Lynn, Our agency did the same thing about 5 years ago, and the nurses totally refused to use the system. The laptops were so big and weighed about 8 lbs, the software was horrendous, and it just took so long to enter the info. The agency ended up donating the laptops to an affiliated migrant program, and we went back to paper. There just has to be a better way! :roll
Hi HH nurses! I work baylor for an agency in Eastern NC, and we have not gone to computerized charting yet....I know, we are behind.....anyway, I am really interested to know what you all think about your software programs, and whether you use notebook/laptops or little PDA-type hardware. My director is starting to investigate the different vendors, and we would really like to get a user-friendly setup. How long on average does it take you to chart a recert or new admission and a regular nurses note? Thanks!!:roll