Patient point-of-care computer system
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1. A point-of-care computer system, including:
- a display positioned in a point-of-care location;
a computer coupled to the display;
a network coupled to the computer to enable the computer to access information stored in a remote location; and
an input device coupled to the computer, the input device being configured to detect the presence of an object, and to provide a signal to the computer to enable the computer to identify the object.
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Abstract
A point-of-care computer system includes a display positioned in a point-of-care location, a computer coupled to the display, and a network coupled to the computer to enable the computer to access information stored in a remote location.
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209 Claims
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1. A point-of-care computer system, including:
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a display positioned in a point-of-care location;
a computer coupled to the display;
a network coupled to the computer to enable the computer to access information stored in a remote location; and
an input device coupled to the computer, the input device being configured to detect the presence of an object, and to provide a signal to the computer to enable the computer to identify the object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for controlling the administration of medication to a patient at a point-of-care, including the steps of:
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assigning a unique identifier to the patient;
assigning an identifier to the medication;
assigning a unique identifier to a caregiver;
entering prescription information into a hospital computer system;
detecting the patient identifier at the point-of-care;
comparing the detected patient identifier to a stored patient identifier;
detecting the caregiver identifier at the point-of-care;
comparing the detected caregiver identifier to a stored caregiver identifier to determine whether the caregiver is authorized to administer the medication;
detecting the medication identifier at the point-of-care;
comparing the detected medication identifier to the prescription information;
displaying an image of medication corresponding to the prescription to permit the caregiver to verify that the appearance of the medication matches the image; and
administering the medication to the patient if the appearance of the medication matches the image. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A patient assist cart, including:
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a base;
a support connected to the base;
a computer mounted to the support;
a display mounted to the support and electrically coupled to the computer; and
a medication box coupled to the support. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52)
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53. Medication containment equipment, including:
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a cart having a base, a support connected to the base, a computer mounted to the support, and a display mounted to the support and electrically coupled to the computer; and
a medication box coupled to the cart support. - View Dependent Claims (54, 55, 56, 57, 58)
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59. A point-of-care interface, including:
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a display configured to be coupled to a computer;
an arm assembly arm assembly including a first arm configured to be coupled to a bed, a second arm pivotably coupled to the first arm, a third arm pivotably coupled to the second arm, and a coupler connected between the third arm and the display, the arm assembly thereby permitting positioning of the display in a plurality of different positions relative to the bed for viewing. - View Dependent Claims (60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65)
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66. A point-of-care interface, including:
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a display configured to be coupled to a computer; and
a display carrier for supporting the display on a rail of a bed, the display carrier including a body portion having a pair of tracks for receiving the display and an open end for receiving the bed rail, the display being movable along the pair of tracks. - View Dependent Claims (67, 68, 69, 70, 71)
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72. A point-of-care interface, including:
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a display configured to be coupled to a computer; and
an overhead arm assembly for support the display, the arm assembly including a main arm having a central portion and a pair of arms extending from one end at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the central portion and supporting the display from the another end, a first movable arm having a first end and a second end, the second end being pivotally connected to the central portion, a second movable arm having a first end and a second end, the second end being pivotally connected to the central portion, and a pair of parallel tracks configured to be mounted to a ceiling of a room for guiding movement of the main arm and the first and second arms along a path of travel that is parallel to an axis of the tracks. - View Dependent Claims (73, 74, 75, 76, 77)
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78. A point-of-care interface, including:
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a display configured to be coupled to a computer;
an arm assembly arm assembly including a bracket configured to be coupled to a wall of a room adjacent a bed, a first arm coupled to the bracket for rotation about a substantially vertical axis, a second arm pivotably coupled to the first arm, and a coupler connected between the second arm and the display, the arm assembly thereby permitting positioning of the display in a plurality of different positions relative to the bed for viewing. - View Dependent Claims (79, 80, 81)
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82. A point-of-care system, including:
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a touch screen display mounted in a point-of-care location;
a computer coupled to the display having software for enabling the computer to generate a plurality of screens on the display; and
a bed having an actuator coupled to the computer, the actuator adjusting the position of the bed in response to receipt of a signal from the computer. - View Dependent Claims (83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101)
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102. A system for controlling the administration of medication to a patient, including:
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a touch screen display;
a computer coupled to the display having software for enabling the computer to generate a plurality of screens on the display;
a tag associated with the medication including medication identification information;
