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Do more in less time with handheld devices

Staff Development Weekly: Insight on Evidence-Based Practice in Education, September 6, 2007

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Everywhere in healthcare, the push is on to do more in less time. Maybe that's why the popularity of Black Berries and Smart Phones has grown exponentially over the past several years.

Beyond convenience, mobile devices also offer the potential to improve patient safety. The immediacy and connectivity of these devices can help reduce medical errors, in turn decreasing malpractice costs. If your hospital has an electronic medical records system, your mobile device can connect to the hospital's system, allowing you to view a patient's complete record. The latest research shows that as many as 65% of your colleagues are using mobile devices to obtain information, schedule patients, prescribe medication, and keep themselves connected to their affiliated hospitals. Are you?

With a mobile device, you can:

• Quickly find and update patient records
• Electronically send prescriptions to the pharmacy
• Consult with colleagues
• Schedule appointments
• Monitor patients' vital signs

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