I agree with you, but the bigger problem is that meditech has not completed the code needed to do everything on a handheld device. I think it is in the plan, but for now we have to work with the solutions we have.
Tara McNamara MT (ASCP) Meditech Analyst Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Ph: 508-833-4025 Fx: 508-833-4056 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Confidentiality Note: This email is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. Dissemination, distribution or copying of this email or the information herein by anyone other than the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please destroy the original message and all copies. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kenny Whiteside Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 5:30 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 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= 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