a tag associated with the patient including patient identification information; and
an input device coupled to the computer for receiving the medication and patient identification information from the corresponding tag when the tag is in proximity to the input device and providing the identification information to the computer. - View Dependent Claims (103, 104, 105, 106, 107)
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108. A point-of-care interface, including:
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a first display configured to be coupled to a computer;
a first arm assembly for supporting the first display including a first arm configured to be coupled to a first support attached to a wall of a room adjacent a bed, and a cable coupled at one end to the first arm and at the other end to the display, the cable being retractable into and extendable from the first arm to adjust the height of the display relative to the bed. - View Dependent Claims (109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118)
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119. A point-of-care interface, including:
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a first display configured to be coupled to a computer;
a first arm assembly for supporting the first display including a coupler configured to be coupled to a support attached to a wall of a room adjacent a bed, and a first arm movably coupled between the coupler and the first display;
a second display configured to be coupled to the computer; and
a second arm assembly for supporting the second display including a second arm movably coupled between the coupler and the second display. - View Dependent Claims (120, 121)
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122. A point-of-care interface, including:
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a first display configured to be coupled to a computer;
a first arm assembly for supporting the first display including a first coupler configured to be coupled to a support attached to a wall of a room adjacent a bed, and a first arm movably coupled between the first coupler and the first display;
a second display configured to be coupled to the computer; and
a second arm assembly for supporting the second display including a second coupler configured to be coupled to the support, and a second arm movably coupled between the second coupler and the second display. - View Dependent Claims (123)
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124. A point-of-care interface, including:
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a display configured to be coupled to a computer;
a support coupled to the display to permit rotation of the display about an axis extending substantially through a portion of the display;
a spool connected to a ceiling of a room; and
a cable coupled between the support and the spool, the cable being extendable from and retractable into the spool to thereby adjust the height of the display relative to the ceiling. - View Dependent Claims (125)
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126. A point-of-care interface, including:
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a display configured to be coupled to a computer;
a support coupled to the display to permit rotation of the display about an axis extending substantially through a portion of the display;
a ceiling support mounted to a ceiling of a room substantially over a bed; and
an arm assembly movably connected to the ceiling support to permit adjustment of a position of the display relative to the bed. - View Dependent Claims (127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132)
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133. An arm assembly for support a display at a point-of-care location, including:
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a mount assembly configured to be attached to a ceiling of the point-of-care location;
a first arm movably coupled to the mount assembly;
a second arm pivotably coupled to the first arm;
a third arm pivotably coupled to the second arm; and
a display support movably coupled to the third arm, the display support including a mounting plate for receiving a display. - View Dependent Claims (134, 135, 136, 137, 138)
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139. A point-of-care computing system configured for use by a user located in either one of a first location and a second location, including:
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a computer;
a monitor coupled to the computer;
a turntable for supporting the monitor; and
a first drive for rotating the turntable between a first position wherein the monitor is viewable from the first location and a second position wherein the monitor is viewable from the second location. - View Dependent Claims (140, 141)
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142. A point-of-care interface, including:
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a dual-screen display configured to be coupled to a computer;
a support for supporting the display, the support being disposed in a point-of-care location adjacent a window;
a stool disposed adjacent the support for rotation between an extended position and a retracted position; and
a linkage connected between the stool and the support to move the support to a first position when the stool is moved to the extended position and to move the support to a second position when the stool is moved to the retracted position, the display being positioned for viewing through the window when the support is in the second position. - View Dependent Claims (143)
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144. A point-of-care computing system configured for use by a user located in either one of a first location and a second location, including:
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a computer;
a monitor coupled to the computer; and
a carousel for supporting the monitor, the carousel being mounted for rotation on a shaft between a first position wherein the monitor is viewable from the first location and a second position wherein the monitor is viewable from the second location. - View Dependent Claims (145)
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146. A point-of-care interface, including:
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a display configured to be coupled to a computer; and
a display support configured for mounting to a rail of a bed, the display support including an arm pivotally coupled at one end for pivotal movement of the arm relative to the rail, and pivotably coupled at another end to the display, the display being movable between a storage position wherein the display is substantially parallel to the display support, and a use position wherein the display is substantially perpendicular to the display support. - View Dependent Claims (147, 148, 149)
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150. A point-of-care computer system, including:
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a display; and
a computer coupled to the display for generating images on the display;
