We attach the cradles to each Laptop and program one wireless scanners to each cradle. We label them to match. We use the LS4278 model and it can go upto 30 or so feet from the cradle. The only problem is keeping them charged. We have separate powerstrips on the laptop where we plug in the scanner bases to charge. When we programed the scanners we do it with the power plugged in and when not plugged in. Hope this helps. Gale Y. Freeman
SMC MIS Dept Clinical Analyst 315-785-5751 [EMAIL PROTECTED] This electronic message is intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential and protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are cautioned that use of its contents in any way is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please destroy it and notify the sender immediately by e-mail. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of McBride, Dan Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 12:14 PM To: Brian Golden; [email protected] Subject: Re: [MEDITECH-L] BMV and barcode readers The wireless scanners will not bleed over to other rooms because they are paired to the cradle they are docked at. The cradle has a barcode which can be scanned to sync it to that cradle. The cradle is also how the wireless scanner battery gets charged. Periodically it must be cradled to recharge the unit. I imagine it would be possible to have an extra cradle in a secure area to recharge the scanner but if the nurses are carrying them around it may not get properly charged. You can purchase lockable wall units that secure the PC, monitor, and scanner. I know Carstens has one called a Wallaroo and Proximity Systems has several styles. http://www.carstens.com/es_tools.php?F_Tool=CIW http://www.proximitysystems.com/product_series.shtml I hope this helps. Dan McBride Newman Regional Health 1201 W 12th Avenue Emporia, KS 66801 Phone: (620) 343-6800 x1145 Fax: (620) 340-6798 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Golden Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 10:20 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [MEDITECH-L] BMV and barcode readers We are preparing for BMV and are trying to select a scanner. We have computers in most rooms. We recognize that we can't leave un-teathered readers in the rooms (we've had monitors and CPU's leave in patient's luggage.) We thought the nurse could carry a wireless scanner with them while administering meds, but are concerned that one scanner might affect PC's in the adjacent rooms as well. I reviewed the L-archives and found a dozen or so messages from different hospitals indicating which scanner they used. We decided to trial two Symbol devices. The LS4278 (wireless) and LS2208 (wired). I then went to CDW.COM to order one of each. They have 10 or more different varieties of the each model! What is your experience with barcode readers? We really want a 15 foot long cable for the wired devices. I think the standard is nine feet. What specific model do you use; what issues do you have with them; do the wireless scanners "bleed over" to other rooms? Are there scanners that have, lets say, three frequencies, that the nurse can easily switch between "A", "B" and "C"? We could configure the PCs to not share the same frequency as an adjacent room. We appreciate you sharing your experience. Brian Golden, RN Southeast Missouri Hospital 1701 Lacey St. Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= To subscribe or unsubscribe to the meditech-l, visit http://mtusers.com/mailman/listinfo/meditech-l_mtusers.com To check the status of the meditech-l, visit MTUsers.NET For help, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please visit and add information to the MTUsers WikiPedia at MTUsers.NET/mwiki ______________________________________ meditech-l mailing list [email protected] http://mtusers.com/mailman/listinfo/meditech-l_mtusers.com =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= To subscribe or unsubscribe to the meditech-l, visit http://mtusers.com/mailman/listinfo/meditech-l_mtusers.com To check the status of the meditech-l, visit MTUsers.NET For help, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please visit and add information to the MTUsers WikiPedia at MTUsers.NET/mwiki ______________________________________ meditech-l mailing list [email protected] http://mtusers.com/mailman/listinfo/meditech-l_mtusers.com =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= To subscribe or unsubscribe to the meditech-l, visit http://mtusers.com/mailman/listinfo/meditech-l_mtusers.com To check the status of the meditech-l, visit MTUsers.NET For help, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please visit and add information to the MTUsers WikiPedia at MTUsers.NET/mwiki ______________________________________ meditech-l mailing list [email protected] http://mtusers.com/mailman/listinfo/meditech-l_mtusers.com
