Nursing Software & Equipment Package By: Sue Perls

Healthcare Directors/Managers Audience:  health records are frequently misplaced  Patients are sometimes given incorrect prescriptions/doses  A lot of time is spent looking for paper records, equipment etc. Problems:

 To lessen the likelihood of losing files  Eliminate the amount of time it takes to search for paper records.  Validate correct prescriptions and quantities more often

Purpose/Description/Uses:  Replaces outdated paper records  Alerts health care providers about drug interactions.  Flags test results  Patient history-Instant Access  Preferred Name/Nickname  Reduces Medical Errors Item #1: Medicat (EHR) (Electronic patient record system ) Price:$ / Where can I purchase this?

Medicat at a glance

Purpose/Description/Uses:  “Tags” and tracks medical equipment such as:  Wheel chairs, blood pressure machines, vacant beds, etc.  Less likelihood of running out of equipment for future patient in need  Patient location can also be monitored  Limits time tracking down equipment Item #2: Real Time Locating Systems Where can I purchase this? Supplies-Equipment/296/dept.html$175

Description/Purpose/Uses:  Brings together patient records, lab results and pharmaceutical data  “NJIIS” patients can see if doctors recorded immunization history  Helps input and retrieve important health information  Manages vaccine inventories Item #3: Clinical Information Systems Price: FREE Log in here ->

Description/Purpose/Uses:  Utilizes several technologies including: bar codes and automated dispensing machines  Ensures patients receive correct medications and doses. Item #4: Drug Retrieval and Delivery Systems Price: $3,000 You can purchase this item online through pocketnurse.com

Description/Purpose/Uses:  Helps nurses research conditions  Nurses can double check medication doses Item #5: Personal Digital Assistants  Where can I buy this?  This product can be purchased at your local Sears! Price: $499

 Maintained software and equipment in the healthcare field can literally save lives, money and time  A few of the above items can be accessed from home  Ensures quality control and accountability The benefits of software/equipment

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