Don't forget the danger of having open, live ports in patient rooms. Many a virus has slipped in through this door when patients families plug their laptop into the network hoping to get out to the internet.
Wireless with a NAC server (network access control) is the way to go. A NAC server will redirect any 'rogue' devices on the network to where you want. A rogue device is defined as any devices not explicitly allowed to be on your network. I recommend to redirect rogues to a separate vlan which then goes to a dedicated DSL line for this purpose (no firewall, only a router). The NAC server also limits the bandwidth these devices can consume. You could also, if you so chose, close down the network port when the rogue is found and block them from doing anything. Bottom line - be weary of open ports near patient areas. BTW, I also wholeheartedly agree with the comment that the equipment that nurses need should be mobile and very light. Gary Gevaert >>> Practice Random Acts of Kindness and Senseless Acts of Beauty <<< Project Analyst Niagara Health System - Shaver Site DataCentre Building 541 Glenridge Avenue St. Catharines, Ontario L2T 4C2 www.niagarahealth.on.ca Phone: 905-378-4647 x 44806 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kuse, Nancy Sent: March 20,2007 10:20 AM To: Jason Ritchie; Kenny Whiteside; [email protected]; Ed T Lanoue Subject: RE: [MEDITECH-L] COWs vs. PCs in the room for BMV I also noticed the Motion C5 is some literature that I came across. Someone on the -L responded that it has a VERY short battery life which would impede nursing processes. We already have trouble with them plugging in the med carts to keep the battery charged!! I would love to hear what you find out regarding the battery life on these because I think they would be the first step in the right direction to resolve PRN med administration and "lugging" the med cart with them!!! Nancy Kuse, PMP HIS Project Coordinator Lake Regional Health System 54 Hospital Drive Osage Beach, MO 65065 (573)348-8793 (573)348-8122 (fax) -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jason Ritchie Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 10:45 AM To: Kenny Whiteside; [email protected]; Ed T Lanoue Subject: RE: [MEDITECH-L] COWs vs. PCs in the room for BMV Kenny and anyone else We currently do not have bmv but plan to implement in. One of the devices I found is a Motion C5. Its not complete waterproof but does have a sealed screen and built in barcode and rfid scanner. It weighs 3 pounds. We have not purchased one yet but we do use quite a few of their other tablets. We've been happy with our other tablets but I can't comment on this one yet. It is heading in the right direction though. Jason Ritchie System/PACS Administrator Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital 317-802-2432 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On 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? 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