Project Overview:

This project will allow students to contribute to the development and adoption of a SaaS platform designed to integrate Point Of Care Testing management/data collection in community settings. The platform aims to centralize patient results, streamline workflows for healthcare professionals, and support public health initiatives through AI-driven data insights.

Students will explore the impact of the platform on healthcare providers, patients, and policymakers by conducting research, analyzing data, and providing recommendations to enhance adoption and effectiveness.

Project Goals:

1. Assess Market Fit & Adoption Rates:

• Conduct research on the adoption of Point Of Care Testing management/data collection in community care settings.

• Identify barriers and opportunities for pharmacists, nurse practitioners and community care health care providers.

• Quantify adoption trends and evaluate how to accelerate platform adoption.

2. Public Health Impact Analysis:

• Evaluate how centralized patient data can improve public health decision-making.

• Analyze policy frameworks related to point-of-care testing in Canada.

• Propose data models that could help predict health trends (e.g., diabetes rates).

3. Healthcare Workflow & Financial Benefits Assessment:

• Identify how the platform improves efficiency and reduces paper-based workflows.

• Conduct a cost-benefit analysis, estimating revenue/time savings for clinics.

• Compare the platform’s impact on patient care vs. traditional methods.

4. Policy & Regulatory Review:

• Research and summarize key regulations affecting point-of-care testing.

• Provide recommendations to align the platform with nursing and pharmacy mandates.

Deliverables:

• A market research report on problem/solution fit and adoption trends and barriers.

• A policy review with recommendations for regulatory alignment.

• A public health impact report with data-backed insights.

• A financial analysis outlining cost and time savings for primary care providers.