We envision SAMY as a new global standard in healthcare. If a modular medical system such as SAMY could be given to every hospital around the world, we could easily improve the global standard of care and health outlook for every individual by a large margin. SAMY provides vital features that many hospitals, especially hospitals in low-income areas and 3rd world countries, are severely in need of without having to remodel or completely rebuild these hospital. For instance, if SAMY were integrated with a wireless hotspot or AI compatability (i.e Siri, Alexa, etc.) and put in every patients room then suddenly the technological capabilities of the hospital could rise significantly. The poles could be used as a significantly more accurate method of communication between nurse and patient, nurse and doctor, and even patient to patient, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. With more functionalities and more attachments designed for a standardized medical device we make huge strides towards a massive increase in the average quality of life for every person around the globe.
When creating a device like SAMY, we must consider the impact that it could have on patient security and patient well-being. If the pole had some sort of onboard microphone and other integrated systems, privacy becomes a serious issue to the patient and all hospital staff. In the age of ever decreasing privacy it is imperative that we make these considerations. The microphones would have to not be able to record unless specifically ordered to and this information would have to be securely stored and encrypted on a hospital server. This could pose a large challenge for less advanced areas of the world that dont have access to servers or cloud storage; however, the long term benefits of such a device may outweigh any privacy concerns in the eyes of the public. Even so, every measure should be taken to ensure that the device does not violate HIPAA laws and other national privacy standards to put the public's mind at ease and avoid any conflicts that could arise from leaked data or other personal information.
Although SAMY is designed with the patient's health and convenience in mind, we also have to consider any dangers it could pose to the consumer. Because SAMY has many electrical and mechanical components, there are significant dangers posed by the device. For example, if a small child were to climb onto the device they could cause it to fall on themselves and anyone else in the way, and could also detach vital IV components from a patient. These are serious repercussions; however, these same dangers are present in the classic hospital IV pole. A risk such as this is an unavoidable one. Dangers such as electrical shock and radiation are not though. The SAMY team has taken many steps to ensure that the electrical components of the device are sealed and inaccessible so as to prevent any loose wires or liquid interaction from harming a patient; however, a certified technician should check the function of the device and it's parts frequently to ensure that no risk is posed to the patient or anyone operating the device. Also, any connections the device makes to the wall or other power sources should be properly tested and ensure voltage mismatch or other forms of faulty connection are not an issue, and the electrical components on the pole will not overload the onboard circuits or power supply.