MediPod® WoW carts: solutions for mobile digital healthcare
30/10/2024
Mobile Digital Healthcare
FH devised a solution to combine ergonomics, versatility, autonomy and digital empowerment: the MediPod® workstations (commonly known as WoW: Workstations-on-Wheels).
Several solutions to address mobile digital healthcare, allowing caregivers to comfortably work standing or seated. From the autonomously powered MediPod® Power (with a generous onboard Li-Ion battery with 521 Wh) to MediPod® Basic: all models feature space for commonly used accessories, super-smooth double casters with 2 single-action brakes (the same lever effortlessly engages and disengages the braking system), the possibility to have a pull-out keyboard and mouse tray.
MediPod® Power: the top in Mobile Digital Healthcare
Covering an 8-hours shift, powering the onboard computer (it could be a laptop or a Mini/Micro PC), a screen, barcode reader, mouse and keyboard? MediPod® Power is the best choice. Once the shift is over the unit can be plugged in at the first available outlet, and left to recharge even for a short time. Consider that a full recharge from 10% of remaining battery only takes between 3 to 4 hours. Obviously, there is no need to drop as low as 10% before recharging!
The best scenario for using this unit is during patient and medication rounds: patient vital parameters are recorded, along with comments and therapy changes suggested by physicians, the administration of medications is tracked (also using an onboard barcode reader). The whole patient record suite used by the hospital (or any other type of healthcare facility) is accessible by MediPod® Power via the onboard WiFi antenna.
Ergonomics
In some cases, interacting with digital patient files, exams and lab results, prescriptions and administrations can take long times. Listening to a patient, and recording everything of importance is a critical task for caregivers. This interaction requires a good amount of concentration, and is helped by having caregiver and patient at the same eye-level. For all these reasons, let alone comfort, working while seated is very desirable.
All models of the MediPod® line are height-adjustable for optimal ergonomics, enabling users to work comfortably while seated. The pull-out keyboard/mouse tray leaves the spacious worktop free: this is perfect for keeping documents, notes and other items at hand.
Comfortable mobility
Allow us to play with words: the MediPod® line of Workstations-on-Wheels have an unmatched “rollability”! The trolley’s superior quality twin casters, generous ergonomic handles, and perfect weight distribution ensure exceptional maneuverability.