Solution
The aim was to develop a new solution for bedside documentation on the ward and intensive care unit (ICU) with display of the electronic patient file. In addition to vital data and care planning and documentation, various information from subsystems such as PACS, laboratory, Mibi, pathology etc. was also to be displayed. For the nursing management, it was particularly important to have a practice-oriented solution that would allow easy access to the stored patient data and at the same time be easy to update. At the same time, the hospital was keen to find a solution that would not require the employment of additional technical staff and would require minimal cleaning and maintenance.
The following criteria were also included in the decision:
- Windows operating system
- Compliance with hygiene standards (antiseptic, dustproof and waterproof)
- Low noise, small design
- Easily accessible interfaces
- Simple on-site installation
System
The Advantech PIN-M106 Medical Mini PC was ultimately selected for use at around 60 patient beds in the intensive care unit. The reasons for the choice included the mini-computer's small, fanless design and its classification as a medical computer (with UL60601-1/EN60601-1, CE & FCC Class B certifications) and galvanically isolated interfaces. The waterproof and dustproof housing can be easily and completely cleaned by hospital staff. High-resolution displays with a wide viewing angle are required for use in intensive care - the PIN-M106 is ideally suited for this. At the same time, the mini computer meets the hospital's requirement to take up as little space as possible and to operate quietly.
Benefits
The University Hospital Magdeburg is satisfied with the introduction of the PIN-M106, which fulfills all of the hospital's regulations in the best possible way. The costs for cleaning and maintenance have been significantly reduced and there was no need to hire additional technical staff. The accumulation of dust near the patient beds in the intensive care unit has been reduced.
Both patients and nursing staff benefit from the new Medical Mini-Computer. The complete system has proven to be practical and easy to integrate into the hospital network. Electronic patient data can now be called up quickly, local systems can be addressed directly and vital data and documentation can be displayed at any time.
The benefits of using the PIN-M106 Medical Mini-PC at a glance:
- Improved efficiency
- Medication errors are reduced
- Patient data is better protected
- Maintenance work is reduced
More about Magdeburg University Hospital
Magdeburg University Hospital is the largest hospital in the administrative district of Magdeburg. Equipped with around 1,200 beds, it treats more than 43,000 inpatients every year. If the numerous outpatient treatment cases are added, this results in around 150,000 treatments per year. Currently, 21 institutes and 24 clinics belong to Magdeburg University Hospital.
Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg a. ö. R. (external link)
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