The Philips eICU program is a scalable, centralized tele-ICU solution that extends critical care resources to the bedside via technology, independent of the health facility's location. It operates on a centralized "hub and spoke" model where an intensivist-led team in a central monitoring facility can be responsible for 50–500 remote ICU beds.
At its core is the Philips eCareManager software, which is vendor-agnostic and consolidates data from multiple sources across the hospital network. This software provides actionable insights for clinical decision support and uses AI-assisted clinical algorithms to predict patients in imminent need of proactive intervention. The program is designed to supplement, not replace, the bedside team, offering continuous support to advance the established plan of care.
Key benefits demonstrated by the program include significant reductions in mortality (e.g., up to 23%) and patient length of stay (e.g., up to 49% in case studies). It also helps health systems optimize resources, increase case volume, and improve contribution margins by better utilizing existing ICU beds.
For smaller organizations, the eICU Outreach Program facilitates a partnership with a larger facility already using Philips eICU, allowing them to realize the clinical benefits with minimal upfront investment.
Main Features & Capabilities:
- Centralized, remote surveillance by skilled professionals
- Integrated bidirectional audio-video (A/V) capabilities for live consultation
- Predictive analytics and proprietary algorithms for early warning systems
- Clinical Decision Support (CDS) tools and customizable alerts
- Real-time access to vital signs, lab results, and EMR data
- Peer benchmarking and advanced reporting for continuous programmatic improvement
- Implementation services and clinical program management to guide care model transformation