The following article by Hugh Paterson recently ran in the Ottawa Citizenand highlighted the work of 3 graduates from Carleton's School of Computer Science:
A major part of the Ottawa Hospital's plan to modernize its information technology systems is in the hands of three former Carleton University students who graduated only 18 months ago.
The three, founders of Select Start Studios, have been commissioned by the hospital to develop applications for iPads that will enable doctors to markedly improve their bedside treatment. Currently being tested, the system will enable doctors to soon have bedside access to detailed information on patients and lab results. An iPhone version is also in the works.
"We worked closely with the hospital to turn what is typically a consumer product into a solution for the hospital's staff and patients,'' said Adam McNamara, 25, a co-founder.
"The goal is to improve the doctor-patient experience while allowing the hospital to operate more efficiently.''
While working with hospital staff, McNamara and the other co-founders, Tariq Zaid, 29, and Joshua Tessier, 24, realized the extent of the opportunities to apply mobile software to patient care.
"Electronic health records are just the beginning,'' said Zaid.
"We have an incredible opportunity to bring functions like explaining an MRI or ordering a prescription to the bedside.''
Read the full article here