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Using Technology to Improve and Support Communication and Workflow Processes
Author(s) -
Bahlman Deborah Tuke,
Johnson Fay C.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)60301-3
Subject(s) - workflow , computer science , tracking (education) , conjunction (astronomy) , tracking system , process management , business , database , psychology , pedagogy , physics , astronomy , filter (signal processing) , computer vision
• IN CONJUNCTION WITH a large expansion project, a team of perioperative staff members reviewed their workflow processes and designed their ideal patient tracking and communication system. • TECHNOLOGIES SELECTED and deployed included a passive infrared tracking system, an enhanced nurse call system, wireless telephones, and a web‐based electronic grease board. • THE NEW SYSTEM provides staff members with an easy way to obtain critical pieces of patient information, as well as track the progress of patients and locate equipment. AORNJ 82 (July 2005) 65–73.