Building the Blueprint for A Hospital Assessment App & Support System
Barnstorming was engaged by PDI to analyze, document, and design the foundation for a new digital platform that would transform hospital infection prevention assessments. By capturing workflows, identifying technical requirements, and mapping business objectives, We created the blueprint that positioned PDI to become a true infection prevention partner.
Use Case: Providing infection prevention teams with a digital platform to assess hospitals, capture data, and standardize best practices.
Objective: Turn Complex Assessments Into a Clear Digital Roadmap
Client:
Healthcare / Infection Control
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Services Provided:
Requirements Gathering, Workflow Documentation, Technical Roadmap, Conducted deep-dive analysis, documented current state, gathered
Provided PDI with a validated requirements framework that guided the design of their iPad app, web portal, and back-end system, positioning them as a trusted advisor in infection prevention.
Key Results:
Transforming Complex Hospital Evaluations Into a Streamlined Digital Process
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Inefficient, paper-based infection prevention assessments with inconsistent reporting and unclear ROI.
PDI’s infection prevention experts routinely performed on-site hospital assessments, but the process was manual, fragmented, and resource-intensive.
They were looking for a solution that could help them scale their program to meet business goals and satisfy initiatives.
Assessments relied on paper notes, Excel templates, and ad hoc reporting.
Results were inconsistent across teams and often delayed in delivery.
Sales and Clinical staff spent excessive time on administrative tasks instead of engaging clients.
Value-add services were difficult to quantify and communicate to hospitals.
PDI recognized the opportunity to transition from product vendor to strategic advisor, but they needed a clear roadmap for how technology could transform the program.
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Barnstorming was brought in to capture the full picture and create the foundation for a scalable digital system. Our approach included:
Workflow Analysis: Documented the current-state process from pre-assessment scheduling through reporting, fulfillment, and follow-up.
Stakeholder Interviews: Engaged sales, medical science liaisons, marketing, IT, and infection control professionals to understand pain points and goals.
Technical Requirements: Defined user needs, integration points (Salesforce.com, reporting systems, fulfillment partners), and security constraints.
Business Objectives Alignment: Connected assessment automation to PDI’s strategic goals of becoming a trusted advisor and demonstrating ROI.
Future-State Vision: Designed a roadmap for an iPad app, client-facing portal, and reporting engine, with phased functionality to support long-term growth.
By combining process expertise with technical foresight, Barnstorming provided PDI a requirements document and solution framework that translated their vision into actionable steps.
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Clarity: A validated requirements document (v2.1) aligned all stakeholders on business needs, workflows, and system expectations.
Efficiency Blueprint: Detailed recommendations to reduce cycle times for assessments and reporting.
Scalability: A modular roadmap enabling expansion into subscription services and advanced clinical modules.
Trusted Advisor Positioning: PDI gained a framework that shifted perception from “product supplier” to “infection prevention partner.”
Foundation for Development: The document became the guidepost for vendors and internal teams to build the PDI® Assessment App & Support System.
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