HIS Shortcut and Add-in Platform

I built a central platform that gathers every hospital-software shortcut behind one interface and runs a version check on each launch.

The problem it solves

Staff desktops filled up over time with unrelated shortcuts. The real problem was not the clutter: when a piece of software was updated, anyone opening the old shortcut carried on working with the old build — usually without noticing.

What it offers

• Executables of the hospital information system, in-house applications and frequently used links on one screen
• Every shortcut passes a version check before it launches
• Test and beta builds can be shared in a controlled way with selected users only
• The scattered shortcuts on desktops can be removed

Technical approach

Written in C# and .NET, the platform ties version management to the launcher itself: rather than leaving currency to the user, it is checked at every launch. Distributing beta builds from the same place keeps the feedback loop running without a separate installation.

What changed

• Every user is now always on the current release
• The desktop environment became cleaner and easier to manage
• Staff task times fell and everyday time loss was reduced