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We have been up with Meditech's POC software for over two yrs now. We previously used the DG HH's. We also were deciding between the Symbol and the Dell Axim's. We eventually went with the Dell's for mainly the reason of cost. At the time we implemented the POC software we were not up on the eMAR or barcoding so it was a better decision, cost wise, to go with the Dell's. We have had some breakage (maybe 5 in two yrs). However, we also had custom covers made for the Dell's to give them alittle more durability and supplied the end users with belts that attached to the covers and they carry them across the front of them (like a pocketbook) The Dell's have been reliable but we had issues with connectivity of our wireless system. It wouldn't have mattered what device. We have had about 5 devices stolen. We put a process in place where each charge person on each shift must count the PDA's at the end of their shift. If one is missing they contact IS who will disable it. I hope this helps. Deb Debbie Lajoie RN Information Systems Application Analyst Holyoke Medical Center Phone #: (413) 534-2841 Pager: 755-8448 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "Edwards, Rick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 8/13/2006 10:29 PM >>> All messages should be posted in plain text. HTML will be converted to attachments. The meditech-l web site is MTUsers.com ====================================== Hi Julie! If you would not mind, please either email me any responses that you get or post them to the list. We are implementing Nursing POC this Fall, replacing some DG handhelds as well. My concerns regarding PDA device selection include cost, reliability, durability, and security. The Dell Axim and HP PocketPC PDAs are small and inexpensive ($300-350), but I am not confident that they are manufactured and designed to withstand use in such an environment. They are certainly not very rugged, and likely will not survive a single drop. Symbol PDAs are more rugged and are designed for greater durability, but their higher cost reflects that ($1000-1500). I'd like to hear from any hospitals who are already LIVE with Nursing POC and get their feedback on the PDAs that they are using for this application. Thanks again! Rick Edwards Senior Director - CIO Howard County General Hospital 5755 Cedar Lane Columbia, MD 21044 v: (410) 740-7230 f: (410) 740-7565 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: Bibler,Julie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 12:45 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [MEDITECH-L] POINT OF CARE DEVICES All messages should be posted in plain text. HTML will be converted to attachments. The meditech-l web site is MTUsers.com ====================================== Dear fellow L-Listers.... We are beginning the search for a replacement for our DG Handhelds and wonder what devices are being used out there. Pros and cons welcome. Cost and durability are issues. We would like to explore wired and wireless options. Thanks. Julie Bibler, RN Nurse Analyst Benefis Healthcare Great Falls, MT (406) 455-5073 _______________________________________________ meditech-l mailing list [email protected] http://mtusers.com/mailman/listinfo/meditech-l _______________________________________________ meditech-l mailing list [email protected] http://mtusers.com/mailman/listinfo/meditech-l CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please reply to the sender immediately or by telephone at (413)534-2500 and destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments. For further information regarding Holyoke Medical Center's privacy policy, Please visit our Internet web site at http://www.holyokehealth.com <<<<GWAVAsig>>>> _______________________________________________ meditech-l mailing list [email protected] http://mtusers.com/mailman/listinfo/meditech-l
