Robots are the newest members of the hospital support and nursing staff. From dispensing medication, to making deliveries and visiting patients, robots are improving the way hospitals function. Robots are helping doctors reach patients across distance. They step in to handle nursing and support staff shortages and streamline many tedious administrative tasks.
McPherson ROBOT-Rx This automated system stores and dispenses single doses of drugs for entire hospitals. Pharmacists enter prescriptions into the computer, the robot collects the dosage by scanning the bar codes on the medications, and bags them, all the while keeping track of all medication. This robotic system ensures that the right medicine reaches the right patient.
The Numbers:
- 1/3 of the medium and large pharmacies in U.S.hospitals own a ROBOT-Rx.
- It sorts half a billion medications error free per year.
- 25,000 - the number of doses a ROBOT-Rx can store.
The Advantage of ROBOT-Rx:
- Prevents medication errors
- Manages dissension numbers
- Eliminates the tedious task of sorting medicine
- Works 24-hours a day
- Keeps track of stocking needs
- Saves money/time
Mechanized Couriers
Robots are efficient messengers. They transport materials like food, x-rays, and linens throughout the hospital. The RobotCart travels a set path and prevents collisions by using sonar. The HelpMate and Aethon TUG are other mechanized couriers work to create better hospital environments.
Virtual visits from your physician. Doctors are examining patients from continents away with interactive robots and hi-tech visuals. Mobile robots such as the In Touch Health Remote Presence (RP-6 and RP-7s) are facilitating faster service and doctor-patient face time. These robots are fully mobile, with computer screens for heads and real-time video cameras for eyes and ears. Doctors operate them using a joystick and wireless technology. Another advantage to these robots is saving staff from cross-infection.
Robot Doctors
Imagine receiving virtual visits from your physician. Doctors are examining patients from continents away with interactive robots and hi-tech visuals. Mobile robots such as the In Touch Health Remote Presence (RP-6 and RP-7s) are facilitating faster service and doctor-patient face time. These robots are fully mobile, with computer screens for heads and real-time video cameras for eyes and ears. Doctors operate them using a joystick and wireless technology. Another advantage to these robots is saving staff from cross-infection.
No comments:
Post a Comment