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Selection and development of a critical care bedside computer

A C Alt-White, S McDermott, A R Colson

    Nursing Management
    |July 1, 1993
    PubMed
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    A multidisciplinary team selected a new bedside computer for a medical intensive care unit. This collaboration ensured a user-friendly, advanced system to increase nursing time for patient care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare technology implementation
    • Clinical informatics
    • Medical device selection

    Background:

    • Tertiary medical centers require efficient patient care tools.
    • Medical intensive care units (MICUs) face unique technological demands.
    • Selecting appropriate bedside computing is crucial for MICU operations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the process of selecting a bedside computer for a tertiary medical center's MICU.
    • To describe a collaborative committee structure for technology acquisition.
    • To ensure the chosen system enhances nursing efficiency and patient interaction.

    Main Methods:

    • Formation of joint committees involving medical center staff and vendors.
    • Committees focused on selection, configuration, and implementation phases.
    • A multidisciplinary approach guided the entire selection process.

    Main Results:

    • A state-of-the-art bedside computer system was successfully selected.
    • The collaborative committee structure fostered a strong partnership.
    • The system is designed for ease of use and to optimize nursing workflow.

    Conclusions:

    • A structured, multidisciplinary approach is effective for selecting complex medical technology.
    • Vendor-user collaboration is key to successful implementation of bedside computer systems.
    • The new system is expected to improve nursing efficiency and patient care delivery in the MICU.

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