Health and wellness station

• US 20050246199A1
• Filed: 05/03/2004
• Published: 11/03/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 05/03/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Medtronic Physio-Control Manufacturing Corp.
• Original Assignee: Medtronic Physio-Control Manufacturing Corp.
• Inventors: Futch, Tom
• Application Number:
  US10/838,506
• Publication Number:
  US 20050246199A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 705/2
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/00 Administration; Management
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/40 for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 80/00 ICT specially adapted for facilitating communication between medical practitioners or patients, e.g. for collaborative diagnosis, therapy or health monitoring

Abstract

A health and wellness station having a plurality of emergency response resources incorporated into a single unit is provided to a customer. A method is provided of deploying the health and wellness station and includes the steps of determining components for the health and wellness station, providing a station having the determined components to a customer, and monitoring the components of the station for maintenance and readiness. The station includes an automated external defibrillator (AED) and may have any variety of additional resources, such as a bioterror response kit, a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, a security system, an oxygen dispenser, and other domestic preparedness items.

Claims

1. A method of deploying a health and wellness station, said method comprising the steps of:

determining components for a health and wellness station having an automated external defibrillator (AED);

providing a station having the determined components to a customer; and

monitoring the components of the station for maintenance and readiness of the components.

2. A method according to claim 1, wherein said component determining step comprises the step of selecting at least one component from the AED, a security system, a first aid kit, a bioterror response kit, an oxygen dispensing system, and a fire extinguisher.

3. A method according to claim 2, wherein said component selecting step is based on at least one of potential hazards at a customer location, customer experience with components of the station, and customer training with components of the station.

4. A method according to claim 1, wherein said station providing step comprises the step of selecting a station from one of:

a first station having an automated external defibrillator, a security system, a first aid kit, a bioterror response kit, an oxygen dispensing system, and a fire extinguisher;

a second station having an automated external defibrillator, a security system, a first aid kit, and a fire extinguisher; and

a third station having an automated external defibrillator, a security system, and a first aid kit.

5. A method according to claim 1, wherein said station providing step comprises the steps of:

receiving a pre-determined monetary amount from the customer; and

maintaining a contractual relationship with the customer for a period of time in exchange for the pre-determined monetary amount.

6. A method according to claim 5, wherein said receiving step is performed upon purchase of the station.

7. A method according to claim 5, wherein said receiving step is performed at a regular interval corresponding to the period of time.

8. A method according to claim 7, wherein the regular interval further corresponds to a period of contract for maintenance of the station.

9. A method according to claim 7, wherein the period of time is selected from annually and monthly.

10. A method according to claim 5, wherein said receiving step is performed in conjunction with receipt of a lease payment.

11. A method according to claim 5, wherein said station providing step further comprises the step of locating the station at at least one customer site.

12. A method according to claim 5, wherein said station providing step further comprises the step of locating the station at at least one customer site, the station having a portable unit containing the components.

13. A method according to claim 2, wherein said monitoring step comprises the step of monitoring at least one of the AED, the security system, the first aid kit, the bioterror response kit, the oxygen dispensing system, and the fire extinguisher.

14. A method according to claim 13, wherein said monitoring step further comprises the step of alerting the customer when at least one of the components of the station requires maintenance.

15. A method according to claim 13, wherein said monitoring step further comprises the step of indicating to the customer that the components of the station are ready for use.

16. A method of deploying an emergency response kit, said method comprising the steps of:

establishing a contractual relationship with a customer for at least one emergency response kit having a plurality of components, the plurality of components including an AED;

providing the emergency response kit to the customer in exchange for a predetermined monetary amount; and

monitoring the selected emergency response kit for maintenance and readiness of the plurality of components.

17. A method according to claim 16, wherein said providing step comprises selecting an emergency response kit from one of:

a first station having an AED, a security system, a first aid kit, a bioterror response kit, an oxygen dispensing system, and a fire extinguisher;

a second station having an AED, a security system, a first aid kit, and a fire extinguisher; and

a third station having an AED, a security system, and a first aid kit.

18. A method according to claim 17, wherein said providing step comprises determining the components of the emergency response kit based on customer sites, customer experience with the components, designated operators of the emergency response kit, and potential emergencies.

19. A health and wellness station comprising:

at least two components selected from an AED, a security system, a first aid kit, a bioterror response kit, an oxygen dispensing system, and a fire extinguisher;

a memory having an updateable table of maintenance data based on at least one of said at least two components; and

a processor connected with said memory and indicating maintenance requirements of said at least two components based on said maintenance data.

20. A health and wellness station according to claim 19 further comprising at least one component selected from an emergency evacuation hood, a nuclear radiation counteragent, and antibiotics.

21. A health and wellness station according to claim 20 further comprising:

a base; and

a portable unit removably coupled to said base, said portable unit containing said components.

22. A health and wellness station according to claim 19 further comprising a communication link to an emergency care provider.