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Why Wireless?
Wireless touchpad communication is a convenience feature for the management of user access and cart settings for carts equipped with a wireless touchpad. Wireless communication saves countless steps finding carts in need of update, and countless hours that would be spent updating carts individually. By simplifying the management of users and cart settings, security of the carts is enhanced by facilitating the removal of old users and the addition of new, keeping users current and eliminating the need to share IDs and pass codes.
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How it works.
Wireless works in conjunction with cart management software that may be utilized remotely. Managing users and carts settings in the software, that can be loaded onto a conveniently located laptop, eliminates the need to re-enter redundant data into each cart. Enter the data one time into the software, and then let the software do the rest. Once the carts and laptop are linked on the facility’s network, the software will find and connect with each cart to synchronize the latest data. Now, adding new users, removing old users, resetting auto-lock timers and more can be done in a matter of minutes, keeping the carts secure, and the staff satisfied.
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Use case #1: Proximity Cards add a lot of convenience for cart access. Instead of having to remember another access code or PIN, many facilities utilize employee ID cards for access. Carts offer this same time-saving technology. However, utilizing individual ID cards mean each user card needs to be registered in the cart. The more users needing access, the more laborious it becomes to manage. Wireless touchpads and software lessen that burden to make proximity card usage a more attractive practice, which will promote staff satisfaction.
Use case #2: Applications or facilities that have a lot of turnover, throughput, or otherwise just a large number of users where cart contents are sensitive enough to discourage a common access code, makes wireless touchpads and software a must-have. Managing a high number of users or high frequency of user change can be a chore, but the software simplifies this process. Syncing the software with a cart or two can be done via a USB cable. However, if the carts are not situated near the office or there are many carts, wireless communication becomes the preferred solution to save time.
Use case #3: You would think that an application with a small number of users would be manageable, but if that small number of users needs access to a large number of carts, the task can become a time drain. It may be fairly quick to enter a handful of users into one cart, but multiply that by two, three, five… ten carts and that redundant task gets old quick. And then, do it again when a new employee starts. Wireless cart management becomes a welcomed solution to regain that valuable time.
Applications.
Anesthesia
The sensitive nature of the cart contents makes individual access a key requirement. Audit trail capability is a common feature requested. Managing the individual users, having separate controlled substance access, managing cart settings, and extracting audit reports are all simplified with wireless touchpad and software capability.
Medication
Medication carts are often found in unsecure areas, necessitating the need for locks. Since they are used 24/7, the number of authorized users is typically high and the number of carts can vary by department, wing, or floor. Auto-locking is a must and audit trail capability is frequently requested. Wireless touchpad and software are both conducive to adjusting cart settings and managing user access.
Emergency
While the supplies are inexpensive, it’s important that they are there when needed. While locking is a key requirement, finding the right key can be a hassle. Access to carts must be quick and intuitive. A cart equipped with a touchpad and proximity/ employee badge reader is the most convenient means to provide security. Adding proximity readers may negate the ability to use a common access code, meaning all ED staff would need their ID cards loaded to each cart. The software has the capability to simplify this task. The wireless communication speeds deployment and the management of the user access as well as key cart settings, like Access Denied due to unauthorized access attempts.
Bedside
While contents may be less of value, cart security helps ensure the contents are there when needed. Bedside carts are used for multiple shifts and nurse assignments may changes, so there are typically many users needing access. Keys are cumbersome, so touchpads and proximity cards are often a desired feature. When managing multiple users on multiple carts, the software with wireless communication to touchpads becomes a very convenient tool.
Specialized
Contents and proximity will vary and so will the risk. The number of users, the number of carts, and the security features required will define what level of security is needed. Wireless touchpads and software can be applied to any application where user management and cart setting adjustments need to be done on a repetitive basis.
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