Award-winning
Swift Medical
has joined forces with the PressureSmart consortium, a collaboration of six technology partners led by Providence Health Care (PHC, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) and its commercial arm PHC Ventures. This partnership aims to develop an innovative, modular approach to tackle the challenge of pressure injuries (PIs) in healthcare systems.
Groundbreaking AI Solutions
Swift Skin & Wound, a division of Swift Medical, has already showcased its ability to reduce PI prevalence and shorten days to heal with its AI-driven insights. The PressureSmart initiative will utilize
Swift Ray 1
, a cutting-edge technology that utilizes thermographic and bacterial fluorescence images to detect tissue damage early on, aiding in the prevention of PIs. The data collected by Swift will be integrated into the PressureSmart platform to enhance PI prevention and management capabilities.
Industry Collaboration for Better Healthcare
Neil Sharma, the Chief Commercial Officer at Swift Medical, emphasized the importance of collaborating with fellow technology leaders to provide scalable solutions for pressure injuries. Sue Paish, CEO of
DIGITAL
, highlighted the pivotal role AI will play in revolutionizing global healthcare systems, emphasizing the importance of partnerships like the PressureSmart project in advancing human health globally.
Strategic Partnership
The project, spearheaded by Medtronic and involving companies like Rehabtronics, Thrive Health, Amii, Excelar, and Providence Health Care Ventures, has received a co-investment of over $7 million from DIGITAL. This investment aims to drive innovation and support Canadian companies in developing AI solutions that benefit healthcare on a global scale.
About Swift Medical
Swift Medical is a leading provider of digital healthcare solutions, with a track record of improving wound prevention, treatment, and management across thousands of healthcare facilities. Their commitment to clinical excellence and AI-driven insights has been recognized in over 20 peer-reviewed articles. To learn more about Swift Medical, visit: www.swiftmedical.com.