JP7489895B2 - Ship, ship operation support device, and ship manufacturing method - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to a ship, a ship operation support device, a medical equipment operation support device, a medical equipment operation method, and a ship manufacturing method.

There are ships equipped with modules (containers, etc.) containing medical equipment for the purpose of treating and transporting injured or sick people.

For example, Patent Document 1 describes a container that houses an X-ray CT device.
By using such a container (module), medical equipment such as X-ray CT scanners can be operated within the container, and the container can be loaded onto transportation equipment (ships, trailers, etc.) and transported freely.

JP 2017-12577 A

Incidentally, the container disclosed in Patent Document 1 describes the internal structure of the container, but does not describe how the container should be positioned. For example, when a patient with an infectious disease is housed in a container, there is a possibility that passengers may be at higher risk of contracting an infectious disease depending on the positioning of the container and the air flow in the area where the container is installed.

In view of the above circumstances, at least one embodiment of the present disclosure aims to provide a ship, a ship operation support device, a medical equipment operation support device, a medical equipment operation method, and a ship manufacturing method for reducing the risk of passengers contracting an infectious disease.

A marine vessel according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure includes:
The hull and
A plurality of accommodation modules for accommodating patients, the accommodation modules being installed in an installation space provided on or within the hull;
An entrance/exit is provided between the installation space and an outer space isolated from the installation space,
The plurality of containment modules include:
A first module; and
a second module in which critical care equipment is stored; and
Including,
The second module is provided at a position farther away from the entrance than the first module.

In addition, a ship operation support device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure includes:
The above-mentioned ship operation support device as a medical facility,
an acquisition unit configured to acquire, for each of the plurality of storage modules, storage information including the presence or absence of a patient stored in the storage module and information on the severity of the patient;
A determination unit configured to determine contamination level information indicating a contamination level for each of the plurality of containing modules based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit;
Equipped with.

In addition, an operation support device for medical equipment according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure includes:
An apparatus for supporting the operation of a medical facility including a plurality of accommodation modules for accommodating patients, comprising:
an acquisition unit configured to acquire, for each of the plurality of storage modules, storage information including the presence or absence of a patient stored in the storage module and information on the severity of the patient;
A determination unit configured to determine contamination level information indicating a contamination level for each of the plurality of containing modules based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit;
Equipped with.

In addition, a method for operating medical equipment according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure includes:
A method for operating medical equipment including a plurality of storage modules installed in an installation space, and an entrance provided between the installation space and an outer space outside the installation space, comprising:
The plurality of containment modules include:
A first module; and
A second module provided at a position farther away from the entrance than the first module;
Including,
housing a patient in the first module;
storing a critically ill patient in the second module, the critically ill patient being more seriously ill than the patient;
Equipped with.

Further, a method for manufacturing a ship according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure includes:
The method includes the step of installing a plurality of accommodation modules for accommodating patients in an installation space provided on or within the hull,
The step of installing includes:
installing a first module in the installation space, the first module not housing critical care equipment;
A step of installing a second module in which the critical care equipment is stored, in the installation space, at a position farther away than the first module based on an entrance provided between the installation space and an outer space outside the installation space;
including.

At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a ship, a ship operation support device, a medical equipment operation support device, a medical equipment operation method, and a ship manufacturing method for reducing the risk of passengers contracting an infectious disease.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a ship according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a container ship according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a ferry ship according to an embodiment. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing the placement of exhaust ducts in an embodiment of a storage module. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a storage module and a treatment module according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of a storage module and an air conditioning module according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a disposal module arrangement according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of storage modules according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the internal division and arrangement of a storage module according to one embodiment. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example arrangement of two types of storage modules according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram showing control by an operation support device according to an embodiment. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of control by an operation support device according to an embodiment. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a color display of contamination level information when a seriously ill patient is accommodated by a driving assistance device according to an embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a color display of contamination level information when a seriously ill patient is carried out by a driving assistance device according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a text display of contamination level information when a seriously ill patient is accommodated by a driving assistance device according to an embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a text display of contamination level information when a seriously ill patient is carried out by a driving assistance device according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display unit when an abnormality occurs in a patient according to a driving assistance device according to an embodiment. FIG.

Below, several embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the attached drawings. However, the dimensions, materials, shapes, relative positions, etc. of the components described as the embodiments or shown in the drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure and are merely illustrative examples.

(Vessel configuration)
Figures 1 to 3 are schematic diagrams of a ship according to one embodiment. Figures 1 and 2 are schematic diagrams of a container ship as a ship according to one embodiment when viewed from the top, and Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a ferry ship as a ship according to one embodiment when viewed from the side. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, a ship 200 according to one embodiment includes a hull 202 including a first deck 204.

The ship 200 includes a plurality of storage modules 11, an installation space 1 for installing the plurality of storage modules 11, an entrance/exit 3, and an air flow forming section 8. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the ship 200 may be a container ship capable of loading cargo such as containers on its deck. In the case of a container ship, the ship 200 has an outer space 2 outside the installation space 1 inside the ship. As shown in FIG. 3, the ship 200 may be a ferry ship that transports passengers and automobiles and loads automobiles on a plurality of vehicle decks provided inside the ship. In the case of a ferry ship, an outer space is provided outside the ship 200. The ferry ship may have a plurality of vehicle decks as shown in FIG. 3. The ship 200 (ferry ship) shown in FIG. 3 includes a third deck 206 provided inside the hull 202 and a second deck 208 provided above the third deck 206 inside the hull 202.

In some embodiments, the ship 200 may be equipped with an operational support device 6, which will be described later.

The installation space 1 is a space in which one or more storage modules 11 are arranged. In the case of a container ship type, the installation space may be provided on the first deck 204 as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2. In the case of a ferry ship type, the installation space 1 may be provided, for example, on the third deck 206, the second deck 208, and the first deck 204 as shown in FIG. 3.

The outer space 2 is a space other than the installation space 1, and may be, for example, a space where passengers work. The outer space 2 and the installation space 1 are separated by a partition wall 10. For example, in the case of the container ship type ship 200 shown in Figures 1 and 2, the outer space 2 may be a space on the first deck 204, and may include a room having the partition wall 10 for passengers to work. In the case of the ferry ship type ship 200 shown in Figure 3, the space outside the ship 200 corresponds to the outer space 2, and the outer wall of the ship 200 corresponds to the partition wall 10. However, passengers can also work in the installation space 1 other than the outer space 2 or the first deck 204. In addition, passengers are not limited to non-medical passengers such as medical personnel such as doctors and workers who work on electrical/communication equipment, but also include related persons of the patient who board the ship 200 to visit the patient, etc.

The entrance/exit 3 is provided between the installation space 1 and the outer space 2, and is an area through which passengers pass when moving between the installation space 1 and the outer space 2. The entrance/exit 3 may be provided with a door, or in the case of the ferry-type vessel 200 shown in FIG. 3, the entrance/exit 3 may include a rampway.

Each of the multiple storage modules 11 is a storage module for accommodating a patient.
The storage module 11 includes equipment for storing a patient inside. For example, equipment such as a bed for storing a patient and an electrocardiogram monitor for checking the condition of the patient are installed inside the storage module 11. The storage module 11 may be fixed to the floor surface of the ship 200 by a fixing device to prevent the storage module 11 from falling over. The storage module 11 may include a container or a tent. A container is a rectangular parallelepiped structure in which cargo is loaded. In the ISO standard, for example, a 20 ft container and a 40 ft container are standardized. Both of these containers have long walls and short walls. When the storage module 11 is not installed on the ship 200, it may be installed in a park, a square, or the like.

