Ballad Health Foundation has provided an additional 40 Rover devices to hospital facilities across the Appalachian Highlands, which will assist nursing care teams in providing excellent care.
Rover devices provide nursing teams with secure, convenient access to the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system. Because the devices are mobile, they help streamline workflow for nursing team members by allowing them to perform key clinical tasks on the go, often at the patient’s bedside. Streamlining these tasks allows them to work more efficiently, which then helps expedite emergency department wait times.
The platform allows clinicians to record documentation and conduct barcode validation, acting as an extension for certain clinical tasks. With Rover, nursing team members can:
- Scan barcodes on patient wristbands and medications. This offers real-time verification and administration for medications.
- Document vital signs and assessments at the point of care.
- Track specimen collection with instant label printing and scan confirmation.
- Access patient charts and tasks quickly, reducing delays and increasing accuracy.
Rover devices look like smartphones, but they are secure, hospital-configured tools with no personal use capabilities. They are refurbished devices equipped and solely used for clinical purposes, ensuring both patient privacy and data security. Their mobile format allows bedside team members to deliver more efficient care without compromising professionalism or safety. Click here to learn more about the Rover devices and how they work.
Ballad Health Foundation makes regular investments in equipment and technology for Ballad Health team members. Last year, the Foundation helped provide vein finder devices at facilities across the system, which use infrared light to create a real-time image of veins beneath the skin.
Visit www.epicshare.org/share-and-learn/epic-mobile-leaders to learn more about Epic Rover.
