Wyndham clinic private hospital receive their first Ascom Myco

Within today’s healthcare market when we use the word “mobility”, we are referring to the countless wireless technologies that enable us to communicate, locate and receive information while moving throughout the facility.

As mobile technologies support smarter access to information, to both seek data and receive alarms/alerts, healthcare professionals can access information from wherever they are, instead of going to the source of the information. So rather than spending their time chasing information, and trying to monitor lots of static information points i.e. screens at the nurse’s station and annunciator panels, by using assisted technologies carers can invest their time with the patient at the point-of-care where it is maximised.

Understanding the benefits that assisted technologies can bring to the healthcare environment, Wyndham clinic private hospital have requested Ascom Myco to trial within their facility. The Ascom Myco is a truly “purpose-built Smart device” designed with focus on caregivers.

The Myco is designed to be worn clipped to scrubs, in pockets, or on the waist. The top-display is specifically integrated into Myco to help caregivers to view the type, severity and location of alarm without having to even touch the phone, to unlock it and then look at the screen. With features such as the patient-centric user interface which sits on-top of the standard Android interface, assists the nurse by only showing the filtered critical alarms and alerts for their area of responsibility – in a bed or patient status mode.

If you wish to find out more about the Ascom Myco contact 02 9698 9000 or www.ascommyco.com

Ascom announces Blue Force as primary service partner for Western Australia

SYDNEY, Australia, October, 2015 – Ascom is delighted to announce the appointment of Blue Force as our primary service partner for Western Australia (WA).

Blue Force is a significant player in the security integration market in WA with an established track record in the Government and Healthcare sectors. With over 40 WA-based staff, a dedicated and experienced management team, and considerable Ascom technical expertise, Blue Force is the perfect partner for Ascom in WA.

Blue Force is responsible for taking the entire Ascom solutions portfolio to market in WA, including Ascom’s Nursecall, Mobility and Applications product suites.

“We are extremely excited to work with Dale and his team at Blue Force,” says Ascom Managing Director Leo Silver. “With their vision, dedication and focus, we expect to significantly grow Ascom’s market share in WA“.

Commenting on the announcement, Blue Force Managing Director Dale Lofts says: “Our partnership with Ascom will provide us with the opportunity to bring world-class systems and services into WA. This, combined with our local support will be the key to the future development of our company and grow our mutual business opportunities”.

For more information visit www.ascom.com/ws or contact:
Adam Jaffe, Marketing Communications Manager, Ascom Integrated Wireless
Phone: +61 411 830 568
Email: adam.jaffe@ascom.com

Macquarie Telecom: Securing the Future of Aged Care Roadshow Recap

Last week, Ascom was invited to be part of a round table discussion on Securing the Future of Aged Care in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney & Melbourne.  

The conference featured industry experts Bruce Bailey - Partner / Director at RSM Bird Cameron and our very own Feargal O’Farrell – Sales and Marketing Director at Ascom Integrated Wireless.

With the impact of the ageing Australian population and the growing need for residential care, it will contribute to significant growth and change within the industry.

Key topics were discussed:

•            The Factors influencing aged care financial performance

•            Cost vs Benefit for assistive technologies

•            How to reduce your TCO for telecommunications.

We would like to thank Macquarie Telecom for inviting us to be part of this great discussion.

Addressing workplace safety challenges with Mobile duress

The purpose of a mobile duress solution is to safeguard individuals from personal harm, by enabling the worker with the ability to send out an instant alert to relevant personnel.  These instances may occur when the member of staff considers themselves in danger, needs instant assistance, or a broader emergency event is looming.

Many health services across the state deal with hostile patients who require special care and recognise at times some patients present with behaviour that may be very challenging and bring risk to staff. There is no industry immune to an emergency situation occurring, a duress system can be assumed as a critical component of any security system.

Ascom believe EGIS wide area duress solution will help further protect employees

Key features include:

• Comprehensive GPS (tracking) & 3G (cellular) true lone worker device
• Tough robust construction        

• 2 battery models (24 hr and 72 Hr)

• Can send SMS, voice and can be interfaced with tracking server system

      To learn more contact us today on +61 02 9698 9000 

Technology transforming the way we work

The role of a nurse is forever changing as caring for the sick is becoming more complicated. Recent studies have outlined that clinicians spend a lot of their time looking for information, instead of spending time at the patient’s bedside.

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It is clear that some tools are unquestionably having an impact on improving the way we work. Within a hospital environment these technological developments can help aide our clinicians to be more mobile and retrieve information on the go, rather them looking for the information.

A topical example is the barcode technology that can be used as patient identification, drug identification and medical management. Barcode based systems can help improve the accuracy of records, management of medication and availability of reliable information at the point of care. Which in turn can minimise errors and enhances the overall safety of care.

While technology cannot replace clinical skills and decision making, some innovations like the barcode technology can help make healthcare safer and simpler. 

Nurse Call solution enabling proficient workflows enters the Australian market

Last week, Ascom officially released its North American product, the Ascom Telligence Nurse Call system in Australia and New Zealand.

Ascom believes that Nurse Call systems in today’s healthcare environment needs to be able to deliver communication solutions that are cost-effective, superiority patient care and process efficient.

The unique platform seamlessly integrates with a variety of healthcare applications including medical equipment and real time location systems for optimal caregiver workflows.  

Telligence empowers clinicians with the right tools to bring the right information to the right staff at the right time. 

For more information on Ascom Telligence Nurse Call system please call 02-9698 9000 or email au-marketing@ascom.com

Ascom & Schneider Electrics Proud Sponsor of Australian HealthCare Week 2015

Ascom & Schneider Electrics partnered together to sponsor the coffee cart stand at the Australian Healthcare Week. The event was held at the Australian Technology Park in Sydney on 23rd -25th of March.

With more than 500 delegates that work with the design, development, technology provision, patient experience and project management of Australian health facilities projects allowed for some great conversations and the chance to learn from industry experts and further discuss with key individuals their experiences of particular projects and upcoming deployments. 

Furthermore it allowed Ascom the opportunity to showcase the newly launched smartphone that was designed around the needs of the nurses, the Ascom Myco. Feedback on the device was enormously positive, exemplifying that our R&D team has hit the mark on the design and functionality of the device.

All in all it was a great couple of days, and a fantastic chance to engage and talk to experts in the industry.