64-slice CT Scanner
RP-7 Robot
CyberKnife®
Vocera
Electronic Patient Lifts
Computerized Provider Order Entry
Electronic Medication Administration Record
eShift
64-slice CT Scanner
The Siemens
SOMATOM Sensation 64-slice CT scanner is setting a new benchmark for excellence
in medical imaging. By using the most advanced X-ray tube in the industry, it
captures more data and creates more detailed images. Better images can help
doctors see the finest details of the human body at new levels of speed and
performance. Sinai Hospital is proud to announce the arrival of this new,
noninvasive method for evaluating coronary artery disease.
Labeled the single most important diagnostic breakthrough in the last 20
years, this new technology will enable doctors to identify people who are
unaware that they are at risk for heart disease, thus revolutionizing the
diagnosis and treatment of a disease that attacks more than 800,000 Americans
each year (according to the American Heart Association). It’s important to note
that the 64-slice CT scanner is not likely to replace the gold standard, cardiac
catheterization. It is simply another tool doctors can use to diagnose disease.
And it’s less invasive, which is attractive to most patients.
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RP-7 Robot
The RP-7 robot, developed by InTouch
Health, permits doctors to virtually consult with patients, family members and
hospital staff at a moment’s notice. The 5-foot, 5-inch robot looks similar to
Rosie the Robot from the “Jetsons,” with a flat-screen computer monitor face. To
give the robot a more personal look when it makes rounds, the doctor’s face is
displayed live on the screen. The physician guides the robot with a joystick
from a computerized ControlStation? from a designated remote location often
located in a home or office. With on-board two-way cameras, microphones and
wireless technology, the physician is also able to review charts, current lab
work and X-ray results without physically being in the hospital. Sinai launched
the mobile robot initiative with one robot in the Department of Bariatric
Surgery as a safety measure and closer way to monitor patients following
weight-loss surgery. Additional robots may be added in other departments in the
future.
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CyberKnife®
Sinai Hospital, through the Alvin
& Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute and the Department of
Radiation Oncology, has established a stereotactic radiosurgery center,
using the Accuray CyberKnife®. Mark Brenner, M.D., chief of Radiation Oncology, and Neal Naff, M.D., chief of Neurosurgery
,
are directing the center.
Patient treatment began in April 2003. The facility and
staff continue to provide this exciting new therapy option to our patients.
Cyberknife 360 degree virtual tour
Link for Cyberknife radio ad
Link for
Cyberknife commercials
To learn more about CyberKnife.
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Vocera
Vocera, a
hands-free, wireless communications system, has revolutionized the way
caregivers at LifeBridge do their jobs.
With Vocera, nurses don't have to stand by a desk waiting for an attending
physician to return a page. The voice-activated badges enable users to instantly
reach a charge nurse or find out the result of a lab test even if they don’t
know the extension or name of the person they are calling. With a little help
from the computerized Genie, Vocera gives users the freedom to communicate more
efficiently.
The super lightweight, black badges can be used to communicate with other
badge wearers, departments, desk phones, pagers and outside lines. Vocera is
utilized by care providers throughout Northwest and Sinai hospitals with close
to 2,000 badges deployed and over 800 clients connected concurrently during peak
hours.
Vocera users can also send and retrieve voice messages and record reminder
notes. Some clients can send broadcast messages to entire units with one touch
of the call button. Incoming calls can be blocked using the Do Not Disturb
function during meetings and trips to the bathroom (good Vocera etiquette). But
in the event of an emergency, the badge wearer can still be reached if the
caller sends an “urgent” message that breaks through all call blocking
modes.
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Electronic Patient Lifts
Electronic patient lifts are available in some
units at Sinai Hospital. The lifts go from the patient bed to the bathroom, and
can accommodate up to 600 pounds. The lifts can go from floor to ceiling and
help assist a patient who needs to be lifted from the floor. Nurses use the
lifts to help weaker patients out of bed and to a chair, or into the
bathroom.
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Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE)
Sinai implemented CPOE in 2006. CPOE allows
physicians, residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists,
nurses and respiratory therapists to enter electronic orders for their patients.
Evidence-based order sets assist with ensuring the most up-to-date care is
provided to our patients. New Orders go to Nurse Review to notify the nursing
staff. Nursing uses the Patient Activity List to review tasks, plan and document
care of patients.
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Electronic Medication Administration Record
(EMAR)
Medication orders automatically populate
the EMAR. The pharmacy reviews the medication orders and the patient’s
medication history. Nursing documents administration electronically. All
providers can review the patient’s home and hospital medication information
online.
To support CPOE, documentation of clinical data was implemented to include:
• ED triage, discharge instructions and
prescriptions
• Admission history
• Medication and allergy
information
• Height/Weight
• Vital signs
• Pain
assessment
• I/Os
Currently, design and development continues
to facilitate electronic documentation of the complete patient record.
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eShift
Sinai Hospital and Northwest Hospital Center
offer RNs the opportunity to view open shifts in other units throughout the
hospital and apply for the shift. The request is then sent to the unit
manager who has the ability to approve or deny the request. The RN is sent an
email indicating that status of their request. RNs have the ability to view open
shifts from any internet connection whether they are at home or at work. RNs can
only view the shifts in units where they are qualified to work. Coming
soon, eShift will be available for Patient Care Associates and Administrative
Associates.
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