I agree that no decision on equipment for EMAR/BMV/POC Documentation will be regarded by all clinical staff as a good decision.
There is no one device that fits each caregiver's needs/role. If you give them a Cadillac they will complain about the color. Now, when we did EMAR/BMV many years ago, we were a pilot site and we used Stinger COW's (older models) with wired scanners and med cabinets attached to the COW's. It worked fine...But were there complaints (oh yes!) 1. There too heavy 2. Fatigue during the shift pushing the cart around for meds (they could cart anywhere they wanted except for meds, had to be done in room next to patient). 3. Wireless issues occasionally 4. Standing in line at dispensing machine 5. Change (it is amazing that a nurse can give meds for 20yrs and as soon as you interject a COW and scanner, they do not know how to pass a med (i.e. the 5 rights)). Need I go on...? I do understand that change is difficult, but so are the 30,000 deaths a year in US Hospitals from medication errors. If you mother or child were in the hospital, I think you would be happy to see that computer and scanner. Now, can companies design better devices, sure? Will they make everyone happy-no way...? Just my opinion, which everyone has one. Thanks, -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kenny Whiteside Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 4:30 PM To: [email protected]; Ed T Lanoue Subject: Re: [MEDITECH-L] COWs vs. PCs in the room for BMV Hi Ed, I keep seeing various versions of this question asked and I finally feel compelled to add my two cents worth! Anyone who believes that either a COW or a PC in the room is a good solution for nurses using BMV either does not have "RN" behind their name or does not understand the needs of today's bedside nurse! This is not intended to be a slam on anyone asking the question..... but rather is an expression of frustration over the lack of adequate hardware solutions to meet the demanding needs of nurses! Any hardware that is anything less than small, very lightweight, easily mobile, very durable, water-proof, cleanable, and fully capable of both scanning barcodes and enabling full documentation in an easy to use, simple, and quick format..... it NOT adequate! This, in my humble opinion, is the biggest unmet need in the modern world of nursing. (If you know of hardware solutions meeting the above criteria.... PLEASE let me know!) Thanks, Kenny Whiteside Kenny Whiteside BSN, RN Patient Care Information Systems Catawba Valley Medical Center 810 Fairgrove Church Road Hickory, NC 28602 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "Lanoue, Ed T" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 03/08/2007 1:11:04 PM >>> Hi, I wondered if anyone has any thoughts about using COWs vs. PCs in the room for BMV? We have purchased COWs which gives us the mobile option. I was wondering if other BMV sites prefer having PCs in the patient room for BMV? Thanks, Ed Edward Lanoue, RPh Pharmacy Information Systems Southwestern Vt Medical Center 100 Hospital Drive East Bennington, VT 05201 phone: 802-447-5370 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this electronic message is legally privileged and confidential under applicable law and is intended for a particular addressee(s). If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, copying or distribution or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this transmittal in error, please notify Southwestern VT Health Care Corporation immediately by return email reply to ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), and immediately delete the transmittal and any attachments without making any copy or distribution. Thank you. =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= To subscribe or unsubscribe to the meditech-l, visit MTUsers.COM. To check the status of the meditech-l, visit MTUsers.NET. For help, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ______________________________________ meditech-l mailing list [email protected] http://mtusers.com/mailman/listinfo/meditech-l ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by Sophos and MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. ********************************************************************** =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= To subscribe or unsubscribe to the meditech-l, visit MTUsers.COM. To check the status of the meditech-l, visit MTUsers.NET. For help, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ______________________________________ meditech-l mailing list [email protected] http://mtusers.com/mailman/listinfo/meditech-l
