IT INNOVATION
When the going gets tough, emergency services get
Sam Burrows, Panasonic’s MoD & government business manager, explains how Toughbook mobile computers are helping to improve effi ciency and effectiveness for ambulance crews.
T
o improve care. To achieve cost-effi ciency. To improve employee morale. They’re all
critical to the successful operation of a modern healthcare organisation.
And they’re all
achievable through the effective deployment of mobile technology throughout your emergency services teams.
They’re principles Panasonic Toughbook understands implicitly. Following years of close collaboration with many organisations and professionals in the healthcare sector – and the outstanding success of products that have evolved over nearly two decades – Toughbook is uniquely placed to deliver the technology you need.
A perfect illustration of the value of Toughbook computers in healthcare environments comes from
East Midlands Ambulance Service
(EMAS), who adopted these specialist devices in 2011.
By deploying Toughbook computers, EMAS became the fi rst ambulance service in the UK to have fully completed its Electronic Patient Report Form (ePRF) system roll-out. Using the system, the service believes it can cut the number of unnecessary patient transfers, saving millions year-on-year.
With the ePRF system and the help of
Panasonic’s Toughbook mobile computing devices, crew members can electronically record vital information about their patients while at the scene of an emergency. Using the Toughbook devices, this quick and easy system means important health information can be sent to the receiving hospital ahead of the patient’s arrival, or to their GP, and removes the need for time-intensive paperwork.
The right information, to the right place
At the start of a shift, crews log on to the system using their Toughbook. Control despatchers can then send incident information directly to the Toughbook while the crew is on the road.
After arriving at the location, the system allows crew members to record detailed clinical fi ndings and treatments for the benefi t of the receiving hospital, the patient’s GP or other ambulance crews, as required.
The paramedics are also able to access a number of other useful resources through the device, including a wide range of reference tools such as treatment and medication guidelines, and GP contact details.
Toughbook – ready for anything What makes Toughbook the ideal device for
healthcare? The Toughbook CF-19, for example, is the ultimate in durability and reliability. A magnesium-thickened casing offers maximum protection for the most sensitive components, such as the display. Hard drives are secured against impact and shock. A fall from a height of 90cm does not affect functionality in any way, and a special protective coating provides dust and water resistance.
The devices can also be wiped down to clean and meet infection-control requirements.
The CF-19 is the leading convertible rugged notebook, which means that the device can be used as a conventional laptop or converted to a tablet PC for easy use by paramedics. The lightweight device can easily be held with one hand and the bright touchscreen LCD display is convenient to use both inside and outside in bright light conditions.
Finally, the CF-19 is built for reliable communications when in the fi eld. With world- class 3G wireless communication capability, the device can ensure ambulance crews are able to transmit and receive critical information securely whilst on the move.
Supported by specialist accessories
Toughbook computers can also be mounted securely and safely into emergency services vehicles, thanks to Panasonic’s specialist Computer Docking Solutions. This built-for- purpose range of docks and mounts means Toughbook computers are easily installed into ambulances, and can be powered and operated from inside the vehicle, with no loss in productivity or connectivity.
FOR MORE INFORMATION For more on Toughbook mobile PCs and tablets, contact Sam Burrows: T: +44 7776 133141 E:
sam.burrows@eu.panasonic.com For Panasonic Computer Docking Solutions, contact Will Holmes: T: +44 7912 567 169 E:
will.holmes@eu.panasonic.com W:
www.toughbook.eu
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