Nurse-call technologies improving care

Greater integration helps healthcare facility workflow


Nurse-communication systems have evolved to workflow issues, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website. 

The latest systems facilitate patient-to-staff voice communications, assimilation with real-time locating systems (RTLSs) and integration with electronic health records and admitting, discharge and transfer, the article said.

Many nurse-communication systems are being used with smartphones and other hand-held devices.

 “To get the full value from the integration between nurse-call and wireless phones, nurse managers should start with an assessment of desired workflow and use cases,” according to Julie Brown, institutional market leader for Johnson Controls.

Read the article.



February 6, 2019


Topic Area: Information Technology


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