The Importance of Hands-Free
This week I am talking with Ben Kanter, MD CMIO for Vocera, the communications company that took the Star Trek Communicator inspired badge and put it into a hospital.
They have been offering voice-enabled communications for over 20 years but have emerged as a communication and collaboration platform that uses multiple data integrations from systems in hospitals along with AI to provide a solution to reduce the “Interrupt Fatigue” that healthcare workers suffer from.
Vocera Hands-Free
Importantly this is a solution that works for anyone wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is being used to protect staff from infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The importance of includes reducing the burden and risks for these frontline staff to allow easy access to information and importantly decreasing he need to take the equipment on and off. Workers can remain safe and communicate with team members in real-time if they are equipped with hands-free communication tools that can be used under isolation gowns, hazmat suits, and personal protective equipment.
Listen in to hear how this can help healthcare workers communicate effectively and efficiently while preserving their safety during the COVID19 pandemic.
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