PatientSafe Solutions has introduced the new PatientTouch 3.2 wireless clinical mobility solution which has been designed to provide frontline clinicians with easy access to patient data and clinical workflows. The latest offering from PatientSafe Solutions, unveiled at HIMSS 2012, also improves communication between mobile appliances which run on the Apple (News - Alert) iPod touch.

In a release, Jim Sweeney, chairman and chief executive officer of PatientSafe Solutions, said that, “The healthcare industry has been trying to tap into the power of computerization for many years. Adopting electronic medical records is a huge step; but being able to access critical information from existing HIS systems and quickly document back into these systems via a truly mobile device will revolutionize the care delivery process.”

The new solution has been based on Mobile Care Orchestration framework which allows healthcare organizations manage people and processes as well as data in real time. PatientTouch 3.2 was developed to incorporate Positive Patient Identification (PPID) modules and care interventions along with clinical communications. It is now possible for nurses to gain access to patient information and handle patient care activities via a single handheld device in real time irrespective of their location at the hospital.

Steve Shirley of Parkview Medical Center said that, “PatientTouch will fundamentally change how our nurses deliver care. With this device, they can focus completely on the patient's needs -- without interrupting the care process to search for vital information. Instead, real time data and critical workflows can now be accessed and documented with a single handheld device.”

PatientTouch can communicate directly with EHRs and has been designed specifically for use within clinical environments. Supporting HIPAA regulations compliance, PatientTouch integrates the Apple iPod touch and the electronic Mobile Medical Application (eMMA) which is a custom jacket, is designed to be IP-54 compliant and features a barcode scanner and offers extended battery life.

Joe Condurso, president and chief operating officer, said that, “As we look towards the next stages of meaningful use, clinical mobility platforms such as PatientTouch will be critical in meeting new requirements and augmenting existing EHR systems. Healthcare providers will be pressured to rethink the care delivery process and facilitate care coordination as it relates to real time information access, accurate quality report data capture, timely documentation, and effective care team communications--and that is exactly what PatientTouch can help them do.”