CLARA on Wefunder

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Seattle, WA

Developing an AI-powered platform to enhance surgical services through real-time connectivity.

  • Addressing Inefficiencies: CLARA aims to reduce wasted time and resources in surgical environments through AI-powered solutions.
  • Real-Time Connectivity: The platform connects all elements and personnel in real-time, enhancing surgical services.
  • Experienced Leadership: Led by clinicians with over 30 years of experience in surgical services.
  • Successful Pilot: The pilot project at the University of Washington has received early praise from clinicians.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Expanding to cover all perioperative services, not just the operating room.

CLARA is developing an AI-powered platform designed to enhance surgical services by connecting all elements and personnel in real-time. The platform aims to address inefficiencies in operating rooms by providing clinical-grade sensing technology that scales across hospitals and health systems. This technology allows for real-time location services without invasive cameras, ensuring privacy and safety. By integrating data and streamlining operations, CLARA seeks to improve patient care and reduce wasted time and resources in surgical environments.

The company is led by a team of clinicians, including surgeons and nurses, who bring over 30 years of experience in surgical services. CLARA’s platform offers a mobile application and admin interface that provides live maps for locating equipment and personnel, real-time data on department metrics, and personalized agents to optimize care flow. The pilot project at the University of Washington has shown promising results, with early praise from clinicians. The company is focused on expanding its platform to cover all perioperative services, not just the operating room, to provide comprehensive intelligence and improve overall healthcare operations.

Company Info

CLARA develops AI-powered solutions to optimize surgical services by connecting clinicians and resources in real-time.

CLARA is a technology company focused on enhancing surgical services through real-time connectivity and automation. By leveraging AI-powered solutions, CLARA aims to streamline operations in the operating room, reducing inefficiencies and improving patient care. The platform provides clinicians with tools to locate equipment and personnel quickly, akin to a ‘Find My’ service, and offers administrators insights into productivity and resource utilization.

The company was founded by healthcare professionals, including surgeons and nurses, who identified critical gaps in surgical workflows. CLARA’s solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing hospital systems, providing real-time data and analytics to support decision-making. The platform’s clinical-grade sensing technology ensures privacy and safety while covering all perioperative services, not just the operating room.

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