Embolism Prevention in Chest Surgeries Initiative
Healthcare
Background
FOH Future Of Health is a dynamic collective of senior leaders from top health organizations worldwide. Harnessing the shared vision and collective expertise of its members, FOH aims to influence, transform, and shape the future of health.
Challenge
Prevention of embolism to the brain during chest surgeries is a crucial challenge addressed by FOH Future Of Health. This issue targets healthcare professionals and organizations involved in surgical procedures, as embolisms can lead to significant complications, including stroke, which severely affects patient outcomes. Prioritizing this challenge is essential to improving surgical safety and enhancing patient care worldwide. By focusing on innovative solutions and collaboration among global health leaders, FOH aims to reduce the incidence of these life-threatening events and transform surgical standards in the health sector.
Required Expertise
Data Science, Product Design, Robotics
What's in it for you?
In the ideal future following the implementation of our solution, the success of the Embolism Prevention in Chest Surgeries Initiative by FOH Future Of Health will be evident through a measurable reduction in the incidence of embolisms occurring during chest surgeries globally. This will result in improved patient outcomes, minimizing risks and complications such as strokes. Processes and behaviors within surgical teams will significantly improve, with enhanced protocols for detecting and addressing potential embolic events integrated seamlessly into existing surgical practices. Training and operational systems will evolve, ensuring all healthcare professionals involved are adept at employing the new standards. Success will be marked by increased surgical safety, operational efficiencies, and reduced postoperative complications. The value created will be substantial at various levels, benefiting individual patients through enhanced recovery outcomes, empowering surgical teams with improved procedures, and advancing organizational benchmarks in healthcare delivery. At the system level, global health standards will be elevated, setting a new precedent for surgical procedures worldwide.
Incentives
FOH Future Of Health offers a comprehensive reward package for the innovative solution to prevent embolisms during chest surgeries. The incentive includes a monetary prize of $100,000 for the team or individual who develops a feasible and effective strategy. In addition to financial rewards, there will be an opportunity to present the solution at a global health summit, gaining international recognition. The winner will also receive mentorship from FOH experts, facilitating the implementation of their solution in clinical settings worldwide. This combination of financial support and professional development aims to encourage groundbreaking approaches in embolism prevention.
