Get a first-hand look at how the Mobile Clinical Assistant (MCA) platform was developed specifically for streamlining healthcare workflows and improving patient care around the world. Learn about its successful implementation at facilities that are now benefiting from mobile point-of-care technology.
What is it?
Nurses and physicians need better access to patient information at the point of decision to provide quality care more efficiently. The Intel® Mobile Clinical Assistant (MCA) reference architecture was designed in collaboration with healthcare professionals to better access up-to-date patient care records at the point of care and to enable documentation of a patient's condition in real time. The MCA is built for the rigors of the clinical environment and with appropriate software the MCA helps to reduce transcription and medication administration errors, enhance clinician workflows, and enable more informed decisions at the point of care.
How does it work?
The MCA picks up where the general purpose laptop leaves off. Along with appropriate software, it enables nurses and doctors to chart and check information at the bedside.
A built-in barcode scanner can match each patient with the treatment being delivered, helping reduce medication administration errors.
A radio frequency identification (RFID) scanner lets nurses identify patients and verify authorized care providers.
An integrated digital camera allows detailed enhanced chart documentation of wounds, surgical sites, range of motion, and other items. Photos can be placed directly into the patient's electronic medical record.
Built-in support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology connects to wireless area networks and enables automatic uploads of a patient’s vital signs and other data into the electronic medical record.
What are the features?
A lightweight, clipboard-like mobile PC with an ergonomic handle for easy carrying.
A rugged design with a sealed exterior that is tolerant to drips and spills. Plus, the casing can simply be wiped clean.
A generous screen display that minimizes scrolling and eyestrain.
A battery pack that can be replaced without shutting the unit down.
The Intel® Mobile Clinical Assistant (MCA) Software Development Kit (SDK) enables application developers to integrate MCA device support (e.g., barcode reader, RFID reader, and digital camera technology) into their applications, streamlining workflows for clinicians and enabling them to gain maximum benefit from the hardware features. The SDK offers several important benefits:
Ensures that a single code base will run on all devices in the MCA family of products.
Accelerates time to market by providing a development environment that is hardware agnostic (development and testing can begin in advance of acquiring an MCA device).
Provides value-added features such as local image encryption in an easily integrated API, saving resources, and enabling more compelling applications.
Seamlessly handles applications that run on client or over Citrix (no code changes required to support remote access
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