<p>Soon, people from across the state can have access to real-time data on emergency services. Information on blood availability, ambulance and home care services will all be available on a single mobile phone application. <br /><br /></p>.<p>With just a tap of the phone, one will get information on the availability of blood components, location of ambulance and more. The state government signed an MoU in this regard with Bengaluru-based firm iRelief services on Thursday. <br /><br />After the MoU was signed, Chief Operating Officer of iRelief, Raghavendra, said data would be made available through a user-friendly interface. Over 200 blood banks from across the state would get linked on a single platform, which could in turn address the constant shortage of blood. <br /><br />Real-time data on availability of blood components in each of these blood banks would be available. <br /><br />Comprising the data of voluntary donors, the app will also alert a donor once a request is placed. To begin with, blood banks in Bengaluru would be roped in.<br /><br />Location-based services<br />Besides, the family members of patients can keep track of the ambulance movement. <br /><br />The application would provide location-based emergency services and also pre-arrival instructions to the casualty department of the hospital to keep the staff prepared to attend to the case immediately. Users can download iRelief application from Google Play Store. <br /><br /> Dr Shalini Rajneesh, Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, said, “The Health department has shared the database of 200 blood banks (both government and private) which is available on http://www.drugs.kar.nic.in/ and the Jeeva Sanjeevani website, with iRelief to help increase its reach to patients in need. <br /><br />“The department has fixed Rs 30 for connecting and confirming supply of blood to the patient in respective hospital. The app, however, can be downloaded for free.”<br /><br />The blood banks would be given a provider app and when a customer taps the homescreen seeking information, data on the nearest blood banks would be visible. Besides, a 'PUSH' notification would go to blood bank who can respond with a 'Yes' and ask the patients to collect the said component if available.<br /><br />DH News Service<br /></p>
<p>Soon, people from across the state can have access to real-time data on emergency services. Information on blood availability, ambulance and home care services will all be available on a single mobile phone application. <br /><br /></p>.<p>With just a tap of the phone, one will get information on the availability of blood components, location of ambulance and more. The state government signed an MoU in this regard with Bengaluru-based firm iRelief services on Thursday. <br /><br />After the MoU was signed, Chief Operating Officer of iRelief, Raghavendra, said data would be made available through a user-friendly interface. Over 200 blood banks from across the state would get linked on a single platform, which could in turn address the constant shortage of blood. <br /><br />Real-time data on availability of blood components in each of these blood banks would be available. <br /><br />Comprising the data of voluntary donors, the app will also alert a donor once a request is placed. To begin with, blood banks in Bengaluru would be roped in.<br /><br />Location-based services<br />Besides, the family members of patients can keep track of the ambulance movement. <br /><br />The application would provide location-based emergency services and also pre-arrival instructions to the casualty department of the hospital to keep the staff prepared to attend to the case immediately. Users can download iRelief application from Google Play Store. <br /><br /> Dr Shalini Rajneesh, Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, said, “The Health department has shared the database of 200 blood banks (both government and private) which is available on http://www.drugs.kar.nic.in/ and the Jeeva Sanjeevani website, with iRelief to help increase its reach to patients in need. <br /><br />“The department has fixed Rs 30 for connecting and confirming supply of blood to the patient in respective hospital. The app, however, can be downloaded for free.”<br /><br />The blood banks would be given a provider app and when a customer taps the homescreen seeking information, data on the nearest blood banks would be visible. Besides, a 'PUSH' notification would go to blood bank who can respond with a 'Yes' and ask the patients to collect the said component if available.<br /><br />DH News Service<br /></p>
