THE HASHEMITE UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Department

SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT-(I)

Developing a Patient Discharge System to Improve

Discharge Process and Patient Outcomes
STUDENTS

Mohammad Naji 1837481

Eyad Eid 1835617
Aseed Al-Hawamleh 1934926
Mohammad El-Shebli 1438715

Senior Design Project Advisor

SDP Advisor Name

DEPARTMENT OF ------ENGINEERING

Academic Year
2022 - 2023
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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ABSTRACT
The patient discharge process is a critical phase of the patient's care journey, as
it marks the transition from hospital to home. However, the discharge process
can be complex and challenging, leading to poor patient outcomes, including
readmissions, adverse events, and increased healthcare costs. Therefore, there
is a need to develop a patient discharge system that can improve the discharge
process and patient outcomes.

This project proposes to develop a patient discharge system that standardizes

the discharge process, improves communication between healthcare providers
and patients, and reduces the risk of adverse events and readmissions. The
project will use a mixed-methods approach to develop and evaluate the patient
discharge system, including a review of the literature, stakeholder interviews,
and a pilot implementation. The evaluation will assess the effectiveness of the
patient discharge system in improving patient outcomes, including reducing
readmissions and adverse events, as well as identifying barriers and facilitators
to the adoption and implementation of the patient discharge system.

The expected outcomes of this project are the development of a patient

discharge system that improves the discharge process and patient outcomes, as
well as identifying the factors that influence the implementation and adoption
of the patient discharge system. This project has the potential to reduce
healthcare costs, improve patient outcomes, and enhance healthcare efficiency
by standardizing and streamlining the discharge process.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF FIGURES........................................................................................iii
LIST OF TABLES..........................................................................................iv
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..............................................................................v
1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION...........................................................1
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................1
1.2 Problem Statement .........................................................................1
1.3 Objectives ......................................................................................2
1.4 Methodology .................................................................................3
1.5 Expected Results ...........................................................................3
1.6 Conclusion .....................................................................................4
2 CHAPTER 2: Background Literature and Market...............................5
2.1 Relevant Literature Research..........................................................5
2.2 Target Market and their Needs.......................................................5
2.3 Potential Ethical and/or Environmental Issues................................5
3 CHAPTER 3: Preliminary Design..........................................................3
3.1 Design Specifications.....................................................................3
3.2 Design Process...............................................................................3
3.3 Legal Aspects.................................................................................3
3.4 Design Constraints..........................................................................3
3.5 Design Standards............................................................................3
3.6 Design Alternatives........................................................................3
3.7 Safety Consideration......................................................................3
4 CHAPTER 4: Economical, ETHIC, AND CONTERMPORARY
ISSUES............................................................................................................5
4.1 Preliminary Cost Estimation and Justification................................5
4.2 Relevant Codes of Ethics and Moral Frameworks..........................5
4.3 Ethical Dilemmas and Justification of Proposed Solution..............5
4.4 Relevant Environmental Considerations.........................................5
4.5 Relevance to UAE and Region (Social, Cultural, and Political).....5
4.6 Other Issues and Constraints...........................................................5
5 CHAPTER 5: PROJECT MANAGEMENT..........................................6
5.1 Schedule and Time Management....................................................6
5.2 Resource and Cost Management.....................................................6
5.3 Quality Management......................................................................6
5.4 Risk Management...........................................................................6
5.5 Project Procurement.......................................................................6

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 5.6 Lessons Learned.............................................................................6
6 CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSION and Plan for Senior Design PRoject-II
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6.1 Restatement of Purpose of Report and Objective...........................7
6.2 Restatement of Proposed Deliverables...........................................7
6.3 Summary of Final Design Solution.................................................7
REFERENCES...............................................................................................8
APPENDICES................................................................................................9
Appendix A:...............................................................................................9
Appendix B:...............................................................................................9
Appendix C:...............................................................................................9
Appendix D:...............................................................................................9