The storage module 11 may include a partition that divides the internal space into a plurality of divided spaces arranged in series in the longitudinal direction. The plurality of divided spaces may include an antechamber adjacent to the entrance of the storage module 11, an air-conditioning room to which an exhaust duct 114 for discharging air from the storage module 11 is connected, and a storage room for accommodating a patient, which is provided between the antechamber and the air-conditioning room. The storage module 11 may include a partition that divides the internal space into a plurality of divided spaces arranged in series in the lateral direction.

In the above-described embodiment, the antechamber and the storage room are separated within the storage module 11, so that the chances of passengers coming into contact with infectious disease patients while working in the antechamber can be reduced. In addition, because the air-conditioning room is located next to the storage room, air contaminated by patients can be efficiently exhausted through the exhaust duct 114.

The multiple accommodation modules 11 include a first module 111 and a second module 112 that is provided at a position farther away from the first module 111 with respect to the entrance/exit 3. When accommodating infectious disease patients in the accommodation modules 11, seriously ill patients are accommodated in the second module 112 and mildly ill patients are accommodated in the first module 111. However, the number of accommodation modules 11 is not limited to two, and the classification of the severity of the patient may be more detailed. For example, the symptoms of the patient may be divided into four stages, and the patient may be accommodated in modules farther away from the first module 111 with respect to the entrance/exit 3 in order according to the severity of the infectious disease patient. The first module 111 stores equipment for mildly ill patients. Examples of equipment for mildly ill patients stored in the first module 111 include medical beds and thermometers. The second module 112 stores equipment for severely ill patients that is not stored in the first module 111. Examples of equipment for critically ill patients stored in the second module 112 include an artificial ventilator and an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system.

In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, for example, in a plan view, the distance between the second module 112 and the entrance/exit 3 is longer than the distance between the first module 111 and the entrance/exit 3.

In one embodiment, the distance between the second module 112 and the entrance 3 is longer than the distance between the first module 111 and the entrance 3 in the vertical direction. However, the vertical direction is defined as the vertical upward direction along the direction of gravity, and the vertical downward direction as the downward direction. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, in the case of a ferry ship, the first module 111 may be provided on the same floor as the rampway (entrance 3) (third deck 206 in FIG. 3), and the second module 112 may be provided on a different floor from the first module 111 (second deck 208 and first deck 204 in FIG. 3). Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the second module 112 may be provided on a floor higher than the floor on which the first module 111 is installed. By arranging the modules in this way, the more vertically upward the patient is accommodated, the more severe the symptoms.

In this way, by storing the seriously ill patient in the second module 112, distance can be maintained between the passengers and the seriously ill patient, and the frequency of contact can be reduced. This reduces the risk of droplet infection or airborne infection from the seriously ill patient to the passengers.

In one embodiment, the air flow forming unit 8 is configured to form an air flow from the first module 111 toward the second module 112. The air flow forming unit 8 may also be configured to form an air flow in a direction from the outer space 2 toward the installation space 1.

According to the above embodiment, the distance between the second module 112 and the outer space 2 can be increased, and an air flow from the first module 111 to the second module 112 can be formed. Therefore, by accommodating patients who are more seriously ill than those in the first module 111 in the second module 112, the outer space 2 can be separated from the second module 112 in which the seriously ill patients are accommodated. In addition, since an air flow from the first module 111 to the second module 112 is formed, it is possible to prevent air contaminated by the presence of infectious disease patients in the accommodation modules (the first module 111 and the second module 112) from heading toward the entrance/exit 3. In other words, according to the above embodiment, the distance between the outer space 2 in which passengers stay and the seriously ill patients can be increased, and air contaminated by infectious diseases can be prevented from heading toward the outer space 2. This reduces the risk of infection for passengers.

The air flow forming unit 8 may include a suction unit 4 (4A, 4B) configured to suck in air from the entrance/exit 3 and air from the first module 111. For example, a fan or a blower may be used as the suction unit 4. In this case, the suction unit 4 can suck in air from the entrance/exit 3 and air from the first module 111, forming an air flow toward the second module 112. This can prevent contaminated air from moving from the installation space 1 to the outer space 2, reducing the risk of infection for passengers.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the suction unit 4 (suction unit 4A in FIG. 1) may be installed between the first module 111 and the entrance/exit 3. By installing the suction unit 4 in this manner, the air at the entrance/exit 3 and the air at the first module 111 can be directed toward the second module 112. By forming such an air flow, it becomes difficult for air contaminated by an infectious disease patient to flow into the location where passengers are located. Therefore, the risk of infection for passengers can be reduced.

In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the suction unit 4 (4A, 4B) may be provided on the second module 112 side rather than on the entrance/exit 3 side. Also, the suction unit 4 may be provided between the first module 111 and the second module 112. In this case, since the suction unit 4 is not provided between the first module 111 and the entrance/exit 3, the suction unit 4 is less likely to impede the movement of passengers through the entrance/exit 3.

In one embodiment, the suction unit 4 may be provided outside the first module 111 and the second module 112. In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2, the suction unit 4A is provided outside the first module 111 and the second module 112.

In the above-described embodiment, the suction unit 4 (4A) forms an air flow from the first module 111 to the second module 112 outside the first module 111 and the second module 112. This makes it possible to suppress the inflow of contaminated air outside the first module 111 and the second module 112 into the outer space 2 where the passengers stay. This makes it possible to further reduce the risk of infection for the passengers.
In addition, the suction unit 4 (4A) may send air so as to form a flow of air from the first module 111 to the second module 112, rather than actively sucking in air.

In one embodiment, the air flow forming unit 8 includes a pipe 9 provided between the first module 111 and the second module 112, and is configured such that air from the first module 111 is guided to the second module 112 via the pipe 9.

The piping 9 may be provided to connect a pair of storage modules 11 to each other. In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figures 2 and 3, the first module 111 and the second module 112 are connected by the piping 9.

2 and 3, the air flow forming unit 8 may include a suction unit 4 (4B) provided inside the pipe 9. As shown in Fig. 2 and 3, the suction unit 4 (4B) may be provided inside the pipe 9 near the first module 111. The suction unit 4 (4B) may be provided inside the pipe 9 near the second module 112.
Furthermore, the suction unit 4 (4B) may send air so as to form a flow of air going from the first module 111 to the second module 112, rather than actively sucking in air.

In the above embodiment, the air in the first module 111 moves toward the second module 112 through the air flow forming section 8 including the piping 9. This makes it possible to prevent the contaminated air in the first module 111 and the second module 112 from flowing into the outer space 2. In other words, by moving the contaminated air in the first module 111 to the second module through the piping 9, it is possible to prevent the contaminated air from diffusing outside the first module 111 and the second module 112 compared to the case where the air does not pass through the piping 9. This reduces the chance that patients with mild symptoms or passengers will come into contact with contaminated air, further reducing the risk of infection.

The shape and length of the pipe 9 are not particularly limited as long as it is possible to move air from the first module 111 to the second module 112.

In one embodiment, the air flow forming unit 8 may be configured, for example, by arranging the first module 111 on the windward side and the second module 112 on the leeward side when the ship 200 is moored at a port or the like.

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a ship according to one embodiment, viewed from the front. As shown in Figure 4, the storage module 11 may be provided with an exhaust duct 114 for discharging air from the storage module 11. As shown in Figure 2, the exhaust duct 114 is configured to protrude outward from the outer contour of the ship 200. Also, the exhaust duct 114 has an outlet 115 configured to face the sea surface SL. The shape of the exhaust duct 114 may be, for example, approximately L-shaped. In this case, the exhaust duct 114 protrudes outward from the outer contour of the ship 200 in the horizontal direction and bends vertically downward.

