Mobile patient care system
A mobile patient examination system includes a carrier, a patient support, and furnishing. The patient support is height adjustable and connected to the carrier. Also, the patient support includes a display and a physiological sensor. In some instances, the carrier is sized to be transported to different locations within a facility. Alternatively, the carrier is sized to be transported to remote, rural, and/or disaster-related locations.
1. A patient examination system, comprising:
a transportable carrier configured to fit through a door opening of a patient examination room and to be transported among locations in a patient care facility; and
a patient support connected to the transportable carrier,
wherein the patient support includes an upper surface having a first portion and a second portion, the second portion capable of being positioned angled relative to the first portion;
wherein the patient support is adjustable in at least one of: height and angle of incline; and
wherein the patient support includes:
a physiological sensor including at least one of: a blood pressure module, a temperature sensor, an otoscope, and an ophthalmoscope;
at least one sensor mount integrated within the patient support and configured to support the physiological sensor; and
a display in communication with the physiological sensor and movably secured to the patient support, the display hosting a system manager configured to:
provide a check-in sequence to a patient;
receive interactions from the patient;
display physiological measurements to a health professional;
receive voice commands from the health professional;
record dictation of notes from the health professional; and
transcribe the notes.
2. The patient examination system of claim 1 , wherein the transportable carrier includes detachable wheels.
3. The patient examination system of claim 1 , wherein the transportable carrier includes a floor and at least two walls.
4. The patient examination system of claim 3 , wherein the transportable carrier includes at least three walls and a ceiling.
5. The patient examination system of claim 1 , further comprising furnishings, the furnishings including a light.
6. The patient examination system of claim 1 , wherein the display is a touch screen display.
7. The patient examination system of claim 6 , wherein the system manager module is configured to provide on-screen controls for the patient support and the physiological sensor.
8. The patient examination system of claim 1 , wherein the system manager is in communication with an electronic health record of a patient and the notes are recorded in the electronic health record.
9. The patient examination system of claim 1 , further comprising a hand washing station.
10. The patient examination system of claim 1 , wherein the system manager is in communication with a camera and is configured to guide a healthcare professional in capturing images during an examination.
11. A portable medical examination system, comprising:
a mobile carrier including at least one wall and being configured to be transported among patient examination rooms in a patient care facility;
a patient support connected to the mobile carrier; and
a furnishing,
wherein the patient support includes an upper surface having a first portion and a second portion, the second portion capable of being positioned angled relative to the first portion;
wherein the patient support is height adjustable; and
wherein the patient support includes:
a physiological sensor configured to measure a physiological parameter of a patient including at least one of: blood pressure; and temperature;
at least one sensor mount configured to support the physiological sensor;
a touch-screen display in communication with the physiological sensor, the touch-screen display including a camera capable of capturing still and video images; and
a hand washing station.
12. The portable medical examination system of claim 11 , wherein an angle of incline of the patient support is adjustable;
wherein the furnishing includes a light;
wherein the touch-screen display includes a system manager module; and
wherein the system manager module is configured to provide on-screen controls for the patient support and the physiological sensor.
13. The portable medical examination system of claim 12 , wherein the system manager module is configured to:
provide a check-in sequence to the patient;
display a physiological measurement received from the physiological sensor; and
transcribe during a patient examination.
14. The portable medical examination system of claim 13 , wherein the system manager module is in communication with an electronic health record of the patient.
15. The portable medical examination system of claim 14 , wherein the mobile carrier is sized to fit through door openings of patient examination rooms in a patient care facility.
16. The portable medical examination system of claim 14 , wherein the mobile carrier is configured to be transported on a trailer.
17. A patient examination system, comprising:
a transportable carrier including at least one wall;
a furnishing; and
a patient support connected to the transportable carrier,
wherein the patient support includes an upper surface having a first portion and a second portion, the second portion capable of being positioned angled relative to the first portion;
wherein the patient support is height adjustable and angle of incline adjustable; and
wherein the patient support includes:
a first physiological sensor for measuring blood pressure;
a second physiological sensor for measuring temperature;
a mount configured to hold the first physiological sensor and the second physiological sensor; and
a display in communication with the physiological sensor and movably secured to the patient support;
wherein the display is a touch screen display including a system manager module;
wherein the system manager module is configured to:
provide on-screen controls for the patient support and the physiological sensor;
provide a check-in sequence to a patient;
display a physiological measurement received from the physiological sensor; and
transcribe dictated notes from a healthcare professional during a patient examination.
18. The patient examination system of claim 17 , wherein the system manager module is in communication with an electronic health record of the patient; and
wherein the transportable carrier is sized to fit through a door opening of a patient examination room.
19. The portable medical examination system of claim 17 , further comprising a hand washing station.