Digital Transformation in Emergency Medicine at Schwarzwald-Baar Hospital

This document is a technical report detailing the digital transformation of the emergency room at Schwarzwald-Baar Hospital (SBK) in Germany. It outlines the implementation of the ORBIS Emergency Department Cockpit (OECD), which facilitates seamless data flow across the hospital campus, including direct ambulance-to-cockpit information transfer. The report describes how the digitalization process began with the ORBIS Manchester Triage System in 2012 and evolved to include various digital solutions aimed at improving patient care and operational efficiency. Key features of the OECD include real-time patient monitoring, direct data transfer from ambulances, and enhanced documentation processes. The report also highlights the integration of patient data into the electronic medical record (EMR) system, which improves patient safety and workflow efficiency. Additionally, it discusses the challenges faced in the Resus room and the ongoing efforts to streamline documentation through digital solutions. Overall, the report emphasizes the hospital's commitment to a fully integrated digital approach in emergency medicine.