevention, and a sophisticated alarm system.