Development of an Integrated Smart Glass Solution for Real-Time EHR Access in Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare providers face frequent issues with misplaced or inaccessible medical records, especially in environments lacking sufficient computer stations. Nurses and clinicians spend approximately 25% of their time on documentation, which impacts patient care efficiency. There is a pressing need for a contactless, rapid, and accurate method to access electronic health records supporting real-time decision-making and reducing documentation burdens.

A mid-sized healthcare organization aiming to enhance clinical workflows and patient safety through innovative technology integration.

• Implement a system enabling clinicians to access patient data swiftly and securely via wearable devices.
• Integrate the solution seamlessly with existing electronic health record (EHR) systems using standardized protocols.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare data security and privacy regulations, notably HIPAA.
• Introduce features such as real-time patient information retrieval, medication verification, telecommunication capabilities, and barcode scanning for medication accuracy.
• Reduce time spent on documentation and improve data accuracy in clinical workflows.

• Display all relevant patient data such as personal details, bed location, diagnostic results, and prescribed medications by pulling data directly from the EHR system.
• Secure login via authorized credentials, leveraging standards like SMART on FHIR for authorization.
• Barcode or QR code scanning via integrated camera to authenticate medications and patient identification.
• Support for teleconsultation functionality, allowing clinicians to communicate with other healthcare providers in real-time, including video and image sharing.
• Ensuring the device and data transfer are compliant with healthcare data privacy (HIPAA), with encryption, audit trails, and access controls.
• Utilize voice commands, wristband sensors, or other wearables for hands-free control to improve operational efficiency.

• Electronic health record (EHR) systems via FHIR APIs
• Hospital information systems supporting patient data retrieval
• Barcode/QR code scanning hardware integration
• Telemedicine platform interfaces for live communication
• User authentication systems for clinician login

• System should support at least 100 concurrent clinician users without performance degradation.
• Real-time data update latency should be under 2 seconds.
• Data security standards must comply with HIPAA regulations, including end-to-end encryption.
• High system availability with 99.9% uptime to ensure continuous access in critical scenarios.
• User-friendly interface optimized for quick information retrieval and minimal training requirements.

The implementation of this integrated wearable-based EHR access solution is expected to significantly reduce documentation time by enabling rapid, contactless data retrieval. This efficiency gain can decrease clinician data handling time by up to 25%, enhance accuracy in medication administration through barcode verification, and improve patient safety. Additionally, teleconsultation features will facilitate faster clinical decision-making, leading to better patient outcomes and increased staff productivity.