If contaminated air were to be discharged directly into the air from an opening in the storage module 11, or from an exhaust duct 114 that only extends to the inside of the outer contour of the ship 200, there is a risk that contaminated air would remain on the first deck 204 where passengers are present. In addition, if the exhaust duct 114 is configured so that the exhaust port 115 opens toward the side of the storage module 11 and does not face the sea surface SL, the contaminated air exhausted from the storage module 11 is likely to be dispersed into the air from the exhaust port 115. Furthermore, if there is a wind flow from the exhaust port 115 side toward the storage module 11 side, the contaminated air from the storage module 11 will flow toward the first deck 204. This increases the chances that contaminated air will come into contact with the passengers, which may increase the risk of infection for the passengers.

In this regard, by facing the exhaust port 115 of the exhaust duct 114 toward the sea surface SL as in the above-mentioned embodiment, the exhaust air from the accommodation module 11 can be discharged toward the sea surface SL through the exhaust port 115 facing the sea surface SL. Therefore, compared to a case where the exhaust port 115 of the exhaust duct 114 opens toward the side, it is possible to prevent contaminated air from flowing into the first deck 204. This can further reduce the risk of infection for passengers.

The exhaust outlet 115 may be installed closer to the sea level SL than the first deck 204 in the vertical direction. In this case, the vertical height H2 between the exhaust outlet 115 and the sea level SL is equal to or less than the vertical height H1 between the first deck 204 and the sea level SL. In this case, the exhaust outlet 115 of the exhaust duct 114 does not have to face the sea level SL.

In the above-described embodiment, the exhaust port 115 is installed closer to the sea surface SL than the first deck 204 in the vertical direction, so that a distance can be secured between the exhaust port 115 and the first deck 204. If the distance between the exhaust port 115 and the first deck 204 in the vertical direction is not secured, contaminated air may flow into the first deck 204. However, in the above-described embodiment in which the distance between the exhaust port 115 and the first deck 204 in the vertical direction is secured, it is possible to effectively prevent air discharged from the exhaust port 115 toward the sea surface SL from flowing into the first deck 204.
In order to exhaust the air inside the storage module 11 to the outside, an air flow forming unit 8 such as a suction unit 4B may be provided inside the exhaust duct 114 or inside the storage module 11.

The vertical height H2 between the exhaust port 115 and the sea surface SL may be 2/3 or less of the vertical height H1 between the first deck 204 and the sea surface SL. In this case, the distance between the exhaust port 115 and the first deck 204 can be secured to be long. This makes it possible to more effectively prevent air exhausted from the exhaust port 115 toward the sea surface SL from flowing into the first deck 204.

The vertical height H2 between the exhaust port 115 and the sea level SL may be 1/3 or more of the vertical height H1 between the first deck 204 and the sea level SL. In this case, the distance between the exhaust port 115 and the sea level SL is not too short. This prevents the air discharged from the exhaust port 115 toward the sea level SL from bouncing off the sea level SL, and more effectively prevents the bouncing air from flowing into the first deck 204.

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a storage module and a treatment module in one embodiment, viewed from the side. As shown in Figure 5, the ship 200 may be equipped with a treatment module 12 in addition to the storage module 11. The treatment module 12 is a module equipped with equipment for treating a patient inside. For example, a storage container that stores an operating table and treatment instruments for operating on a patient is installed inside the treatment module 12. The treatment module 12 may be a container or a tent.

As shown in FIG. 2, the second storage module 112 and the treatment module 12 may be disposed in close proximity. In one embodiment, in a plan view, the distance between the treatment module 12 and the second module 112 is shorter than the distance between the treatment module 12 and the first module 111. When there are a plurality of second modules 112 and a plurality of first modules 111, the distance between the treatment module 12 and any of the second modules 112 may be shorter than the distance between adjacent second modules 112. Also, each distance between the treatment module 12 and all the second modules 112 may be shorter than each distance between the treatment module 12 and the first module 111. The storage module 11 and the treatment module 12 may be arranged along the longitudinal direction of the vessel 200 or along the width direction of the vessel 200. Also, the storage module 11 and the treatment module 12 may be stacked vertically.

In this case, since the distance between the second module 112 and the treatment module 12 is closer than the distance between the first module 111 and the treatment module 12, seriously ill patients accommodated in the second module 112 can be treated more quickly in the treatment module 12.

In one embodiment, the storage module 11 and the treatment module 12 may be arranged at different positions in the vertical direction. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the treatment module 12 may be stacked on the storage module 11. In the case of the ferry-type ship 200 shown in FIG. 3, for example, the treatment module 12 may be arranged on the first deck 204, and the second module 112 may be arranged on the second deck 208. However, the arrangement of the modules is not limited to the above, and the storage module 11 may be arranged on the first deck 204, and the treatment module 12 may be arranged on the second deck 208 or the third deck 206. The upper and lower levels are made movable by providing a lifting section 117 such as an elevator or stairs. In this case, the distance between the lifting section 117 and the second module 112 in the vertical direction may be shorter than the distance between the first module 111 and the second module 112.

When the storage module 11 and the treatment module 12 are stacked, the installation area occupied by the modules inside the ship 200 can be reduced. In addition, the second module 112 and the treatment module 12 are arranged vertically, and a lifting section 117 is provided for moving up and down between the second module 112 and the treatment module 12, making it easier to move between the second module 112 and the treatment module 12. In addition, since the distance between the second module 112 and the lifting section 117 is short, it is easy to transport seriously ill patients to the treatment module 12.

In some embodiments, a lifting section 117 is provided between the stacked storage module 11 and treatment module 12 to allow movement between them. For example, the lifting section 117 may be a ladder or steps. The lifting section 117 may also be provided outside the storage module 11 or treatment module 12, or may be provided inside the storage module 11 or treatment module 12.

According to the above-described embodiment, a lifting section 117 is provided for lifting and lowering between the stacked storage module 11 and treatment module 12, facilitating movement between the storage module 11 and treatment module 12.

Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of storage modules and non-medical modules according to one embodiment. As shown in Figure 6, the ship 200 may be equipped with a non-medical module 13 in addition to the storage module 11. Examples of the non-medical module 13 include a seawater treatment module, a communication equipment module, an electrical equipment module, and an air conditioning module. The storage module 11 and the non-medical module 13 may be stacked vertically. By placing the non-medical module 13, which is less necessary or less frequent, at the top, the storage module 11, which is more frequently or urgently required, can be placed on the deck where passengers can easily move between the entrance 3.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, an air conditioning module 13 may be stacked on top of the storage module 11. The air conditioning module 13 is a module that has a function of providing air conditioning within the storage module 11. The air conditioning module 13 shown in FIG. 6 includes an outdoor unit 131 and an indoor unit 132. The air conditioning module 13 provides air conditioning within the storage module 11 via the indoor unit 132. In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 6, a cavity 133 is provided in the ceiling 11d of the storage module 11 and the floor 13b of the air conditioning module 13, and a portion of the indoor unit 132 is fitted into this cavity 133.

According to the above embodiment, the air conditioning module 13 including the outdoor unit 131 and the indoor unit 132 is stacked on the storage module 11, so there is no need to install the outdoor unit 131 and the indoor unit 132 in the storage module 11 itself. This prevents the space inside the storage module 11 from being narrowed by the air conditioning equipment. In addition, by ventilating the storage module 11 through the air conditioning module 13 installed on the storage module 11, viruses and bacteria inside the storage module 11 can be reduced. In addition, blind spots of the air flow can be reduced, so the temperature and humidity inside the storage module 11 can be adjusted evenly. Furthermore, the air flow from the upper part of the storage module 11, such as the ceiling, toward the floor surface can prevent dust, viruses, and the like remaining in the lower space of the storage module 11 from being stirred up, and the inside of the storage module 11 can be kept clean.

