AIMS — Preliminary Site Survey

Preliminary Site Survey

AIMS Healthcare — Sensor Deployment Program

Hospital:

Visitor:

Date:

Contact met:

Contact role/title:

Contact phone:

Contact email:

Purpose: Gather the key information we need to assess a hospital's readiness for AIMS sensor deployment. Just ask the questions, note what you see, and tap the photo buttons to capture pictures of each area.

How to use: Click "Fill In Digitally" to type into each field. Tap "+ Add photo" on any area to take a picture (your phone camera will open). Photos and answers save automatically — you can close and reopen this page without losing anything. When you're done, tap "Save as PDF" for a printable copy, or "Export Bundle" to send everything to the team.

Section 1

🏥 Facility Overview

Helps us understand the hospital's size, age, and general condition.

1How many beds does the hospital have? How many are typically occupied?
2How old is the facility? Has it been recently renovated or expanded?
3What departments/wards does the hospital have? (e.g., ICU, emergency, maternity, surgical, outpatient)
4How many floors/buildings make up the hospital?
5Is the hospital government-owned, private, or faith-based?
6Does the hospital have any accreditations? (COHSASA, ISO, FMOH, etc.)

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Section 2

⚡ Power

Sensors need stable power. We need to know if backup systems exist.

1How many hours per day does the hospital have grid (NEPA/PHCN) power?
2Does the hospital have a backup generator? How many, what capacity (kVA)?
3Does the generator switch on automatically when power goes out?
4Are there UPS (battery backup) units or inverters? Where are they located?
5Are there surge protectors on electrical outlets?
6How much does the hospital spend on power per month? (diesel, grid bills)
7Does the hospital currently have any solar panels installed?

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Section 2B

☀️ Solar Potential

We may install rooftop solar panels to reduce power costs and ensure stable energy for sensors.

1Can you access the rooftop? Is there a staircase or ladder to get up there?
2What is the roof made of? (Concrete slab, metal/zinc sheets, tiles)
3Does the roof look strong and in good condition? Any leaks, cracks, or sagging?
4How much open/flat roof area is available? (Estimate: small car park, half a football field, etc.)
5Is the rooftop shaded by tall trees, neighbouring buildings, or water tanks?
6Is there space near the roof for battery storage / inverter equipment?

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Section 3

🌐 Network & Internet

Sensors transmit data over the network. Coverage and speed matter.

1Does the hospital have WiFi? Does it cover all areas or just some?
2What internet provider do they use? What's the speed (if they know)?
3Is there wired ethernet (LAN) available in clinical areas or just admin?
4Does the internet go down frequently? For how long typically?
5Is there an IT person or team managing the network?
6Is fibre optic internet available in the area? Does the hospital use it?
7Are there other ISP options nearby? (e.g., MTN, Airtel, Spectranet, MainOne)
8If we needed to upgrade the internet, who at the hospital would we work with?

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Section 4

🏗️ Physical Environment

We need to know if we can physically mount sensors and run cables.

1What are the ceilings like? (Solid concrete, drop ceiling/tiles, exposed beams)
2Are the wards open-plan (many beds in one room) or individual rooms?
3Are there cable trays or conduits visible along ceilings/walls?
4Is there a secure room that could house a small server or network rack?
5General impressions: temperature, humidity, dust levels, cleanliness?

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Section 5

👩‍⚕️ Clinical Operations & Staff

Helps us understand how the hospital runs and how receptive staff might be.

1Roughly how many doctors and nurses work at the hospital?
2Does the hospital use any digital systems? (Electronic records, HIS, any software at all)
3Do staff generally use smartphones? Is there a culture of using digital tools?
4Is there a training room or conference room for staff education?
5How does the hospital currently handle infection prevention?
6How many wash/hand hygiene stations are there per ward or floor?
7What is the CMD/Medical Director's attitude toward technology and innovation?

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Section 6

🔬 Special Capabilities

Helps us identify the hospital's strengths and unique opportunities for sensors.

1Does the hospital have a laboratory? What kinds of tests can they run?
2Does the hospital have imaging equipment? (X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound, MRI)
3Does the hospital have an operating theatre? How many?
4Does the hospital have an oxygen supply? (Cylinder, piped, on-site plant)
5Any standout capabilities or things that impressed you about the hospital?

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Section 7

📝 Your Overall Impressions

Your gut feeling matters — you were there, we weren't.

1On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate the overall facility condition? (1=poor, 5=excellent)
2Did the hospital feel well-managed and organised?
3Were there any concerns or red flags you noticed?
4How enthusiastic was the hospital leadership about the AIMS program?
5Any other observations, comments, or things we should know?

Tips for a Good Visit

Ask to be taken on a walkthrough of the whole facility — don't just sit in the office
Tap the photo buttons as you go. The phone camera will open. Multiple photos per area are welcome.
Photos and answers save automatically — you can close the page and come back to it
Note the name and phone number of whoever shows you around
The visit should take 45-90 minutes depending on hospital size
When done, tap "Export Bundle" to package everything and send to the team