Implementation of ChekOne Task Verification Software
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2017-08-18
Authors
Kumah, Akwasi
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The internship was performed at IWK Health Centre from May 10th, 2017 to September 8th
2017. The objective of the internship was to implement the ChekOne task verification software to
track and monitor the daily work routines of the housekeepers at the IWK.
This report provides a bird’s eye view of the overall implementation of the project and talks
about some of the challenges that were faced.
The ChekOne uses a hierarchy of barcodes defined for: housekeepers > building > specific
locations in the building> tasks> duration of tasks. These barcodes are scanned using a handheld
device that functions like a cellphone. This device synchronizes the captured scans in real-time
into a database system that I am able to access. From this information, I am able to monitor and
develop reports of the tasks being performed by the housekeepers. The ChekOne software was
used to track and monitor daily tasks, routines and responsibilities that housekeeping staff carry
out.
I was mainly responsible for the roll out of the task verification software (ChekOne) at the
IWK Health Center. I worked with the Housekeeping Department to teach and familiarize the staff
with the software and handheld device. I also worked with the IT Department to assist and solve
any problems that occurred. Lastly, I analyzed and developed current work routines to aid in
workload and workflow for the housekeepers.
Throughout this internship I was able to utilize the knowledge and skills that I
acquired from different modules of the health informatics program. For example, from using
knowledge acquired from the Business Process Model notation, I was able to track the workflow
of the housekeepers in their daily task routines.
This report also describes the challenges I encountered during the course of the project,
and how these challenges were addressed. Finally, several recommendations are made for the
future sustainability of this technology at the Health Centre.
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summer internship - 2017
Keywords
task verification software, tracking work routines, monitor work routines, hierarchy of barcodes