HomePatient P.I.O.N.E.E.R.

Patient P.I.O.N.E.E.R.

Patient P.I.O.N.E.E.R. is a powerful new tool for identifying in-home life support users most vulnerable during a power outage. 

Patient P.I.O.N.E.E.R. helps jurisdictions target emergency support where it’s needed most during power outages. Here’s why emergency response agencies are turning to Patient P.I.O.N.E.E.R. to bolster support for their most vulnerable life-support users during outages. 

  1. Data aggregation: Patient P.I.O.N.E.E.R. complements information from government agencies with more comprehensive data from untapped sources, including durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers, home health agencies, and electronic health records providers, to create the most complete database of individuals relying on life-support equipment.
  2. Enhanced reach: Patient P.I.O.N.E.E.R. fills gaps left by voluntary special needs registries, capturing information on virtually all individuals using life support equipment within a jurisdiction and giving officials a fuller picture of those at greatest risk.
  3. Detailed risk profiles: Patient P.I.O.N.E.E.R. develops detailed risk profiles based on the number of life support devices used and available backup battery capacity, allowing emergency responders to prioritize support for individuals with the least amount of device runtime during an outage. This data can also be used to calculate the additional battery capacity an individual would need to extend device runtime to longer durations, i.e., 24 hours, 36 hours, 48 hours, etc..
  4. Collaboration with health officials: By providing a detailed census of life-support users, Patient P.I.O.N.E.E.R. enhances the ability of government agencies to plan effectively so resources can be prioritized for the most vulnerable populations.
  5. Real-time data: Patient P.I.O.N.E.E.R. can leverage existing technologies to determine the real-time status of life support users to confirm support is still needed before deployment of resources. 
  6. Greater inclusivity: Patient P.I.O.N.E.E.R. captures data beyond HHS’s emPOWER database of Medicare beneficiaries relying on electric-powered medical devices by including Medicaid and privately insured individuals. 
  7. Enhanced disaster planning: By providing a clearer picture of how many life support users reside in a specific area, P.I.O.N.E.E.R. helps hospitals better anticipate the potential influx of medical device users during power outages, optimizing planning and the allocation of resources.

With Patient P.I.O.N.E.E.R., jurisdictions can transform their community’s emergency response capabilities for its most vulnerable citizens by more effectively obtaining, securing and aggregating Patient Information Needed to Expedite Emergency Response.