Computer charting

[canesdukegirl, BSN, RN]

Anyone out there use hand held Toughbooks or another hand held device to do computer charting? I saw a nurse in pre-op the other day using a small Toughbook with a touch screen. She completed her charting so quickly!! I was wondering if anyone else uses this, and if so, what application do you use? Our hospital uses CPM and I HATE IT! We have to go from mouse to keyboard constantly and it makes charting very cumbersome. I have searched and searched some more for better programs in which to chart, but can't find much. Any thoughts?

[solneeshka, BSN, RN]

I'm confused. Don't you have to chart in whatever system your hospital uses...?

[canesdukegirl, BSN, RN]

Yes, we do. However, we are experiencing a restructure in our OR and management has asked us for suggestions on what will make our jobs easier. A new computer charting system tops my list.

[steelydanfan]

Yes, we do. However, we are experiencing a restructure in our OR and management has asked us for suggestions on what will make our jobs easier. A new computer charting system tops my list.

Well, don't hold your breath. You will get what's given to you and LIKE it! (:

[queenjulie, RN]

? I saw a nurse in pre-op the other day using a small Toughbook with a touch screen. She completed her charting so quickly!

Hmm--the idea of carrying a laptop from room to room seems like it would be a hygiene issue, plus I think it would get really annoying to carry around (I'm a student, and we're required to carry large clipboards everywhere for paperwork, and they are both gross and cumbersome). But would definitely tell them that you want a system that is either all mouse or all keyboard--switching back and forth is so slow!