Clip-'n-Roll
Easy clip-on system to attach iv poles to hospital beds
Clip-‘n-Roll is a solution designed to secure IV poles directly to hospital beds during patient transfers. By eliminating the need for manual IV bag handling, the attachment improves hospital workflow efficiency, reduces staff workload, and ensures easy detachment, while offering universal compatibility with different bed models and IV pole sizes.
Course
Cocreation
Tools
Siemens NX Affinity
Project Type
Academic group project
Date
october 2024 - present
CONTEXT
Transferring IV bags from pole to bed during patient movement is inefficient and disrupts workflows.
Current Challenge:
Nurses and transport staff must manually detach and reattach IV bags, which is time-consuming and causes discomfort.
Project Goal:
Collaborate with AZ Groeninge Hospital to codesign an add-on that secures IV poles directly to hospital beds.
Eliminate the need for transferring IV bags between poles and beds.
Prototypes were developed and tested during a design sprint week, with close collaboration with medical professionals to ensure usability and practicality.
PROBLEM
The current method of moving IV poles is inefficient and creates several challenges:
Inefficiency:
Frequent manual handling of IV bags slows down patient transfers.
Impact on Hospital Staff:
Increases workload and raises safety concerns.
Existing Solutions:
Lack universal compatibility or require costly modifications.
The goal was to design an intuitive, low-cost attachment that keeps IV poles stable during transport, without disrupting existing hospital workflows.
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
The project followed a co-creation approach, focusing on collaboration and user feedback throughout the design process.
Initial Phase:
Problem analysis and discussions with hospital staff.
Two co-design sessions with nurses and transport staff to gather insights on existing challenges.
Team Composition:
Two Industrial Design students and three Textile Engineering students, with English as the shared language.
Smooth collaboration despite diverse academic backgrounds, with each member contributing expertise.
Prototyping & Testing:
Explored attachment mechanisms through brainstorming and rapid prototyping.
Various materials and production techniques tested, including 3D printing, metalworking, and woodcraft.
Initial prototypes were quickly created to validate concepts before refining the designs.
OUTCOME
The final prototypes were showcased at a public fair, receiving positive feedback from hospital staff.
Improved Efficiency:
The hook design enabled quick and secure attachment, reducing workload and improving transfer speed.
Eliminated the need to rehang IV bags, making patient transfers faster and more streamlined.
Further Refinements:
While the prototypes were successful, refinements are planned to improve compatibility and durability.
The project continues into the second semester, with further developments underway.
Final results – coming soon!
