If you are a software provider dealing with rigid healthcare workflows — this project developed a platform-independent planning solution that allows for quick, data-driven redesign of care pathways. This enables your clients to adapt service delivery to shocks and structural changes rapidly.
Digital Planning Tool for Rapid Health System Response During Crises
Imagine a GPS for hospitals that can instantly reroute patients and staff when a disaster hits. Instead of relying on old paper plans, this tool uses real-time data to map out the fastest way to provide care. It helps different clinics and hospitals work together like a single, flexible machine during emergencies.
What needed solving
Current health crisis plans are too static and slow to adapt to unforeseen disasters. There is a lack of lean, digital tools that allow health managers to quickly redesign care pathways without massive manual effort.
What was built
A platform-independent digital tool for data-driven planning of care pathways. It includes modules for forecasting outcomes, matching skills to tasks, and modelling crisis-specific service delivery.
Who needs this
Who can put this to work
If you are a regional authority dealing with unpredictable pandemics or natural disasters — this project developed a socio-technical system that matches skills to tasks in times of crisis. It helps you forecast outcomes of different care configurations to maintain service quality.
If you are a consultancy dealing with inefficient disaster response plans — this project developed a lean tool for evidence-based modelling of crisis pathways. This allows you to provide clients with cost-effective (re-)design of care journeys across different health sectors.
Quick answers
What is the cost or pricing model for this solution?
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the project focuses on creating a cost-effective (re-)design of pathways and evaluating overall cost-effectiveness during procurement.
Can this be scaled to an industrial level?
Yes, the project involves a Buyers Group from 5 countries (Italy, Portugal, Spain, Greece, and the UK) specifically to create economies of scale and early adoption cases.
Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?
Based on available project data, the project uses a procurement-based model (HORIZON-PCP) where suppliers are evaluated through prototype development and testing, but specific licensing terms are not listed.
How does this integrate with existing IT systems?
The solution is designed to be platform-independent and informs medium-term investment planning to adapt existing IT infrastructures.
What is the timeline for deployment?
The project period runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-02-28, with a phased procurement process including prototype development and testing.
Who built it
The consortium is heavily weighted toward the demand side, featuring 9 partners across 7 countries. With only 11% industry representation (1 company) and 7 'Other' entities (primarily procurers/authorities), the group is structured as a buying club to guarantee market pull and early adoption rather than a traditional research-led group.
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