7 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic diagram of a ship according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the ship 200 may include a waste module 5 in addition to the storage module 11. The waste module 5 is a module for loading medical waste inside. As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 7, the waste module 5 may be disposed between the first module 111 and the entrance/exit 3. In the above-mentioned embodiment, the waste module 5 storing medical waste is disposed near the entrance/exit 3, so that the medical waste collector (passenger) can collect medical waste without approaching the storage module 11 in which the patient is accommodated. This reduces the risk of infection for passengers. Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the waste module 5 may be disposed near the entrance/exit 3 in a ferry ship. By disposing the medical module 5 near the rampway (entrance/exit 3) that is connected to the outside of the ship 200 and through which vehicles can enter and exit, the medical waste can be quickly transported from the rampway (entrance/exit 3) to the outside of the ship 200. Furthermore, vehicles and passengers for collecting medical waste can collect medical waste without entering the inside of the ship 200.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, for example, the storage module 11 may include a negative pressure maintaining unit 116 for maintaining a negative pressure inside the storage module 11. The negative pressure maintaining unit 116 may include, for example, a blower for drawing air from the outside into the storage module 11, and a blower for discharging air inside the storage module 11 to the outside. These blowers can adjust the balance between the amount of air drawn into the storage module 11 and the amount of air exhausted from the storage module 11, making it possible to maintain a negative pressure (low pressure) inside the storage module 11 compared to the outside of the storage module 11.

According to the above-described embodiment, a negative pressure maintaining unit 116 is provided to maintain the inside of the storage module 11 at a negative pressure, so that it is possible to prevent contaminated air inside the storage module 11 from moving to the outside of the storage module 11. As a result, it becomes difficult for contaminated air to diffuse outside the storage module 11, and the risk of infection for passengers can be further reduced.

Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing a plan view of a ship according to one embodiment. As shown in Figure 8, each of the multiple storage modules 11 may be a rectangular container having side walls 119. At least one of the side walls forming the side walls 119 may be provided with an opening 118 through which a patient can pass.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8, the multiple containers as the storage module 11 include multiple pairs of containers arranged in a straight line. Each of the multiple pairs of containers may include a pair of containers arranged such that the openings 118 provided in the side walls 119 face each other. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the first module 111 and the second module 112 each have two containers arranged on the first deck 204. Furthermore, the containers of the first module 111 and the second module 112 are arranged such that their openings 118 face each other.

By arranging the storage modules 11 in this manner, the travel distance of passengers from the entrance/exit 3 to each storage module 11 can be reduced.

FIG. 9 is a diagram that illustrates a plan view of a marine vessel according to one embodiment.
9, each of the storage modules 11 includes a rectangular parallelepiped container having a side wall portion 119 including a pair of long walls 141 and a pair of short walls 142, and the storage modules 11 may include a plurality of containers linearly arranged such that the long walls 141 face each other. Furthermore, each of the containers forming the linear arrangement may have an opening 118 provided in the short wall 142 of the pair of short walls 142 that is closer to the entrance/exit 3 and through which a patient can pass.

According to the above-described embodiment, the opening 118 of the storage module 11 faces the entrance/exit 3, thereby reducing the travel time of passengers between the entrance/exit 3 and the storage module 11.

9, each of the multiple storage modules 11 may have a partition that divides the internal space of the storage module 11 into multiple divided spaces arranged in series in the longitudinal direction. The multiple divided spaces may include a front room 120 adjacent to the entrance of the storage module 11, an air-conditioning room 122 to which an exhaust duct 114a for discharging air from the storage module 11 is connected, and a storage room 121 for accommodating a patient, which is provided between the front room 120 and the air-conditioning room 122. The entrance of the storage module 11 may be an opening 118 provided in the side wall portion 119 of the container. In addition, the exhaust duct 114a in this embodiment may be the same as the exhaust duct 114, or may be a different one. In addition, the storage modules 11 may be connected to each other by the exhaust duct 114a, and contaminated air may be discharged from the exhaust duct 114a of the storage module 11 closest to the outer contour of the ship 200. The storage module 11 may include a partition that divides the internal space into multiple divided spaces arranged in series in the transverse direction.

According to the above-described embodiment, by dividing the space within the storage module 11, it is possible to reduce the frequency with which passengers come into contact with air contaminated by infectious disease patients. Furthermore, by connecting the storage modules 11 with exhaust ducts 114a, it is possible to exhaust contaminated air within the storage module 11 from one location, rather than from multiple locations. By exhausting contaminated air from one location, it is possible to reduce the risk of passengers coming into contact with contaminated air.

10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the arrangement of two types of storage modules 11. In one embodiment, each of the multiple storage modules 11 may include a rectangular parallelepiped container having a side wall portion 119 including a pair of long walls 141 and a pair of short walls 142. The multiple containers include a short container 113b and a long container 113a having a long wall 141a longer than the long wall 141b of the short container 113b. The multiple storage modules 11 may include a short container 113b and multiple long containers 113a each connected to the long wall 141b of the short container 113b. For example, the short container 113b may be a 20 ft container and the long container 113a may be a 40 ft container. A differential pressure regulator 123 may be provided at the joint between the short container 113b and the long container 113a. For example, when using the short container 113b as an antechamber and the long container 113a as a chamber for housing a patient, the inside of the long container 113a may be kept at a negative pressure by the differential pressure regulator 123. An example of the differential pressure regulator 123 is a damper. Furthermore, the joint may be provided with an opening 118a that allows movement between the short container 113b and the long container 113a.

According to the above-mentioned embodiment, two different sizes of containers can be efficiently arranged, allowing more patients to be accommodated. By maintaining negative pressure inside the container used as a storage room, the chances of passengers in the antechamber coming into contact with contaminated air can be reduced.

Also, as shown in FIG. 10, two openings 118a may be provided in the long wall 141b of the short container 113b, and two long containers 113a having openings 118a provided in the short wall 142a may be joined together. In this case, the short wall 142b of the short container 113b and the long wall 141a of the long container 113a may be arranged so as to be aligned in a straight line. This makes it easy to align the openings 118a provided in the short container 113b and the long container 113a, and the opening for installing the differential pressure regulator 123, and reduces the time required to install the storage module 11.

(Configuration of the Operation Support Device)
The operational support device according to some embodiments is a device for supporting the operation of a medical facility including a plurality of accommodation modules for accommodating patients. In one embodiment, the medical facility may be the ship 200 described above, or may be a facility provided on land (e.g., a park, etc.). In the case of the ship 200, the operational support device 6 may be provided anywhere on the ship 200, and the calculation unit 62 may be provided outside the ship.

The operation support device 6 determines contamination level information for each of the storage modules 11 based on the storage information, including the presence or absence of a patient stored in the storage module 11, and the information on the severity of the patient. Here, the contamination level information is information that indicates in stages how contaminated the inside of the storage module 11 is with an infectious disease. The contamination level information may be evaluated in two stages, for example, "clean" and "unclean." It may also be evaluated in three stages using colors such as red, yellow, and green, with red indicating the more severe symptoms of the stored patient and green indicating that no patient is stored.

Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of control by an operation support device according to one embodiment. As shown in Figure 11, the operation support device 6 includes a calculation unit 62 having at least an acquisition unit 621 and a determination unit 622. The calculation unit 62 determines contamination level information for each storage module 11 based on storage information including the presence or absence of a patient stored in the storage module 11 and information on the severity of the patient.

