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34 Healthcare it News August 2008 ■ CLiniCaL TooLkiT www.HealthcareITNews.com P r o d U C T S P oT L ig H T mobile Computing devices Mobility market on rise ral market for mobile computing devices. The functionalities and durability offered by Tablet PCs are fueling the growth for these devices in provider settings. The U.S. industry-wide growth rates for 2006-2011 for tablet PCs (slates) is expected to rise about 45 percent CAGR, said Doug Bell, research analyst for IDC. While the PDA market is dying across industries, it still has life in hospitals because PDAs can run on secure WI-FI networks, which don’t interfere with hospital machines and deliver real-time synching of data within the enterprise, said Ryan Reith, senior research analyst at IDC. Still, hospitals are moving from PDAs to converged mobile devices, like smart phones, because of the convenience of having single devices doing multiple jobs equally well, said Sean Ryan, research analyst on mobile enterprise for IDC. T More information at HealthcareiTnews.com reCenT newS ➔ Healthcare wireless market to approach $10 billion by 2012 ➔ Pennsylvania Blues plan to offer PHRs on cell phones ➔ Virginia critical care hospital goes wireless ➔ Beth Israel Deaconess begins EHR/ PM roll-out ➔ PC use study ➔ Pano Logic takes “drag” from desktop ➔ NTR seeks to simplify IT support By Patty Enrado, Contributing Editor he healthcare industry is a natu- reSoUrCe CenTraL ➔ Transforming Clinical Workflow for Mobile Point of Care (Web seminar) ➔ On-Demand Web seminar: Measuring the Value of Mobility at the Point of Care In healthcare, where mobility is critical, tablet PCs and other devices reign. MoBiLe MarkeT in growTH Mode Fujitsu Computer systems Stylistic ST5100 Tablet PC Series Weighing 3.5 pounds, under 1-inch thick and delivering up to 9.5 hours of computing time, the Stylistic ST5100 Series tablet PC is available with a 12.1-inch indoor/outdoor XGA display or 10.4-inch reflective front-lit XGA display offering the ultimate in on-your-feet computing. alloy casing for added durability and digital microphone for greater productivity. LifeBook T2010 Close to the weight of a slate tablet while maintaining exceptional battery life, the 3.52 pound Lifebook T2010 convertible with a slim 1.3-inch chassis and a 12.1-inch display offers optional integrated wireless broadband, comprehensive security and up to 11 hours of battery life. ond battery or optical drive, and advanced security features. (optional integrated WWAN available net quarter) LifeBook U810 With all the functionality of a traditional notebook, but half the size, the 1.56-pound LifeBook U810 convertible mini-notebook with a 5.6-inch display features optional integrated wireless broadband, touch/pen/typing input and the power to access the office network, check e-mail or video conference. Hewlett-paCkard THree TrendS To waTCH IDC Research Analyst Doug Bell says functionality and durability of Tablet PCs are critical to healthcare providers. 1. HeaLTHCare aPPLiCaTionS grow: Healthcarespecific applications for Tablet PCs are growing to meet the demand of the mobile users in the industry. 2. daTa STayS inSide: Advancement of secured wireless networks is allowing data to stay within the hospital environment, thereby driving usage within hospitals. 3. in for Life: Organizations are going through the lifecycle of their technologies before moving to new devices – unless a new platform with core applications comes to market. LifeBook P1620 Weighing 2.2-pounds with an 8.9inch touch screen display, the ultraportable LifeBook P1620 convertible is packed with full PC functionality and offers advanced security with Fujitsu Portshutter data-leak prevention software, magnesium- LifeBook T5010 Among the lightest 13.3-inch display convertibles on the market, the ultra-light 4.5-pound LifeBook T5010 convertible equipped with the new next-generation Intel Centrino 2 processor offers a builtin modular bay supporting a sec- HP 2710p Tablet PC Starting at only 3.7 lbs /1.65 kg and 1.11 in./28.2 mm thin, the HP moBilE see page 35 U.S. Commercial PC client shipments by form factor, 2006-2011 Numbers below represent thousands 2006 Tablet slate Tablet convertible 136 136 2007 276 663 2008 390 936 2009 532 1,436 2010 689 1,892 2011 857 2,375 2006-2011 CaGr (%) Tablet slate Tablet convertible e l Connect: GrapHs 0808 44.6% 37.5% Panasonic’s Toughbook is among several mobile offerings popular with providers. SOURCE: IDC UsER REVIEWs “If we didn’t have the right hardware vendor, the project would have failed; the Tablet PC was going to be the physician’s only device, so we wanted to make sure there was a large viewing area and adequate battery life and reliability and service were huge factors since lives depend on the patient information; Fujitsu has stood up to that test.” Lesson learned: “In one instance, Fujitsu engineers were called in from California and Japan to help resolve a static issue caused when docking some of the Fujitsu Tablet PCs in certain buildings. Because we live in a cold, dry climate for six months of the year, static can be an issue, but Fujitsu sent in a team to investigate and instituted an effective anti-static solution that has since become part of its product offering.” Mary Schalow, director of customer service and support, Marshfield Clinic “We have really made this the most efficient way to communicate. When you are in with clients, you cannot answer the phone, but you can receive an email and then check email immediately after the appointment and respond to it – instead of calling in for voicemail. When the communication and information is written it’s there for your use, but with voice-only communications you have to keep dialing in, listening and writing down. When it comes to billing – therapists used to go home and write a tracking receipt for billing. The next day someone else would have to input the information. Now it’s entered on the BlackBerry directly following the appointment and no duplication has to take place.” Lesson learned: “We were the first agency to pilot the BlackBerry solution in conjunction with the Medshare application in this way; there were some bumps as we worked with RIM, Telus and Medshare to find the best way for therapists to communicate. Everyone was very responsive and quick to offer solutions where needed. We just needed to work out the processes. Once we did that, all reports were positive and we decided to go with a complete deployment for our therapists and senior managers.” Christine Reno, business director, Therapy Partners “The socket Mobile soMo 650 simplified the use of our EQ2 Mobile Hems application with its sturdy design and recessed buttons and ensured data integrity with the use of socket rEviEws see page 35 http://www.HealthcareITNews.com http://HealthcareITNews.com

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