Regional Medical DX: Harima-Himeji General Medical Center Adopts Safie Wearable Cameras for Real-Time Video Sharing from Doctor Cars and Helicopters
Hyogo Prefectural Harima-Himeji General Medical Center has introduced Safie's wearable cloud camera 'Safie Pocket2 Plus' for its pre-hospital emergency medical services. By sharing live video from doctor cars and helicopters to the hospital, the system eliminates the 3-4 minute communication time lag caused by traditional phone calls, allowing the hospital team to prepare for patient arrival proactively.
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Safie Inc., the market leader in cloud recording services, announced that Hyogo Prefectural Harima-Himeji General Medical Center has implemented the wearable cloud camera 'Safie Pocket2 Plus' for emergency medical and pre-hospital activities in its doctor cars and helicopters.
### Overview and Benefits
The Harima-Himeji General Medical Center is the only tertiary emergency center serving the Harima-Himeji medical area (approx. 800,000 population). In emergency care, pre-hospital diagnosis and treatment are critical for survival rates and QOL. Previously, medical staff relied on phone calls to relay information, resulting in a 3-4 minute time lag and difficulties in conveying visual details.
With Safie Pocket2 Plus, medical staff can now transmit 'exactly what they see' in real-time. Crucial information such as seizure movements, patient complexion, and the atmosphere of the scene is shared instantly, enabling the hospital team to prepare medical equipment and medication before the patient arrives.
### Key Highlights of the Implementation:
- **Real-time Video Sharing:** Replaced traditional 3-4 minute phone calls with high-resolution video, allowing the hospital team to start preparations earlier.
- **Human Resource Development:** Recorded footage is used for staff education and case reviews, helping train personnel with limited pre-hospital experience.
- **Strict Privacy Management:** Download rights are restricted to two individuals, and viewing is generally limited to monitors in the primary care room. Cloud data is automatically deleted after a set period.
### Background of the Decision
Under the national 'Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management 2025,' the Japanese government identifies medical DX as a strategic pillar. Harima-Himeji General Medical Center, handling severe cases, requires rapid coordination. After a three-year verification period starting in 2022, the center selected Safie's solution based on its direct benefit to patient lives.
### Overview and Benefits
The Harima-Himeji General Medical Center is the only tertiary emergency center serving the Harima-Himeji medical area (approx. 800,000 population). In emergency care, pre-hospital diagnosis and treatment are critical for survival rates and QOL. Previously, medical staff relied on phone calls to relay information, resulting in a 3-4 minute time lag and difficulties in conveying visual details.
With Safie Pocket2 Plus, medical staff can now transmit 'exactly what they see' in real-time. Crucial information such as seizure movements, patient complexion, and the atmosphere of the scene is shared instantly, enabling the hospital team to prepare medical equipment and medication before the patient arrives.
### Key Highlights of the Implementation:
- **Real-time Video Sharing:** Replaced traditional 3-4 minute phone calls with high-resolution video, allowing the hospital team to start preparations earlier.
- **Human Resource Development:** Recorded footage is used for staff education and case reviews, helping train personnel with limited pre-hospital experience.
- **Strict Privacy Management:** Download rights are restricted to two individuals, and viewing is generally limited to monitors in the primary care room. Cloud data is automatically deleted after a set period.
### Background of the Decision
Under the national 'Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management 2025,' the Japanese government identifies medical DX as a strategic pillar. Harima-Himeji General Medical Center, handling severe cases, requires rapid coordination. After a three-year verification period starting in 2022, the center selected Safie's solution based on its direct benefit to patient lives.
FAQ
What is the significance of the implementation in the Harima-Himeji area?
As the only emergency center serving 800,000 people, instant video sharing is essential for rapid and wide-area response.
Is communication stable during helicopter flights?
After three years of verification, it was confirmed to be practical even in mountainous areas and islands before official implementation.
Which medical professionals use the device?
Doctors and nurses on board the doctor cars and helicopters wear it to coordinate with the ER team at the hospital.