Позитивные изменения. Том 2, № 3 (2022). Positive changes. Volume 2, Issue 3 (2022) - Редакция журнала «Позитивные изменения»

QRepublik: Smart Medical Identifiers. A System for Health and Longevity

https://qrepublik.com

QRepublik is a comprehensive solution for emergency medical identification. The technology addresses the issue of the lack of information about a person in an emergency to help them and provides an easy way to access, store and manage information. A medical profile can be accessed anytime, anywhere with wristbands, sticker sets and watch attachments.

PROBLEM ADDRESSED

30 % of people over 60 fall at least once a year, and about 54 % get serious injuries. Almost half of the injuries from falls result in impaired quality of life, and 95 % of injuries must be operated on within 24 to 48 hours, according to the WHO and the Russian Ministry of Health.

People with disabilities, people with chronic diseases (circulatory disorders, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes), children, the elderly, athletes, tourists — anyone can find themselves in a life-threatening situation, where every second counts, and doctors need to get complete information about the person affected to provide quality care. The QRepublik medical identifiers save lives in critical situations, when a person has suffered an accident, is unconscious, or cannot speak. By scanning a QR code, the doctors get important information on any allergies the patient may have, what medicines they take, what diseases they have, their blood type, and their relatives’ contact information.

METHODS USED TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM

The Medical Identification System includes three technological solutions.

1. Aid Wristband non-electronic identifier is a medical identification tool for an emergency situation that provides an easy way to access, store and manage a user’s medical information.

2. Alarm Button Service. The button can be installed at an elderly person’s residence, for a quick contact with a social worker, a caregiver, or emergency services.

3. QDP Service collects information about the patient’s health status and processes the data using AI to predict the possible development of diseases, such as hypertension, congestive heart failure and diabetes.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS

Top 200 Initiatives for the “Strong Ideas for a New Time” forum.

Diploma and commemorative medal “For altruistic contribution to the organization of the All-Russian campaign of mutual aid #WeAreTogether”.

“Partner of National Projects” status (short-listed in “Our Contribution” ranking that evaluates the contribution of businesses and NGOs to the implementation of national projects and achievement of national goals at the end of 2021).

WHAT WAS DONE LAST YEAR

The alarm button has been developed, development of AI-based disease prediction system started, and new users were connected to the medical identification system.

DIRECT RESULTS FOR 2021

6,500 people are connected to the system, alarm buttons are installed for people who do not leave their homes.

SOCIAL EFFECTS ACHIEVED IN 2021

Evidence of lives saved is available.

SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

According to our calculations, with the introduction of the Emergency Situation Identification System based on the Aid Wristbands and the Alarm Button Service, the annual commercial revenue for the social services units could be up to 151 million rubles in 2023 and 233.5 million rubles in 2024 per 30,000 people, respectively, not including a decrease in the load on the public health facilities.

FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY MODEL

The first income item on the SaaS (Software as a Service) model is the subscription fee to an extended personal account, doctors’ consultations, and the disease prediction service.

The second income item is the production and sale of medical identifiers and alarm buttons.

The third income item is working with the B2B market.

Starfish family pools. A Family Aqua Club Next Door

https://mystarfish.ru

STARFISH is an Aqua Club where the whole family can exercise and where everyone can find a wellness program that is right for them. Various classes are available for children and adults, including pregnant women, the elderly and people with disabilities. One advantage of STARFISH is potable-quality water in the swimming pools.

PROBLEM ADDRESSED

• A set of training programs covering every age group from 0+ does not exist;

• Family members having to split up to attend recreation activities in different locations;

• The concept of family wellness, wherein a team of coaches leads each family member and the family in general to the desired result, is non-existent;

• Number of swimming pools is inadequate to the number of children born;

• Lack of swimming pools with really clean water (compliant with SanPiN regulations);

• Lack of public awareness on the benefits of early swimming and prenatal aqua exercises for pregnant women;

• Lack of recreation facilities accessible to people with disabilities;

• Lack of inclusive programs for children with disabilities and their parents;

• Lack of hydrotherapy and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities within walking distance;

• General shortage of specialists specializing in infant, early childhood and sports swimming;

• Swim coaches experiencing burnout and lack of motivation.

METHODS USED TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM

• Developing a set of wellness programs with a specific format for each age group;

• Introducing our own methodology for children’s classes;

• Organizing an accessible and inclusive environment for health, sports and recreation activities for people of all abilities;

• Compliance with all necessary standards in the construction and operation of the Aqua Club, including maintaining potable-quality water according to SanPiN regulations for infant pools;

• Developing own employee motivation system and implementing a personal development plan for each employee through project activities;

• Building a tradition of regular family celebrations and sports events in the Aqua Club territory and beyond, in order to maintain family traditions and strengthen the family institution;

• Partnering with organizations and representatives sharing STARFISH values and cultural references;

• Involvement in volunteer and charity activities through assistance and interaction with charitable foundations and other non-profits.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS

In 2020, the club was piloted and confirmed its status of an Aqua Club with