Holder for Handheld Documenting Devices

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Specializes in LTC, New to Tele/ Cardiac!.

Hello! Just started my unit orientation on a very busy cardiac telemetry/ critical care floor. Coming from LTC, I felt very underprepared lol! I'm going to go out and get a new penlight, scissors, tape, clipboard with calculator attached, etc. to make the transition easier. However, we have these little handheld computer devices that we are supposed to carry on us so we can do bedside documentation. An amazing and convenient concept, BUT I feel like once I'm on my own and in the chaos of everything, I am going to forget where I put it!!! Even today I noticed seasoned nurses on the floor walking around in circles going, "Where did I put my handheld? Have you seen it?!". Such a time waster!!! .. I am wondering if anyone has suggestions of how to keep this close to me at all times. It's big, the size of one of those oldschool walkie talkies lol, but it does have a velcro snap on the back, so I'm thinking if I got some type of belt I could hang it from there..... Any suggestions?!

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Specializes in Cardio-Pulmonary; Med-Surg; Private Duty.

Fannypack.

As unfashionable as they may look, they are quite useful...

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Home Health.

How about cargo pants?

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Specializes in CNA: LTC & DD.

Depending on the kind of handheld, you may be able to purchase a holster for it online.

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What's a good EGK Cable Organizer for cables that will avoid detangling?

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