The acquisition unit 621 acquires accommodation information, including whether or not there is a accommodated patient, and the severity of the patient's symptoms. The accommodation information includes at least information on whether or not a patient is present in the accommodation module 11. The accommodation information may also include information on the number of patients in the accommodation module 11. The severity of the patient's symptoms includes information on the patient's condition, such as the patient's body temperature, heart rate, oxygen saturation, etc. The information may be collected manually by the passenger and manually input to the acquisition unit 621. The information may also be collected using a sensor 61 (described below) and automatically input to the acquisition unit 621.

The determination unit 622 determines contamination level information indicating the contamination level for each storage module 11 based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit 621.

According to the above-described embodiment, the operation support device 6 determines the contamination level information according to the presence or absence of a patient in each storage module 11 and the severity of the patient's condition, eliminating the need for passengers to determine contamination level information for each storage module 11.

In one embodiment, the calculation unit 62 may include a generation unit 623 for generating a color or image indicating the contamination level information. As described above, the color or image may indicate the level of contamination with colors such as red, yellow, and green, or may be an image consisting of text information such as "clean" and "unclean."

The calculation unit 62 includes a computer equipped with a processor (CPU, etc.), a storage device (memory device; RAM, etc.), an auxiliary storage unit, an interface, etc. The calculation unit 62 receives a signal from the sensor 61 via the interface. The processor is configured to process the signal thus received. The processor is also configured to process a program deployed in the storage device. This realizes the functions of each of the functional units described above (acquisition unit 621, determination unit 622, generation unit 623, etc.).

The processing contents in the calculation unit 62 are implemented as a program executed by the processor. The program may be stored in the auxiliary storage unit. When the programs are executed, these programs are deployed in the storage device. The processor reads the program from the storage device and executes the instructions contained in the program.

The operation support device 6 may include a sensor 61 for detecting the condition of a patient accommodated in the accommodation module 11. The sensor 61 may be a body temperature sensor and detect the body temperature of the patient. The sensor 61 may also be a camera or a facial recognition sensor and may detect the age, sex, and number of patients accommodated. The sensor 61 may measure the heart rate of the patient.

The operation support device 6 may include a display unit 641 for displaying the color or image generated by the generation unit 623. The display unit 641 may include, for example, a display, a lamp, etc. The display, lamp, etc. may be provided corresponding to each of the multiple storage modules 11.

(Operational support flow)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a medical equipment operation support method using an operation support device according to an embodiment. In the following, an operation support method for a ship 200 as an example of medical equipment will be described. FIGS. 13 to 16 are diagrams for explaining an operation support method using an operation support device according to an embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a contamination level information color display when a seriously ill patient is accommodated by a driving support device according to an embodiment. FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a contamination level information color display when a seriously ill patient is carried out by a driving support device according to an embodiment. FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a contamination level information character display when a seriously ill patient is accommodated by a driving support device according to an embodiment. FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a contamination level information character display when a seriously ill patient is carried out by a driving support device according to an embodiment.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figures 13 to 16, the ship 200 (medical equipment) includes a plurality of storage modules 11 (three in the figure, 11a to 11c) installed in the installation space 1, and a corridor module 7 is provided between the storage modules 11 and the outer space 2. In addition, a display unit 641 (641a to 641c) is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of storage modules 11. In the illustrated embodiment, the display unit 641 is provided at an entrance installed between the storage module 11 and the corridor module 7. In other embodiments, the entire wall, ceiling, or floor of the storage module 11 may function as the display unit 641, or a portion of the wall, ceiling, or floor may function as the display unit 641 (641a to 641c).

Also, as shown in FIG. 13 to FIG. 16, the corridor module 7 may be installed in the installation space 1 so as to connect the entrance 3 and the storage module 11. In this case, the corridor module 7 may be provided with a display unit 642 (642a to 642d). As shown in the figures, the corridor module 7 may be divided into a plurality of areas corresponding to a plurality of storage modules 11, and the corridor display units 642 (642a to 642d) may be provided corresponding to the plurality of areas. For example, the display units 641a to 641c may be provided in front of the entrances of the storage modules 11a to 11c, and the display unit 642d may be provided in the corridor module 7 between the storage module 11 and the entrance 3. The display unit 642 may be installed inside the corridor module 7, or the entire wall, ceiling, or floor surface of the corridor module 7 or a part of these may function as the display unit 642 (642a to 642d).

As shown in FIG. 12, in one embodiment, first, the accommodation information of each accommodation module 11 and the severity of the patient accommodated in the accommodation module 11 are detected (S1). In step S1, the condition of the patient may be detected using a sensor 61. Specifically, in FIG. 13 and FIG. 15, the sensor 61 is configured to sense the body temperature of the patients 81, 82a, 82b accommodated in the accommodation module 11 and send a signal indicating the body temperature to the calculation unit 62. The sensor 61 is also configured to recognize the face of the patient accommodated in the accommodation module 11, for example, by a camera, predict information such as the patient's gender, age, and number of people accommodated, and send a signal indicating this information to the calculation unit 62. Also, this information may be input manually to the operation support device 6 without using the sensor 61.

Next, the acquisition unit 621 receives a signal indicating the patient's condition from the sensor 61, and acquires admission information and severity based on this signal (S2).

For example, in Figures 13 and 15, a mildly ill patient 81 and seriously ill patients 82a and 82b are housed in housing modules 11a, 11b, and 11c, respectively. In this case, the sensors 61 provided corresponding to each of the housing modules 11a to 11c all detect body temperature. From this, the acquisition unit 621 can acquire housing information indicating that a patient is housed in each of the housing modules 11a to 11c.

In addition, information indicating the definition of the severity is stored in advance in the storage device of the calculation unit 62. This definition includes a correspondence between the severity (severe, mild, no symptoms, etc.) and the range of body temperature corresponding to each severity. Therefore, the severity of the patient can be acquired based on the patient's body temperature detected by the sensor 61 and the above-mentioned definition information. In the case of Figures 13 and 15, the acquisition unit 621 can acquire the severity of the patient in the storage module 11a as mild because the body temperature is lower than the temperature determined to be severe, and the severity of the patient in the storage modules 11b and 11c as severe because the body temperature is higher than the temperature determined to be severe, based on the storage device. In addition, based on the gender and age information of the patient sent to the calculation unit 62, it may be determined whether the patient is likely to become severe, and the severity of the patient may be acquired.

In other words, in the case of Figures 13 and 15, the information acquired by accommodation modules 11b and 11c is "accommodating a patient and the patient is seriously ill," and the information acquired by accommodation module 11a is "accommodating a patient and the patient is mildly ill."

In another embodiment, instead of step S1, the containment information of the containment module 11 and the severity of the patient may be acquired manually by the occupant. The containment information and severity acquired in this manner may be stored in a storage device (memory, hard disk, etc.) of the calculation unit 62 by input by the occupant. Then, in step S2, the acquisition unit 621 may acquire the containment information and severity by reading the containment information and severity stored in the storage device.

Next, based on the containment information and severity acquired in step S2, the determination unit 622 determines contamination level information for each containment module 11 (S3).

