The new Artromick Mobile Computing WorkStations are part of the highly secure Meditech Bedside Medication Verification (BMV) system. It allows nurses to use handheld barcode scanners on unit dose medications, and a patient's ID bracelet to verify the correct patient and medication. Utilizing the BMV system safeguards on mobile computing technology with the nurse's clinical expertise has enhanced patient outcomes by reducing human errors and adverse drug reactions.
Mary Rich, chief nurse executive at Chilton Memorial Hospital said about implementing the BMV system, "Mobilizing this new technology is essential in facilitating electronic documentation at the bedside, and fulfilling Chilton's commitment to patient safety. This paperless system benefits our nursing staff in many ways, but for the patient, the combined value of a mobile computing workstation, utilized by the nurse, at the bedside is immeasurable."
According to company literature, the Artromick Mobile Computing WorkStation provides easy maneuverability to the point-of-care with a convenient bracket for a bar code scanner in order for the nurse to scan both the patient ID band and the medication. Accommodating a scanner, all-in-one computer, storage bin, wireless connectivity and many other accessories all on the compact Mobile Computing Workstations has significantly reduced the number of steps a nurse has to take.