Mobile Technology
in
Clinical Practice
One size fits all
Mobile Technology
in
Clinical Practice
One size fits all
….. NOT !
iPod
Positive
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Very portable
Quick reference
Access to apps
Cost
Secure
Able to draw
Negative
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Small for data entry
Not recognised as a work
tool
Loss / Theft
iPad
Positive
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Improved data entry
Access to apps
Cost
Secure
Easy to draw
Negative
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Not “in your pocket”
Loss / Theft / Left
behind
Laptop On a Trolley
Positive
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Own power ~ cheaper trolley
Good data entry
Peripherals
Negative
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Durability
Specification
Own power ~ duration of use
Theft
Computer On Wheels ~ COWS
Positive
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Very good data entry
Familiarity
Component spec.
To the bedside
Durability
Negative
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Cost
Difficult to draw
Specification
Must suit the end user
Capital over revenue
Releasing time to care
Patient status at a glance
Increased patient safety
An improvement on the current system
Clinical Perspective on
Specification
Good quality Wide
Screen
Wireless barcode
scanner
Label printer
Washable keyboard
Tub of alcohol wipes
Database cleaning
record
Clinical Perspective on
Specification
Good quality Wide
Screen
Wireless barcode
scanner
Label printer
Washable keyboard
Tub of alcohol wipes
Database cleaning
record
Clinical Perspective on
Specification
Good quality Wide
Screen
Wireless barcode
scanner
Label printer
Washable keyboard
Tub of alcohol wipes
Database cleaning
record
Clinical Perspective on
Specification
Good quality Wide
Screen
Wireless barcode
scanner
Label printer
Washable keyboard
Tub of alcohol wipes
Database cleaning
record
Clinical Perspective on
Specification
Good quality Wide
Screen
Wireless barcode
scanner
Label printer
Washable keyboard
Tub of alcohol wipes
Database cleaning
record
Clinical Perspective on
Specification
Good quality Wide
Screen
Wireless barcode
scanner
Label printer
Washable keyboard
Tub of alcohol wipes
Database cleaning
record
Clinical Perspective on
Specification
Good quality Wide
Screen
Wireless barcode
scanner
Label printer
Washable keyboard
Tub of alcohol wipes
Database cleaning
record
Integration & Communication
Smart board handover
Instant SBAR to all
Audit trail
Accountability
The Software
Current
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SCI store
Results and Documents
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PACS
X-ray images
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Cortix
Admissions, SBAR, Tasks, Alerts, SEWS
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TOPAS
Bed management, Notes tracking, Appointments, Letters
Future
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Prescribing
Medical record
Whiteboard Replacement
SBAR
Situation
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Presenting complaint
Background
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Past Medical History
Assessment
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Investigations / Findings
Recommendation
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Plan
Any Questions
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