For example, the information acquired in step S2 for storage modules 11b and 11c is "Housing a patient and the patient is seriously ill", so when the contamination level information is displayed in color as in FIG. 13, the contamination level information for storage modules 11b and 11c is determined to be red, indicating a severe condition. Also, for example, the information acquired in step S2 for storage module 11a is "Housing a patient and the patient is mildly ill", so in FIG. 13, the contamination level information for storage module 11a is determined to be yellow, indicating a mild condition. When contamination level information is displayed in text information as in FIG. 15, a severe or mildly ill patient is determined to be in an "infected" state. Since storage modules 11a, 11b, and 11c are all "Housing a patient and the patient is infected", the contamination level information for these storage modules 11 is determined to be "unclean". However, the state where "no patient is housed" is determined to be "clean".

Furthermore, the generation unit 623 generates a color or image indicating the contamination level information determined in step S3 (S4). In FIG. 13, the generation unit 623 generates an image of red and yellow, which is the contamination level information determined in step S3. In FIG. 15, the generation unit 623 generates an image of the information "unclean", which is the contamination level information determined in S3.

Then, the color or image generated in step S4 is displayed, for example, by the display unit 641 (S5). The display units 641 (641a to 641c) provided in the storage modules 11 (11a to 11c) display the color or image generated based on the contamination level information within each storage module 11. In FIG. 13, the display units 641b, 641c corresponding to the storage modules 11b, 11c in which serious patients are being housed display the color red. The display unit 641a corresponding to the storage module 11a in which mildly ill patients are being housed displays the color yellow. In FIG. 15, the display units 641a, 641b, 641c corresponding to the storage modules 11a, 11b, 11c in which patients are being housed display the text information "unclean."

Colors or images may be displayed on the display units 642a to 642d of the corridor module 7. In the case of FIG. 13, red may be displayed on display units 642b and 642c as the range for accommodating seriously ill patients, yellow on display unit 642a as the range for accommodating mildly ill patients, and green on 642d as the clean range. However, the clean range refers to the range of space where no infectious disease patients are staying. Also, in the case of FIG. 15, unclean may be displayed on display units 642a, 642b, and 642c as the range for accommodating patients, and clean may be displayed on 642d as the clean range.

Figures 14 and 16 are schematic diagrams showing an example in which a seriously ill patient has been removed from storage module 11b. The storage status of storage modules 11b and 11c is similar to that of Figures 13 and 15, so a description thereof will be omitted here. As shown in Figures 14 and 16, in one embodiment, first, the storage information of each storage module 11 and the severity of the patient stored in the storage module 11 are detected (S1). In storage module 11a, since a seriously ill patient 82b has been removed, sensor 61 does not detect the patient's body temperature. Furthermore, for storage module 11a, sensor 61 does not recognize the patient's face.

Next, the acquisition unit 621 receives a signal indicating the patient's condition from the sensor 61, and acquires admission information and severity based on this signal (S2).

For example, in Figures 14 and 16, the sensor 61 does not detect body temperature in the storage module 11a. From this, the acquisition unit 621 can acquire storage information indicating that no patient is being stored in the storage module 11a.

In other words, in the cases of Figures 14 and 16, the accommodation module 11a acquires information that "no patient is accommodated."

Next, based on the containment information and severity obtained in step S2, contamination level information is determined for each containment module 11 (S3).

For example, since the information acquired in step S2 for the storage module 11a is "no patient is housed," in FIG. 14, the determination unit 662 determines that the contamination level information for the storage module 11a is green, indicating that it is in the clean range. When the contamination level information is shown as text information as in FIG. 16, since the storage module 11a is "no patient housed," the determination unit 662 determines that the contamination level information for the storage module 11a is "clean."

Furthermore, the generation unit 623 generates a color or image indicating the contamination level information determined in step S3 (S4). In FIG. 14, the generation unit 623 generates an image of green, which is the contamination level information of the storage module 11b determined in step S3. In FIG. 16, the generation unit 623 generates an image of the information "clean", which is the contamination level information determined in S3.

Next, the color or image generated in step S4 is displayed, for example, by the display unit 641b (S5). In FIG. 14, the display unit 641b provided in the storage module 11a displays the color green. In FIG. 16, the display unit 641b displays the text information "is clean."

A color or image may be displayed on the display unit 642b of the corridor module 7. In the case of FIG. 14, the display unit 642b may display red as the range for housing serious patients. Also, in the case of FIG. 16, the display unit 642b may display "unclean" as the range for housing patients. By displaying the display unit 642b as red or unclean, it is possible to indicate the range where there is a risk of infection even when a patient is housed in the housing module 11a close to the entrance/exit 3.

Figure 17 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display unit of an operation support device according to an embodiment. When an abnormality occurs in a patient in a storage module 11, the display unit 641 or 642 may display an image (route information image) showing a route to the storage module 11 in which the abnormal patient is stored.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17, when an abnormality occurs in a seriously ill patient 82a, the sensor 61 detects the abnormality or the seriously ill patient 82b presses the nurse call button. A signal indicating the abnormality from the sensor 61 or the nurse call button is sent to the calculation unit 62 of the operation support device 6. In the calculation unit 62, the determination unit 622 determines a route (e.g., a route from the outer space 2) to the accommodation module 11b where the abnormality has occurred based on the signal received by the acquisition unit 621. Based on the route determined in this way, the generation unit 623 generates a route information image to be displayed on the display unit 641 or 642.

The display unit 641 or 642 displays the image generated by the generation unit 623, i.e., a route information image including route information to the storage module 11 where the abnormality has occurred. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the display unit 641 or 642 displays the route from the entrance/exit 3 to the storage module 11a as an arrow.

According to the above-described embodiment, even if the passenger does not know the location of the storage module 11 in which the abnormality occurred or which storage module 11 the abnormality occurred in, the passenger can easily reach the storage module 11 in which the abnormality occurred by following the display on the display unit 641 or 642.

The contents described in each of the above embodiments can be understood, for example, as follows:

(1) A marine vessel (200) according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure includes:
A hull (202);
a plurality of accommodation modules (11) for accommodating patients, the accommodation modules (11) being installed in an installation space (1) provided on or inside the hull;
An entrance (3) is provided between the installation space and an outer space (2) isolated from the installation space,
The plurality of containment modules include:
A first module (111);
a second module (112) in which the critical care equipment is stored;
Including,
The second module is provided at a position farther away from the entrance than the first module.

According to the above configuration (1), by storing the seriously ill patient in the second module 112, it is possible to maintain distance between the passengers and the seriously ill patient and to reduce the frequency of contact. This reduces the risk of droplet infection or airborne infection from the seriously ill patient to the passengers.

(2) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (1),
The vessel,
An air flow forming unit (8) is provided that is configured to form an air flow from the first module toward the second module.

According to the above configuration (2), the second module is separated from the outer space, and an air flow is formed from the first module toward the second module. Therefore, by accommodating patients who are more seriously ill than those in the first module in the second module, it is possible to separate the outer space from the seriously ill patients. In addition, since an air flow is formed from the first module toward the second module, it is possible to prevent contaminated air from the accommodation module from heading toward the entrance/exit. In other words, according to the above configuration (2), the distance between the outer space where passengers stay and the seriously ill patients is increased, and air contaminated by infectious diseases is prevented from heading toward the outer space, thereby reducing the risk of infection of infectious diseases to passengers.

(3) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (2),
The air flow forming section includes a blower section (4) configured to draw air from the first module.

According to the above configuration (3), the blower section can suck in air from the first module and form an air flow toward the second module. This can prevent contaminated air from moving from the installation space to the outer space, reducing the risk of infection for passengers.

(4) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (3),
The air blowing section is provided on the opposite side of the first module from the entrance.

According to the above configuration (4), the blower is provided at a position closer to the second module than the first module, so there is no need to place the blower at a position between the entrance and the first module. Therefore, the space near the entrance through which passengers pass is not occupied by the blower, so passengers can move smoothly through that space.

