Learn more about MAPP®, our solutions, and how BIQ Health Solutions supports the digital transformation of healthcare organisations.
What is BIQ Health Solutions?
BIQ Health Solutions is a Portuguese company specializing in the development and implementation of technological solutions for the healthcare sector. Its solutions support hospitals and other healthcare organizations in improving patient safety, process traceability, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.
What type of solutions does BIQ Health Solutions develop?
BIQHS develops digital solutions for different hospital processes, including medication administration, blood transfusion, laboratory sample collection, nursing records, hospital logistics, sterilization, nutrition, human milk management, and consignment stock management. Many of these solutions are integrated into the MAPP® platform.
Can BIQHS support healthcare organizations in certification and digital transformation?
Yes. BIQHS provides specialized support to healthcare organizations seeking to improve their digital transformation processes and prepare for healthcare maturity models and certification frameworks, including initiatives related to HIMSS.
Can BIQHS solutions be adapted to the specific needs of each organization?
Yes. BIQHS projects are adapted to different hospitals, existing systems, and operational workflows. Organizations can implement individual modules or broader integrated solutions, depending on their specific requirements and existing technological environment.
Does BIQ Health Solutions operate only in Portugal?
No. BIQHS operates in international markets and has implemented projects outside Portugal. Internationalization is an important part of the company’s activity, with BIQHS technologies being used in different healthcare organizations and integrated with a variety of systems and technology providers.
What is the MAPP® platform?
MAPP® — Mobile App Platform — is a mobile platform that brings together several BIQHS solutions in a single handheld device. It enables healthcare professionals to perform and record different activities at the point of care, using technologies such as barcode scanning to improve safety and traceability.
What are the main benefits of MAPP®?
MAPP® enables healthcare professionals to use a single device for multiple tasks, reduce duplicate and paper-based records, improve traceability, streamline nursing activities, and increase safety through barcode-based identification and validation. Its mobility also allows more activities to be carried out directly at the patient’s bedside.
Can MAPP® be integrated with the hospital’s existing systems?
Yes. MAPP® was developed to work in an integrated way with the technological ecosystem of healthcare organisations. This integration allows information to flow between the platform and existing systems, reducing duplicate records and making processes more efficient.
Can BIQHS solutions integrate with existing hospital information systems?
Yes. Systems integration is a key component of the BIQHS approach. BIQHS solutions can communicate with different hospital systems and technology providers, helping create integrated information flows and closed-loop processes across multiple departments.
Is it necessary to implement all the solutions?
No. Each organisation can implement only the solutions that are best suited to its needs and priorities. It is possible to start with a specific process or department and subsequently expand their use to other areas.
How do BIQHS solutions contribute to patient safety?
BIQHS solutions use mechanisms such as positive patient identification, barcode scanning, bedside validation, real-time traceability, and alerts at critical stages. The aim is to help detect potential errors before they affect the patient and to provide greater control throughout clinical processes.
Is it necessary to replace the systems already used by the hospital?
Not necessarily. BIQ Health Solutions can complement existing systems, making it possible to take advantage of the current technological infrastructure and improve communication between different platforms and processes.
Are the solutions aligned with international standards?
Yes. BIQ Health Solutions’ solutions and processes are developed with relevant standards, best practices and frameworks for the healthcare sector in mind, contributing to high levels of quality, safety and interoperability.
Does BIQHS provide equipment in addition to software?
Yes. BIQHS offers a wide range of equipment for healthcare environments, including handheld terminals, barcode scanners, thermal printers, automated medication dispensing systems, pharmacy refrigerators, hospital carts, storage solutions, and patient identification systems.
What are automated medication dispensing systems?
Automated medication dispensing systems are devices that allow medicines to be stored and dispensed in a controlled way, according to predefined user access levels. They can integrate with prescription and stock management systems and record information such as who accessed a medication, when it was removed, for which patient, and in what quantity.
Does BIQHS provide consulting services?
Yes. BIQHS provides consulting services in areas such as process improvement, management systems, clinical and surgical auditing, risk management, and hospital engineering. Its approach is tailored to the specific reality of each organization, with a focus on improving quality, safety, and efficiency.
How is information security ensured in BIQHS solutions?
BIQHS follows recognized information security and compliance standards and applies security measures designed to protect systems and data. These include internationally recognized certifications and frameworks, as well as regular security testing and penetration testing carried out by independent entities.