OXILEAN: SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL OXYGEN IN HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS
Oxygen; Health Sciences, Technology, and Innovation Management.
The management of medical gases, particularly oxygen, poses a critical challenge for healthcare institutions due to the high costs, clinical risks, and environmental impacts associated with waste. This scientific-entrepreneurial research proposes the development of the digital platform OxiLean, designed for the sustainable management of medical oxygen and grounded in Lean principles and the DMAIC cycle (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control). The methodology integrates business modeling, technological development, validation, and innovation strategy. The solution adopts a SaaS (Software as a Service) model to support healthcare institutions in reducing waste, enhancing traceability, optimizing costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The prototype and MVP will be developed with the support of artificial intelligence to automate workflows, generate analytical reports, and predict consumption anomalies. Expected outcomes include a 30% reduction in oxygen waste, full (100%) traceability, and user satisfaction rates of at least 80%. OxiLean positions itself as a scalable and sustainable healthtech solution aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 9, and 12), fostering safety, efficiency, and professional accountability in hospital management.