Cardiology
Better Communication With Centralized Code Blue
Emergency calls, such as code blue, must be handled quickly and efficiently at all times. Responder supports centralized code blue processes reliably and with ease. When a staff member initiates a code call on a patient, Responder systems can automate many steps of this process.
For example, the system can automatically page/speak the alarm and location of the incident over the PA system. This guarantees a clear and accurate alarm and location, each and every time. Notifications can also be sent over wireless devices to your code team, a specific department, or the entire facility. Responder is flexible: it can handle your unique needs and even change to meet your requirements from one shift to the next.
Visual notification is also important. Responder can turn on a corridor light to indicate the location of the incident. The system can even guide the code team with directional lighting. From the moment the team walks onto the unit, flashing blue lights can lead the members down corridors, around corners, and right to the room. In a moment of emergency, every second counts.
Integration With Cardiac Equipment
When a remote defibrillator is accessed anywhere in the facility, the Responder system can notify your operators immediately. This can serve two purposes: 1) ensure that the overhead announcement is made and 2) notify the code blue team, if necessary.
Efficient Workflow Through Centralized Telemetry
Centralizing telemetry monitoring gives your facility efficiencies and value. When a telemetry monitor alarms, the Responder system can notify telemetry of the alarm and the location/room. The telemetry technician can then view the alarm on the telemetry monitor and decide what action to take. A text message can be sent to the RN in charge of that patient and/or a reminder can be set, lighting the light outside the patient room and alerting a caregiver. This helps ensure that the most critical alarms get to the correct caregiver every time.
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