Mobile integration technologies are helping healthcare organizations in the US to improve patient care and access to care. Ochsner Health is located in New Orleans with 11 facilities in Southern Louisiana and has acknowledged the worth of mobile communication in the field of medicine and has slowly implemented mobile technologies.
The healthcare organization uses features available on its Epic EMR Software solution to provide prompt, mobile communications for clinicians.
Ochsner’s mobile communication
Earlier, Ochsner’s mobile communications consisted of nurses paging the healthcare provider to receive information. This communication was initiated from one end, often involved delays, and did not include the medical context in medical records.
Now the healthcare organization can leverage Epic Secure Chat on their smartphones or Androids providing protected and encrypted communication linking to patient’s charts. Nurses at Ochsner can use Epic Rover, a nursing mobile app to prevent medical errors and enhance patient safety. The robust app helps nurses to avoid errors so they can work efficiently and offer high-quality patient care. Epic Rover app also provides easy access to patients’ EMRs for patient treatment to be documented at the bedside. The mobile communication technology enables providers and care team members to write orders, and documents and see all patients’ medications. The mobile device technology can enable clinicians in the hospital or on call in another hospital can view X-rays, CT scans, and patient charts to offer high-quality patient care and accelerates the decision-making process to offer quick treatment.
What is mobile healthcare technology?
Mobile healthcare technology or (mHealth) technology is the usage of smartphones and patient monitoring devices in medicine. The technology includes healthcare apps, home healthcare, and, Electronic Health Records (EHR) software systems.
Purpose of mobile health for patients
- Telehealth or telemedicine for remote patient care.
- Nutrition and wellness.
- Chronic disease management.
- Medication management.
- Easy access to medical help lines.
- Symptom checks.
Purpose of mobile health for providers
- Seamless communication.
- Time management.
- Information management.
- Patient recording.
- Medical education.
The Mobile EHR system is the way forward in healthcare. The powerful technology solution allows healthcare providers to be well-informed as the complete medical history is at their fingertips. This helps to enhance patient care and improve health outcome levels. Mobile healthcare technology is a bridge to connect patients and doctors. The use of Patient Portal EMR Software is a platform linking patients to providers, helping them schedule appointments, view lab results, and receive personalized medical information.
