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Adler’s latest pharmacy invention, AdlerRx, is a unique patented solution that’s focused on delivering a universal medication schedule to drive patient-centered care. This new system organizes your medications and looks across the time of day to create a schedule of sorts. People can clearly understand dosages and timing, even if they have trouble with literacy. CVS Health’s ScriptPath™ was our first client to leverage AdlerRx and is a strong example of how design can play a key role in improving clinical care. We worked with CVS brand standards to customize AdlerRx for CVS Health. Big bright icons make it easier for the user to get it right. The power of this simple idea is how it organizes action.
In an effort to boost member satisfaction and overall health, Adler worked with Medline and First Line Benefits to design and provide a series of kits to Healthcare plans. The Ready Set Kits tackle issues ranging from weight gain to COVID-19 prevention to fall prevention. The Pantry Kits help plan members prepare healthy meals, packed with delicious recipes and related pantry items needed to make good meal choices and pursue better health. These innovative program designs push health plans to the next level and simplify the path to better health.
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common and expensive healthcare-associated infections in the U.S. — and the most preventable. Working with Medline, we designed a system that combines products and education to help standardize practice, drive patient compliance and lower the chance of hospital-acquired infections. Leveraging best practices for reducing the risk of SSIs, we also designed a three-step solution that includes kits for Pre-surgery, surgical closures, and patient discharge & recovery.
One day, Deborah’s grandmother took her grandfather’s medicine by mistake. Her name was Helen. His was Herman. Same initial – H Adler – and the pill bottles looked alike.
This incident resulted in the ClearRx System for Target. From the color coded rings to identify each family member to the intuitive and easy-to-read label, ClearRx is designed for people who take prescription medication.
The recent rise of “consumerism” is changing the way health care systems are strategizing. Patients and families are now choosing where they want to receive care. In partnership with Dignity Health and Medline Industries, we discovered that empowering consumer choice requires a superior patient experience with branded touch points not just in the hospital, but across the entire continuum of care (ie. Physicians offices, Home Health, Long Term Care)
We created an entire new visual system for mom and baby, in addition to extending Dignity Healths brand guidelines into products and packaging that have the most patient impact.
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) are the number one hospital acquired infections. Our goal was to reduce CAUTI by creating a calm and sterile experience for both caregiver and patient. We designed a one-layer system that simplifies the steps and keeps the catheter from going wild. A stop & check protocol is part of the label so it’s not missed. We transformed patient education from something forbidding into something welcome, a Hallmark-type card that nurses give to patients. Now, there are not only fewer infections but nurses and patients feel a lot better about the experience itself.
When it comes to medications, a drug that works well for one person may not work well for another. North Shore has developed a pharmacogenomic test that ensures their patients are getting the right drug at the right dose, at the right time. Adler was tasked with designing an intuitive system that makes the DNA sampling process as simple as possible. The structural kit provides everything you need to collect and submit your DNA sample to NorthShore. Everything is designed to make it easier to use and understand. We included a drying station, timer and step by step instructions.
Our goal was to change the way nurses use the dressings to improve health outcomes. We developed a clear and comprehensive system across hundreds of products so nurses now get a 2-minute course in wound care right at the patients bedside.The new design was tested in an independent study, and there was an 88% increase in compliance! The packaging reduces confusion, speeds up healing, and helps the nurse teach the patient how to use the bandage at home. Large photos of the dressing help identify and reduce waste of opening the wrong pouch.
It’s never been more important for healthcare systems to provide the best experience for patients, families and their care team. Through research in the gemba, we discovered key factors in promoting a positive patient experience; quietness of environment, overall cleanliness and patient/care team interaction. We created a series of simple, customizable CarePacs (QuietPac, ComfortPac and WellnessPac) to both enhance and target these key aspects of the patient experience, as well as strengthen brand equity.
Designed for a New York City children’s hospital, we created several iconic and memorable patterns. The New York theme incorporates the style of the hospital’s marks. Our goal was to make the hospital gown feel fun and look stylish for the kids.