ImageFIRST, a large provider of linen rental and laundry services for outpatient medical facilities, has launched the ScrubVAULT System, a compact cabinet that securely stores, dispenses and tracks the distribution of scrubs while simultaneously providing full visibility of inventory and usage. The system, stocked with quality scrubs from top manufacturers that are chipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology for accurate tracking and traceability. Healthcare professionals scan a unique code to open ScrubVAULT and select their scrubs, while the system automatically tracks what was taken. A usage report is generated to inform inventory decisions, and reports back on missing pairs of scrubs and their last known location.
The NQP Playbook: Shared Decision Making in Healthcare was released by the National Quality Forum’s National Quality Partners (NQP) for clinicians who are interested in applying shared decision making (SDM) principles in their facilities. SDM is a process of communication in which clinicians and patients work together to make informed healthcare decisions that align with what matters most to patients. NQP brought together 20 experts and national stakeholders to spur collective action to make SDM a standard of care. This go-to-resource, available for paid download at the NQF website, can be used across care settings to implement and strengthen SDM and make it a reality for all patients.
Stryker’s new post-free hip distraction system, Pivot Guardian, is designed to mitigate groin complications and heel slips which are commonly associated with hip arthroscopy. The post-free solution enables surgeons to create adequate force for distraction without applying pressure to the groin while mitigating heel slip and excessive pressure applied to the foot. The Pivot Guardian Distraction System also increases intraoperative range of motion, enables more flexible c-arm positioning, and presents surgeons with the opportunity to consider more bilateral hips scopes in their practice.
Versus Technology (part of Midmark), a provider of staff workflow and patient flow technology, has released a new locator badge for patients and staff called the Clearview Mini. Featuring dual infrared (IR) and radio frequency (RF) signaling technology, one badge provides multiple options – two for the wrist and two for the lapel using standard attachments, or with colorful, reusable silicone accessories. The lightweight attachment with standard clothing clip has a reusable silicone protection sleeve or is wearable on the wrist using a reusable silicone wrist accessory or secured to wrist using a standard hospital band. The RTLS badge is available with a programmable button or without.
The multi-purpose Joya Touch A6 Healthcare (HC) from Datalogic is ideal for various applications such as bedside care, admittance, nursing activities, pharmacy and more. The device comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon platform featuring Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is field upgradable to Android 7.1 Nougat. Available in a handheld version resembling a smartphone and a pistol-grip version with comfortable trigger, the Joya Touch A6 HC is charged using wireless charging technology (Qi compliant) which eliminates the need for maintenance and cleaning of contacts on the device and cradles. This reduces support costs and increases the product’s life span. It can also make and receive phone calls via Wi-Fi using the CSip protocol.
