Austin Hospital is well known for its commitment in implementing the latest technologies to ensure the very best care is provided for all their patients.

The hospital has created a Clinical Project Team called ROMe-O (Results, Orders, Medications Online), consisting of experienced clinical professionals including Clinical Lead Gary Martin. The team is responsible for configuring, testing and deploying a new clinical solution for the hospital.

An area of opportunity for improvement was identified within the operating suite in providing access to a computer terminal close to the patient location during an operation for the look-up of a patient’s record during an operation.  Currently a standard computer located on the other side of the operating room is used requiring the Anaesthetists to leave the anaesthetised patient unattended every time patient record information was needed.

It was also essential that the solution would not impede on the efficient and strict procedures currently in place for operations.  Additionally the selection of a medical grade computer terminal with touch screen that could be kept clean and allow easy operation rather than a cumbersome keyboard was critical.  The team researched available units and concluded that the Advantech POCS176s healthcare grade touch screen terminal with 17’ screen was the stand-out choice due to feedback from other hospitals that are using this device and the standard features included.

Peacock Bros. Healthcare Solutions Manager David Perry was contacted not only because Peacock Bros. is an authorised provider of Advantech products, but also due to his experience and expertise in providing complete solutions within the Healthcare industry.  This experience was called upon when the additional criteria for this solution were identified.

Gary Martin - Austin Health
David Perry - Peacock Bros.

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