Socket Mobile, Inc., a provider of mobile productivity solutions, and
Optimus EMR, Inc., a provider of electronic medical records to the long-term care industry, have entered into a partnership to launch a joint solution for long-term care facilities.
Officials at Socket Mobile said that the solution incorporates the Socket SoMo 650Rx handheld computer with antimicrobial casing and Optimus EMR software.
The Optimus EMR and Socket solution reduces the time consuming task of tracking and documenting patient care activities, the companies say.
Officials said that using the SoMo 650Rx handheld computer and the Optimus EMR software, providers can update computerized patient records in real time. The addition of an RFID reader as a mobile peripheral allows the SoMo 650Rx to read RFID tags in the facility to further increase accuracy and efficiency for care providers.
“We’ve struggled in the past to find a product that fits all of our customers’ needs. Customers want a durable and robust point-of-care solution that allows them to process data anywhere on their campus. At sites where the SoMo 650Rx is deployed, we’ve seen an 80 percent improvement in operational up-time,” said Craig Griffin, vice president of implementation and support at Optimus EMR.
Griffin said that the Socket solution has exceeded the company’s expectations and client feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Based on this success, the company expects to further deploy the joint solution at customer sites and eventually replace other existing handhelds with the SoMo 650Rx.
The Socket SoMo 650Rx not only provides the durability needed for a long-term care environment, but the antimicrobial casing of the PDA also provides an extra layer of protection against the multiplication and spread of potentially harmful bacteria and microbes.
“The Optimus EMR software solution seamlessly integrates with the SoMo 650 handheld computer ensuring both ease of use and maximum benefit for long-term care staff and the clients they serve,” said Kevin Mills, president and CEO of Socket.
Mills said that the company’s goal has always been to provide a reliable, dependable and durable computing platform on which mobile applications can be developed and deployed to maximize the efficiency of the mobile workforce.
He said that the Optimus EMR solution is a great example of the productivity gains that are possible with the right combination of software and hardware; they’re an ideal partner in the healthcare arena and the company is pleased to be working with them.
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