(5) In some embodiments, in any of the configurations (2) to (4) above,
The air flow forming section includes a pipe (9) provided between the first module and the second module, and is configured such that air from the first module is guided to the second module via the pipe.

According to the above configuration (5), the air from the first module is guided to the second module through a pipe provided between the first module and the second module, so that the contaminated air in the first module and the second module can be prevented from flowing into the outer space. In addition, by moving the contaminated air in the first module to the second module through the pipe, the diffusion of the contaminated air to the outside of the first module and the second module can be prevented compared to the case where the air is not moved through the pipe. This reduces the chance that patients with mild symptoms and passengers will come into contact with contaminated air, further reducing the risk of infection.

(6) In some embodiments, in any of the configurations (1) to (5) above,
The vessel,
At least one of the plurality of storage modules includes an exhaust duct (114) for exhausting air from the storage module;
The exhaust duct is configured with an outlet (115) facing sea level.

According to the above configuration (6), exhaust air from the accommodation module can be discharged toward the sea surface through an exhaust port facing the sea surface. Therefore, compared to when the exhaust duct exhaust port faces to the side, contaminated air is less likely to spread, and the risk of infection for workers can be further reduced.

(7) In some embodiments, in any of the configurations (1) to (6) above,
the vessel comprises a treatment module (12) for treating the patient;
In a plan view, the distance between the therapeutic module and the second module is shorter than the distance between the therapeutic module and the first module.

According to the configuration (7) above, the distance between the second accommodation module and the treatment module is shorter than the distance between the first module and the treatment module, so that a seriously ill patient accommodated in the second accommodation module can be treated quickly in the treatment module.

(8) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (7),
The second module and the treatment module are provided at different positions in the up-down direction,
The vessel includes a lift section (117) provided between the second module and the treatment module,
The distance between the lifting section and the second module in the vertical direction is shorter than the distance between the lifting section and the first module.

According to the above configuration (8), a lifting section is provided for lifting between the second module and the treatment module, making it easier to move between the second module and the treatment module. In addition, since the distance between the second module and the lifting section is short, it is easy to transport seriously ill patients to the treatment module.

(9) In some embodiments, in any one of the configurations (1) to (8) above,
The vessel,
An air conditioning module (13) is stacked on top of the storage module.

According to the above configuration (9), by arranging the air conditioning module on the storage module, air conditioning within the storage module can be performed efficiently. In addition, by installing the air conditioning module on the storage module, it is not necessary to install air conditioning piping, etc. within the storage module, and the space within the storage module can be made less likely to be narrowed.

(10) In some embodiments, in any of the configurations (1) to (9) above,
The vessel,
A waste module (5) is provided between the first module and the entrance/exit.

According to the configuration of (10) above, the module carrying medical waste is installed near the entrance and exit, so the medical waste collector (passenger) can collect the medical waste without approaching the storage module where the patient is housed. This reduces the risk of infection for passengers.

(11) In some embodiments, in any one of the configurations (1) to (10) above,
The vessel,
The storage module includes a negative pressure maintaining unit (116) configured to maintain a negative pressure inside the storage module.

The configuration of (11) above makes it difficult for contaminated air inside the storage module to move outside the storage module. This prevents contaminated air from diffusing outside the storage module, further reducing the risk of infection for passengers.

(12) In some embodiments, in any one of the configurations (1) to (11) above,
The vessel,
Each of the plurality of storage modules includes a rectangular parallelepiped container having a side wall portion (119) and an opening (118) provided in the side wall through which the patient can pass;
The plurality of storage modules include a plurality of pairs of the containers arranged in a line, and each of the plurality of pairs of containers includes a pair of containers arranged such that the openings face each other.

According to the configuration of (12) above, a pair of containers is arranged so that the openings of the storage modules face each other, so that the openings of the multiple storage modules are located close to each other. This reduces the movement time between containers for workers, etc. It also reduces the risk of infection for people in the external space.

(13) In some embodiments, in any one of the configurations (1) to (12) above,
Each of the plurality of storage modules includes a rectangular parallelepiped container having side walls including a pair of long walls and a pair of short walls;
The plurality of storage modules include a plurality of the containers arranged in a straight line such that the long walls face each other,
Each of the plurality of containers forming the linear array is provided in one of the pair of short walls closer to the entrance and has an opening through which the patient can pass.

According to the above configuration (13), as many accommodation modules as possible containing patients with similar severity of illness can be arranged in the same row. In addition, since an opening is provided in the short wall near the entrance/exit, the travel time of passengers and others between the accommodation module and the entrance/exit can be shortened.

(14) In some embodiments, in any of the configurations (1) to (13) above,
Each of the plurality of main modules includes a partition that divides an internal space of the storage module into a plurality of divided spaces arranged in series;
The plurality of divided spaces include:
a front chamber (120) adjacent the opening of the storage module;
an air conditioning room (122) to which an exhaust duct (114a) for discharging air from the storage module is connected;
a storage room (121) provided between the anteroom and the air-conditioning room for storing the patient;
Equipped with.

According to the configuration (14) above, the inside of the storage module can be divided, reducing the opportunities for passengers to come into contact with patients.

(15) In some embodiments, in any one of the configurations (1) to (14),
Each of the plurality of storage modules includes a rectangular parallelepiped container having side walls including a pair of long walls and a pair of short walls;
The plurality of containment modules include:
The short container;
a plurality of the long containers each connected to the long wall of the short container;
Equipped with.

The above configuration (15) allows efficient arrangement of containers of two different sizes, making it possible to accommodate more patients.

(16) According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, a ship operation support device includes:
The ship operation support device (6) according to any one of (1) to (15) above as medical equipment,
An acquisition unit (621) configured to acquire, for each of the plurality of storage modules, storage information including the presence or absence of a patient stored in the storage module and information on the severity of the patient;
A determination unit (622) configured to determine contamination level information indicating a contamination level for each of the plurality of storage modules based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit;
Equipped with.

According to the above configuration (16), the operation support device determines the contamination level information according to the presence or absence of a patient in each accommodation module and the severity of the patient's condition, eliminating the need for passengers to determine the contamination level information for each accommodation module.

(17) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (16),
The operation support device includes:
A generating unit (623) configured to generate a color or an image indicating the contamination level information;
A display unit (641, 642) for displaying the color or image;
Equipped with.

According to the configuration (17) above, the contamination level information within each accommodation module is displayed in color or an image, allowing passengers to visually grasp the contamination state of each module.

(18) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (16) or (17),
The operation support device includes:
a sensor (61) for detecting the presence or absence of a patient accommodated in the accommodation module or the severity of the patient;
The acquisition unit is configured to acquire the containment information and the severity information based on a detection result of the sensor.

According to the configuration of (18) above, the sensor can automatically detect the presence or absence of a patient in the accommodation module and the condition of the patient. Therefore, the passenger can automatically obtain the contamination level information without investigating the information for each accommodation module and manually inputting it into the operation support device.

(19) According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, an operation support device for medical equipment includes:
An apparatus for supporting the operation of a medical facility including a plurality of accommodation modules for accommodating patients, comprising:
an acquisition unit configured to acquire, for each of the plurality of storage modules, storage information including the presence or absence of a patient stored in the storage module and information on the severity of the patient;
A determination unit (622) configured to determine contamination level information indicating a contamination level for each of the plurality of storage modules based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit;
Equipped with.

According to the configuration of (19) above, the operation support device determines the contamination level information according to the presence or absence of a patient in each accommodation module and the severity of the patient, which saves the passengers the trouble of determining the contamination level information for each accommodation module. This reduces the burden on the passengers.

