Healthcare Hardware Device

Open-source hardware is hardware whose design is made publicly available so anyone can study, modify, distribute, make and sell the design or the hardware based on that same design. Some open-source hardware projects can potentially be used as active medical devices. The open-source approach offers a unique combination of advantages, including reducing costs and faster innovation. A wide range of open-source hardware that includes healthcare sensors and low-cost single-board computers are readily available on the consumer market. It has a large community of supporters, and there are open software libraries available to simplify many tasks.



      1.      Tablet PCs and Notepads
Tablet PCs are becoming one of the most popular healthcare hardware options for medical offices and hospitals. Their lightweight portability allows physicians to carry the machine with them during procedures and patient visits, giving them the opportunity to document and chart electronically and without paper records.There are a number of design and feature options to consider when selecting a tablet PC, and it’s important to choose the right model to fit your office’s needs. A slate-style model can be up to two pounds lighter than a convertible model, which many physicians find makes a huge difference in portability.

      2.      Smartphones
Smartphones are small, lightweight, portable, and often fit into a physician’s lab coat pocket – making them the perfect solution for medical staff who would feel burdened by the need to carry larger tablet PCs or laptops during the day. New software applications allow doctors to use the pocket PC with nearly all of the same features as a standard tablet, including charting, ordering and printing prescriptions, managing billing, and more.

      3.      Laptops
A laptop is an excellent option for doctors seeking a less expensive way to take their charts and data with them as they would use a tablet PC. Models are often affordable and run the same types of programs as the more high-tech tablet systems. Laptop computers are also a good option for nurses and assistants who do not need the same technology as a physician.
      
      4.      Servers
A server for your EMR system is one of the most important purchases your office will make regarding your switch to electronic medical records – and with prices ranging from two-thousand to the tens of thousands of dollars, it may also be one of the most expensive.The server is the base unit for your office’s electronic medical records system and must meet the EMR vendor’s minimum requirements for running the system. These minimum requirements will be one of the central factors to consider. It’s also important to consider storage, backup systems and space, the database software, and the server’s operating system. It may be necessary to purchase additional software to supplement the server that you feel is right for your office.

The use of mobile devices by health care professionals (HCPs) has transformed many aspects of clinical practice. Mobile devices have become commonplace in health care settings, leading to rapid growth in the development of medical software applications (apps) for these platforms.Mobile devices and apps provide many benefits for HCPs, perhaps most significantly increased access to point-of-care tools, which has been shown to support better clinical decision-making and improved patient outcomes.
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