Surgical Services at Arrowhead Hospital
navigation
 

Latest News
 (back to main) 

In order to streamline the communication process and improve patient care and satisfaction, Arrowhead Hospital is investing in a state-of-the-art wireless communications system called Vocera Communication Systems. The hospital expansion project introduces wireless technology capabilities for the hospital. Vocera is the 1st major technology upgrade that utilizes the new wireless platform.

Vocera is a wearable “badge” that is hands free and weighs about two ounces.  It enables instant voice and text communications using voice recognition software. By pressing a button on the badge and saying aloud an individuals name, one can be instantly connected to the person they need.

Vocera has many benefits including:

  • Reducing noise and overhead paging.
  • Saving steps and time for patient care delivery team.
  • Improving communication time and increase effectiveness/efficiency by allowing for direct staff to staff, staff to patient and staff to physician communication.
  • Group communication can also be accomplished.


Actual Size:
4.2" tall x 1.4" wide