DESIGN UX/UI SKETCHBOOK ABOUT

COMPLETE CENTRAL LINE CARE

THE BACKGROUND

A risk of central lines is Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) where bacteria can enter the central line and infect the patient's bloodstream. Improper or inadequate disinfection techniques for needleless connectors is one of the most significant contributing factors to CLABSI.

CCHMC has been working diligently to decrease the frequency of CLABSI events within the hospital. This led to a partnership with The Live Well Collaborative to determine if there is a need for a new, innovative product that can be developed to ease nurse workflow and save time while providing better care.

CHALLENGE

Central line care requires a lot of disinfection in order to maintain utmost sterility when accessing the line to administer medications and collect blood for tests and labs. Currently, the products and processes that are used are cumbersome and difficult to use, which means that central line care requires more time.

The aim of this project was to research product and processes pain points through observation and simulation, ideate potential solutions that can integrate with existing processes and create early minimum viable prototypes for further manufacturing and testing with the CCHMC Frontline Innovation team.

RESULTS

PROJECT SPONSOR
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

TIMELINE
15 Weeks

ROLE

Senior Designer, Project Lead

SKILLS
User Research
Data Visualization
Concept Development
Product Sketching
Storyboarding
Rapid Prototyping
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Fusion360
Validation Testing

Discovered unmet needs and product gaps in all central line associated procedures through systems mapping, workflow analysis, and market research. By observing central line associated processes, we were able to identify key pain points to improve.

This work is confidential, however I am able to share hard copies in interviews.

Developed a systems approach to disinfection to address the needs of providers, patients, and hygiene standards. Collaborated with nurses, clinical managers, and educators to cover product, workflow, and educational improvements.

Designed three innovative concepts that can reduce central line access time by 30%. Sketched and prototyped concepts throughout ideation while conducting usability tests to narrow down direction and co-create a more innovative solution.

100+ prototypes developed, from quick iterations to test form, to refined models for tolerance and fit tests with standard connectors.

Addressed over 30 pain points relating to usability and ergonomics, conducting co-creation sessions with 20 providers to verify direction.

This work is confidential, however I am able to share hard copies in interviews.

Presented 3 viable prototypes in accordance with CCHMC Innovation Ventures Viability Framework for future commercialization. Further testing and clinical trials are set to take place in 2026.

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