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Enhanced nurse call systems.

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This Evaluation focuses on high-end computerized nurse call systems--what we call enhanced systems. These are highly flexible systems that incorporate microprocessor and communications technologies to expand the capabilities of the nurse call function. Enhanced systems, which vary in configuration from one installation to the next, typically consist of a basic system that provides standard nurse call functionality and a combination of additional enhancements that provide the added functionality the facility desires. In this study, we examine the features that distinguish enhanced nurse call systems from nonenhanced systems, focusing on their application and benefit to healthcare facilities. We evaluated seven systems to determine how well they help (1) improve patient care, as well as increase satisfaction with the care provided, and (2) improve caregiver efficiency, as well as increase satisfaction with the work environment. We found that all systems meet these objectives, but not all systems perform equally well for all implementations. Our ratings will help facilities identify those systems that offer the most effective features for their intended use. The study also includes a Technology Management Guide to help readers (1) determine whether they'll benefit from the capabilities offered by enhanced systems and (2) target a system for purchase and equip the system for optimum performance and cost-effective operation.

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CommunicationComputer Communication NetworksConsumer BehaviorCost-Benefit AnalysisHospital Communication SystemsHumansMicrocomputersNurse-Patient RelationsNursing Staff, HospitalPoint-of-Care SystemsTechnology Assessment, BiomedicalTelephoneEvaluation StudyJournal Article

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2001. Enhanced nurse call systems.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11382209/

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