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Computer on Wheels

BSN II- block 5

Group 1


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The computers on wheelsn (or COW) is a popular option across many facilities.

There are, however, some issues with this form of

point-of-care computing. Besides the issue ofbattery

life and charging(which usually happens in

hallways), carts have a large footprint in a room andare cumbersome to move around all day. Not to

mention that most hospitals have dead zones of

wireless connectivity. We actually visited a facility

that had colored tape on the floor to signify dead

zones.


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n Computer on wheels, a mobile charting cart used by

nurses or respiratory therapists that holds a laptop or

thin client PC where practioners can chart or makeentries in medical records. WOW - Workstation on

wheels. Point of care (POC)- Providing and charting

patient care at the bedside often using a wireless

connection set up by information service (IT).

n Nurses use the system to scan medication bar codes

and patients' identification bracelets before

administering drugs to ensure that patients receive

the correct medication and dose. The computer will

alert nurses if there is an error


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n Origin/creator: It was designed withthe advice and assistance of over 100

nurses and a team of IT professionals.

Advantages:n Time savings

n work efficiency

n improved care,

n the ability to create a more accurate

patient record


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Disadvantages:

n the mobility advantage of COWs wasmitigated by time and health

factors.nurses moved the carts from

room to room, but because the carts

were cumbersome to move around and

because of concern about infection risk

associated with movement.


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System Benefits

n Adjustable monitor: Howard medical carts

feature a mounting platform foryour computerthat allows you to easily tilt and adjust your

monitor to meet specific visionneeds. Designed

for bifocal wearers or anyone with end of the day

eye strain, the HI-Prodigy enables you to reduce

overhead glare with one simple movement,

keeping eye strain to a minimum. Adjusting the

monitor also facilitates easynavigation during

transport times.

n One-touch lift: The work surface can be easilyadjusted for use while sitting or standing


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n Flexibility: The HI-Prodigy cart is built with what is

termed the future ready concept in that you can

easily and cost effectively upgrade it depending on

your changingneeds.

n Ease of movement: Because of its small footprint

and dual-wheel, low-friction, 360 swivel casters, the

HI-Prodigy can be moved easily, requiring only 1.5

lbs of force.n Wrap-around steering: Navigating the HI-Prodigy

cart is made easier with the 270 ergonomically-

designed steering handle.

n Lockability:A secure surface prevents theft andtampering.


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n Adjustable monitor: Howard carts feature a

mounting platform foryour computer that

allows you to easily tilt and adjust yourmonitor to meet specific visionneeds.

Designed for bifocal wearers or anyone with

end of the day eye strain, the HI-Care allows

you to reduce overhead glare with one simplemovement, keeping eyestrain to a minimum.

Adjusting the monitor also facilitates easy

navigation during transport times.


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Designed to be comfortable and ergonomically

correct whetheryou are pushing, pulling, sitting, or

standing.n All contact surfaces are finished or made with

antimicrobial materials delivering smooth and

comfortable surfaces.

n A smart dashboard, located at the caregiver's

fingertips, provides immediate access to the carts

intelligent power features.

n Mobile carts are widely used throughout hospitals

from admissions and operating rooms to patient

rooms improving patient safety by bringingtechnology to the point of care. Medical Computing

Carts are an invaluable tool in a hospital's most

critical care environment such as the OR, ICU, or ER

and Enovate's newest series raises the bar in patient

safety.


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Design and form meet function

n Constructed with durable, antimicrobialhigh density polyethylene

n Easy height adjustment with convenienthand release mechanism

n Features the smallest tilt tested footprintavailable without

compromising stability.

n Multiple designs to accommodate anyhardware configuration


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n Equipped with ergonomically designed and user

friendly features

n Concealed cable management

n 6 rubber tread casters (2 locking) require just 50% of

the push/pull effort compared to that of the

competition

n Ships fully assembled

n Most advanced DC and AC power system in the

industry

n Retractable, tilting keyboard with slide through mousepad tray


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Portable charting station

operating instruction


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Procedure

n Raising and Lowering

To raise the desktop to standing use position, simply liftupon the actuator rod located in the center on the lower frontof the desktop.

To lower the desktop, lift up on the actuator rod with yourthumb and press down on the center of the lower shelf withyour hands.


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n Movingyour mobile charting station

Wrap your fingers around one of the hand grips and push or pull the cart.


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PRICING:

MCS 3 (Basic Unit)

Telescoping height adjustment,

retractable sidework surfaces

1-9 units $750 each

10 25 units $699 each

26 + Units $675 each


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HSH-1

Hand ScannerHolder

$15 each


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MCS 4 EWS

Locking Drawer,

Medication prep surface1-9 units $975 each




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MCS 5

extended

work surface

1-9 units $915 each



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