Many hospitals are now looking to implement barcode point-of-care (BPOC) systems to positively identify everything that is given to (and taken from) the patient at the bedside. Unfortunately, not all BPOC systems are created equal. The following guide will help you select the right system for your clinical, IT and administrative staff:
- The Simpler the Better Historically, health care software has not been developed with the end-user in mind (e.g. 55 year old nurse with a severe case of technophobia), as a result many well-intended IT projects have failed to produce meaningful results. Bedside applications should feature a graphical step-by-step user interface that leads the caregiver though the care delivery process... read more.
- No Wireless, No Problem Hospitals are full of electro-magnetic interference (e.g. patient monitors, refrigerators, and other equipment) which causes communication problems for mobile devices on the wireless network. Although the wireless signal strength may be excellent, mobile devices may have difficultly sending patient information. Bedside systems that rely on wireless to complete critical steps (e.g. retrieving patient information) will often stop responding when unable to communicate with the server, resulting in confused and frustrated nurses...read more
- One Scan, One Step One advantage of using 2D barcodes (e.g. on caregiver IDs, patient wristbands, product labels) is that each step of the process requires only one scan. Most bedside systems use linear barcodes that force users to scan multiple barcodes... read more
- One Device, One User Experience The successful deployment of a mobile device should also include a single, user-friendly, application launching screen to allow users to start only selected mobile applications (e.g. BloodTrack® Tx, PathCollect®, Epocrates). This ensures that the baseline user experience is consistent. An application launching screen should also create a secure environment for end-users so that they dont accidentally (or purposefully) access inappropriate programs (e.g. games), files, or settings which could render the device unusable... read more
- ... for the remaining tips please download the At the Bedside White Paper.
For a live demonstration, please visit Neoteric at the unSummit May 6, 2009 in Tampa Bay and at the Mediware booth during the AONE in San Antonio April 16, 2009.
Download the Neoteric BPOC Benefits Paper, Blood Transfusion Brochure, Sample Collection Brochure, and Mother's Milk Brochure.
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Easy-to-use and
hardware independent.
Even if wireless is unavailable,
2D barcodes allow staff
to complete their task.
One scan per step helps
ensure compliance.
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