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Number Page
1. Mercury..............................................................................................12
2. Venus.................................................................................................13
3. Earth...................................................................................................14
4. Mars...................................................................................................16
5. The Asteroid Belt...............................................................................17
6. Land Forms........................................................................................18
7. Site Topography.................................................................................21
8. Views.................................................................................................24
9. Functional Relationships....................................................................28
10. Spatial Magnitudes.............................................................................36

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 LIST OF TABLES

Number Page
1. Flow Chart..........................................................................................12
2. Venus.................................................................................................13
3. Earth...................................................................................................14
4. Mars...................................................................................................16
5. The Asteroid Belt...............................................................................17
6. Land Forms........................................................................................18
7. Site Topography.................................................................................21
8. Views.................................................................................................24
9. Functional Relationships....................................................................28
10. Spatial Magnitudes.............................................................................36

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

(Purpose of the project, project time period, development process, short

description of the final deliverables, acknowledgement; and a list of
keywords).

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 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction:

The discharge process is a critical phase in

the patient's care journey, as it marks the

transition from hospital to home. However,

the discharge process is often plagued with

challenges, such as incomplete discharge

instructions, medication errors, and lack of

communication between

healthcare providers and patients. These

challenges can lead to poor patient

outcomes, including readmissions, adverse

events, and increased healthcare costs.

Therefore, there is a need to

develop a patient discharge system that can

improve the discharge process and patient

outcomes.

1.2 Problem Statement:

The current discharge process is often slow

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and inefficient, leading to increased patient

discharge time and readmissions. Multiple

factors contribute to this problem, including

administrative tasks, communication

barriers, and inadequate patient education.

There is a need to develop a system that

addresses these challenges and streamlines

the discharge process to reduce patient

discharge time.

1.3 Objectives:

The objectives of this project are:

To develop a patient discharge system that

standardizes the discharge process and

improves communication between healthcare

providers and patients.

To evaluate the effectiveness of the patient

discharge system in improving patient

outcomes,

including reducing readmissions and adverse

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events.

To identify barriers and facilitators to the

adoption and implementation of the patient

discharge system.

1.4Methodology:

This project will use a mixed-methods

approach to develop and evaluate the patient

discharge system. The first phase will

involve a review of the literature to identify

best practices in patient discharge and

inform the development of the patient.

1.5 Expected Results:

The expected results of this project are:

Identification of the factors that contribute

to increased patient discharge time.

Development and implementation of a process

improvement plan that streamlines the

discharge process and reduces patient

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discharge time.

Reduction in patient discharge time and

improvement in patient outcomes, including

reduced

readmissions and increased patient

satisfaction.

1.6 Conclusion:

Reducing patient discharge time is critical

to improving patient outcomes and reducing

healthcare costs. This project aims to

develop a process improvement plan that

streamlines the discharge process and

reduces patient discharge time, leading to

improved patient outcomes and increased

healthcare efficiency.

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2 CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND LITERATURE AND
MARKET

2.1 Relevant Literature Research

2.2 Target Market and their Needs

2.3 Potential Ethical and/or Environmental

Issues

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 3 CHAPTER 3:PRELIMINARY DESIGN

3.1 Design Specifications

3.2 Design Process

3.3 Legal Aspects

3.4 Design Constraints

3.5 Design Standards

3.6 Design Alternatives

3.7 Safety Consideration

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 4 CHAPTER 4:ECONOMICAL, ETHIC, AND
CONTERMPORARY ISSUES

4.1 Preliminary Cost Estimation and

Justification

4.2 Relevant Codes of Ethics and Moral

Frameworks

4.3 Ethical Dilemmas and Justification of

Proposed Solution

4.4 Relevant Environmental Considerations

4.5 Relevance to UAE and Region (Social,

Cultural, and Political)

4.6 Other Issues and Constraints

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 5 CHAPTER 5: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

5.1 Schedule and Time Management

5.2 Resource and Cost Management

5.3 Quality Management

5.4 Risk Management

5.5 Project Procurement

5.6 Lessons Learned

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 6 CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSION AND PLAN FOR
SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT-II

6.1 Restatement of Purpose of Report and

Objective

6.2 Restatement of Proposed Deliverables

6.3 Summary of Final Design Solution

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REFERENCES

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