(20) A method for operating medical equipment according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure,
A method for operating a medical facility including a plurality of storage modules installed in an installation space, and an entrance provided between the installation space and an outer space isolated from the installation space, comprising:
The plurality of containment modules include:
A first module; and
A second module provided at a position farther away from the entrance than the first module;
Including,
housing a patient in the first module;
storing a critically ill patient in the second module, the critically ill patient being more seriously ill than the patient;
Equipped with.

According to the method (20) above, by storing the seriously ill patient in the second module 112, it is possible to maintain distance between the passengers and the seriously ill patient and to reduce the frequency of contact. This reduces the risk of droplet infection or airborne infection from the seriously ill patient to the passengers.

(21) A method for manufacturing a ship according to at least one embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of:
The method includes the step of installing a plurality of accommodation modules for accommodating patients in an installation space provided on or within the hull,
The step of installing includes:
installing a first module in the installation space, the first module not housing critical care equipment;
The method comprises a step of installing a second module in which the equipment for critically ill patients is stored at a position farther away than the first module in the installation space, based on an entrance/exit provided between the installation space and an outer space isolated from the installation space.

According to the method (21) above, by storing the seriously ill patient in the second module 112, it is possible to maintain distance between the passengers and the seriously ill patient and to reduce the frequency of contact. This reduces the risk of droplet infection or airborne infection from the seriously ill patient to the passengers on the ship.

Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but also includes variations on the above-described embodiments and appropriate combinations of these embodiments.

In this specification, expressions expressing relative or absolute configuration, such as "in a certain direction,""along a certain direction,""parallel,""orthogonal,""center,""concentric," or "coaxial," do not only strictly express such a configuration, but also express a state in which there is a relative displacement with a tolerance or an angle or distance to the extent that the same function is obtained.
For example, expressions indicating that things are in an equal state, such as "identical,""equal," and "homogeneous," not only indicate a state of strict equality, but also indicate a state in which there is a tolerance or a difference to the extent that the same function is obtained.
Furthermore, in this specification, expressions describing shapes such as a rectangular shape or a cylindrical shape do not only refer to shapes such as a rectangular shape or a cylindrical shape in the strict geometric sense, but also refer to shapes that include uneven portions, chamfered portions, etc., to the extent that the same effect can be obtained.
In addition, in this specification, the expressions "comprise,""include," or "have" a certain element are not exclusive expressions that exclude the presence of other elements.

1 Installation space 2 Outside space 3 Entrance/exit 4, 4A, 4B Suction section 5 Waste module 6 Operation support device 7 Corridor module 8 Air flow forming section 9 Pipe 10 Isolation wall 11, 11a to 11c Storage module 12 Treatment module 13 Air conditioning module 61 Sensor 62 Calculation section 81 Patient 82a, 82b Patient 111 First module 112 Second module 113a Long container 113b Short container 114, 114a Exhaust duct 115 Exhaust port 116 Negative pressure maintaining section 117 Lifting section 118, 118a Opening 119 Side wall section 120 Front room 121 Storage room 122 Air conditioning room 123 Differential pressure regulator 131 Outdoor unit 132 Indoor unit 141a, b Long wall 142a, b Short wall 200 Ship 202 Hull 204 1st deck 206 3rd deck 208 2nd deck 621 Acquisition unit 622 Determination unit 623 Generation unit 641, 641a to 641c Display unit 642, 642a to 642d Display unit SL Sea surface

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The hull and
A plurality of accommodation modules for accommodating patients, the accommodation modules being installed in an installation space provided on or within the hull;
An entrance/exit is provided between the installation space and an outer space isolated from the installation space,
The plurality of containment modules include:
A first module in which equipment for mild patients is stored ;
a second module in which critical care equipment is stored; and
Including,
The second module is provided at a position farther away from the entrance than the first module. 2. The marine vessel according to claim 1, further comprising an air flow forming unit configured to form an air flow from the first module toward the second module. The marine vessel according to claim 2 , wherein the air flow forming section includes a suction section configured to draw air from the first module. The ship according to claim 3 , wherein the suction section is provided on an opposite side of the first module from the entrance/exit. 5. The ship described in any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the air flow forming section includes a piping provided between the first module and the second module, and is configured so that air from the first module is guided to the second module via the piping. At least one of the storage modules is mounted on a deck above the hull and includes an exhaust duct for exhausting air from the storage module;
The exhaust duct has an outlet facing the sea surface,
The vertical height between the discharge port and the sea surface is equal to or less than the vertical height between the deck and the sea surface.
A vessel as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5. a treatment module for treating the patient;
The vessel according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, in a plan view, a distance between the treatment module and the second module is shorter than a distance between the treatment module and the first module. The second module and the treatment module are provided at different positions in the up-down direction,
The vessel according to claim 7 , further comprising a lift section provided between the second module and the treatment module. 9. A watercraft as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, comprising an air conditioning module mounted on the storage module. 10. A marine vessel as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, comprising a waste module located between the first module and the access point. 11. The marine vessel according to claim 1, further comprising a negative pressure maintaining unit configured to maintain a negative pressure inside the storage module. each of the plurality of storage modules includes a rectangular parallelepiped container having a side wall and an opening in the side wall through which the patient can pass;
The plurality of storage modules includes a plurality of pairs of the containers arranged in a linear fashion;
The ship according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein each of the plurality of pairs of containers includes a pair of containers arranged such that the openings face each other. Each of the plurality of storage modules includes a rectangular parallelepiped container having side walls including a pair of long walls and a pair of short walls;
the plurality of storage modules include a plurality of the containers arranged in a line such that the long walls face each other;
12. The ship according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of containers forming the linear array is provided in one of the pair of short walls closer to the entrance and has an opening through which the patient can pass. Each of the plurality of storage modules includes a partition that divides an internal space of the storage module into a plurality of divided spaces that are arranged in series,
The plurality of divided spaces include:
a vestibulum adjacent to an entrance of the storage module;
an air conditioning room connected to an exhaust duct for exhausting air from the storage module;
a storage room provided between the anteroom and the air-conditioning room for storing the patient;
14. A marine vessel as claimed in any preceding claim, comprising: Each of the plurality of storage modules includes a rectangular parallelepiped container having side walls including a pair of long walls and a pair of short walls;
the plurality of containers include short containers and long containers whose long walls are longer than the short containers,
The plurality of containment modules include:
The short container;
a plurality of the long containers each connected to the long wall of the short container;
15. A marine vessel as claimed in any preceding claim, comprising: The ship operation support device according to any one of claims 1 to 15, which is a medical facility,
an acquisition unit configured to acquire, for each of the plurality of storage modules, storage information including the presence or absence of a patient stored in the storage module and information on the severity of the patient;
A determination unit configured to determine contamination level information indicating a contamination level for each of the plurality of containing modules based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit;
An operational support device for a ship equipped with the above-mentioned. A generating unit configured to generate a color or an image indicating the contamination level information;
A ship operation support device as described in claim 16, further comprising a display unit for displaying the color or image. a sensor for detecting the presence or absence of a patient accommodated in the accommodation module or the severity of the patient;
The ship operation support device according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the acquisition unit is configured to acquire the accommodation information or the severity information based on the detection result of the sensor. The method includes the step of installing a plurality of accommodation modules for accommodating patients in an installation space provided on or within the hull,
The step of installing includes:
Installing a first module in which equipment for mild patients is stored in the installation space;
A step of installing a second module in which critical care equipment is stored, in the installation space, at a position farther away than the first module based on an entrance provided between the installation space and an outer space isolated from the installation space;
A method for manufacturing a ship, comprising:

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