locations or not found at all . This situation could be life threatening if critical BE is not found and sent to where it is needed urgently . The current practice of physical verifications seems to be lacking due to complacency and issues related to human factors .
Sarawak General Hospital Pilot Study- Feasibility and Acceptability
A feasibility study was carried out in Pathology Department , Sarawak General Hospital to demonstrate the feasibility of 360 image based virtual environment model and acceptability by stakeholders and relevant key persons . A 360-image based 3D digital model as shown in Figure 1 was created using Matterport technology representing indoor layout and include other useful content such as digital asset tagging , and other information deemed critical for BE asset managers .
The 3D model allows for visual biomedical inventory that can be easily identified in the virtual environment . At present the captured 3D image is accessible from a third-party cloud based software for a subscription fee . A professional 360 image scanning device was used to create the 3D virtual environment which was easily operated by a single person to scan the building , room to room and floor to floor until all the building floor plans
Figure 1 : Cytopathology Department Dollhouse View using Matterport technology .
Figure 3 : Print screen of a Virtual Environment of a lab room
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