Use of a real-time locating system or patient self-rooming workflow can assist in waste reduction efforts to help eliminate costly bottlenecks.
The side chair supports the patient’s back and allows most patients to place their feet flat on the floor—both effective for increasing accuracy of blood pressure readings.
Efficiencies are gained by bringing all vital signs capture to one location using an automated vital signs device. A mobile cart allows the vital signs device to be easily shared or moved from one location to another.
As compared to the traditional vital signs workflow, the triage nook workflow saves 30 seconds per patient by implementing automated vital signs acquisition.