Workshop: Mobile

technology in health

Facilitators:

Valerie Thiessen – Northern Health, Victoria

John Allinson – Oxford EME

Jeremy Trojak – J Mills Distribution

Selecting the right point of care device

eHealth Conference

Wednesday 23 May 2012

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Workshop Overview

• Introductions

• Device types and features

• Device Requirements & Exercise

• Break – 10 mins

• Demonstrations – mobile devices and carts

• Supporting technologies – wireless, software, access, mobile network

• Device evaluation

• Tips for Procurement and deployment

• Case Studies

• Wrap Up

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Device Types & Features

• What is a device?

• What is ‘Point of care’?

• How do you determine best “device”?

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Understanding Workflow Groupings

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A Focus on ‘Walking & Working’

• MYTH: Keyboards are the fastest, most

efficient data entry method

Average Data Entry Speeds

Keyboard (typing): 25-35 wpm

Handwriting: 35-45 wpm

TPC Handwriting: 25-35 wpm

iPad / Touch KB: 8-12 wpm

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Which Devices for Your Workflow?

Desktop PCsWindows XP

Windows 7

Windows 8 PC

Mobile PCsLaptop

Wall-mounted

Cart-mounted

“Workstation on Wheels”

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Which Devices for Your Workflow?

Tablet PCsWindows 7

Windows 8 PC

*Handwriting Recognition*

TabletsApple iPad

Android-based

Windows 8

Wall-Mounted Touchscreens

Patient Journeyboards

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Which Devices for Your Workflow?

‘Combined’ or ‘Hybrid’ SolutionsConvertible Tablet PC

Cart-Mounted Tablet PC

Stand Up / Sit Down Adjustable Cart-Mounted Tablet PC / Laptop

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Which Devices for Your Workflow?

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Device Platforms

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Device Type?

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What’s required?

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Defining requirements

• What will the device be used for?

– Context, user, workflow, systems/information

– What are the features of the device?

• Where will the device be used?

– Will it be a single user or shared, BYO device?

• How many are required?

• Compliance – OH&S, Infection control, security, IT

• What is the user preference?

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Selecting the right device(s)

• Device requirements exercise

• In your group, choose the scenario and

discuss the requirements checklist questions

• Feedback on your conclusions