Joory Ramadan

Engineering students identify opportunities to improve patient care at local hospital

Two students smiling, holding a cut-out polaroid frame.Joory Ramadan and Fatema Farzat presented their research on Nov. 6 at the WE-SPARK Health Institute's Cheers to hope event. (Courtesy of Joory Ramadan/ University of Windsor)

By Vanessa Bumanlag 

For patients recovering in hospital, delays in rehabilitation and discharge can mean longer stays and an increased risk of complications. 

Two University of Windsor engineering students spent their summer investigating those delays at Erie Shores HealthCare, using industrial engineering techniques to identify opportunities to improve patient care.