Avoid the paper chase. Real-time, wireless patient documentation helps therapists save both time and money

Abstract

Good Shepherd Medical Center's physical therapy clinic, Longview, Texas.

Problem: Streamlining documentation processes in hard-to-reach areas of an off-site facility.

Solution: Implementing handheld, point-of-care devices for real-time documentation.

Results: Reduction in the time and effort physical therapists spend on "back office" documentation procedures. KEYS TO SUCCESS. "With the wireless link the staff doesn't have to concern itself with technical terms, uploads and network logons. They just enter their information by answering pre-programmed prompts. The information flows over to the host computer in real time."