the display including a support at one edge configured to connect the display to a bed for rotation about the one edge of the display between a first substantially vertical position wherein another edge of the display is positioned below the one edge, and a second substantially vertical position wherein the other edge is positioned above the one edge such that the display is viewable by a patient in the bed. - View Dependent Claims (151, 152)
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153. An overbed table for a point-of-care computer system, including:
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a base;
a pedestal mounted to the base;
a base support mounted to the pedestal;
an arm assembly connected to the base support in a recess form in the base support;
a display configured to be coupled to a computer, the display being mounted to the arm assembly, the arm assembly being adjustable to position the display in a retracted position within the recess and a plurality of extended positions outside the recess; and
a top movably mounted to the base support for movement between a first position wherein the top covers the recess, and a second position wherein the top exposes the recess. - View Dependent Claims (154)
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155. An overbed table for a point-of-care computer system, including:
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a base;
a pedestal mounted to the base;
a base support mounted to the pedestal, the base support having a recess;
a display configured to be coupled to a computer, the display being movable from a first position within the recess and a second position outside the recess; and
a top movably mounted to the base support for movement between a first position wherein the top covers the recess, and a second position wherein the top exposes the recess. - View Dependent Claims (156)
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157. A point-of-care interface, including:
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a display configured to be coupled to a computer;
an overbed table having a base, the base including a first connector electrically connected to the display;
a bed having a frame, the frame including a second connector for mating with the first connector when the overbed table is positioned over the bed.
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158. A point-of-care interface, including:
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a display configured to be coupled to a computer; and
an overbed table having a base, the base including a solar cell for generating power to power the display. - View Dependent Claims (159)
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160. An overbed table for a point-of-care computer system, including:
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a base;
a pedestal mounted to the base;
a top connected to the pedestal;
a tray movably connected to the pedestal for movement between a storage position wherein the tray is disposed substantially under the top and a deployed position wherein a portion of the tray extends from the top; and
a display configured to be coupled to a computer, the display being mounted to the tray and movable from a storage position wherein the display is substantially parallel to the tray to a use position wherein the display is positioned at an angle relative to the tray when the tray is in the deployed position.
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161. A point-of-care computer system, including:
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a projector assembly mounted to a ceiling of a point-of-care location;
a computer coupled to the projector for controlling a position of the projector and outputting images to the projector; and
a display positioned in the point-of-care location, the display being coupled to the computer and including a lens and a touch screen;
wherein the projector projects images onto the display, the touch screen enabling a user to provide input to the computer by activating icons included in the images. - View Dependent Claims (162, 163, 164, 165)
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166. An overbed table for a point-of-care computer system, including:
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a base;
a pedestal mounted to the base;
a top connected to the pedestal;
an arm movably connected to the pedestal for movement between a storage position wherein the arm is disposed substantially under the top and a deployed position wherein a portion of the arm extends from the top; and
a display configured to be coupled to a computer, the display being mounted to the arm and movable from a storage position wherein the display is substantially parallel to the arm to a use position wherein the display is positioned at an angle relative to the tray when the tray is in the deployed position. - View Dependent Claims (167, 168, 169, 170, 171)
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172. A method for dispensing medication to a patient, including the steps of:
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entering a prescription into a computer;
verifying the prescription;
transmitting the prescription to a pharmacy via a network;
crosschecking the prescription against other medications associated with the patient;
validating the prescription by updating a record associated with the patient;
locating a caregiver via a locating system;
providing the caregiver access to medication corresponding to the prescription; and
dispensing the medication to the patient. - View Dependent Claims (173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178)
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179. A point-of-care computer system, including:
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a server having a memory;
a plurality of client devices located at a corresponding plurality of point-of-care locations;
a network configured facilitate communication between the server and the plurality of client devices; and
a hospital data system coupled to the server;
the client devices including an input device to permit a user to interact with the server via the network to obtain information stored in the server memory and other information stored in the hospital data system. - View Dependent Claims (180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201)
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202. A point-of-care interface, including:
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a computer;
a display coupled to the computer;
a telescopic support coupled between a ceiling and the computer to support the computer and the display. - View Dependent Claims (203, 204, 205)
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206. A point-of-care interface, including:
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a display configured to be coupled to a computer; and
a pair of adjustable clamps connected together by a plate, the clamps being configured to support the display and couple to a bed rail, each of the clamps having a first portion and a second portion that is movable relative to the first portion to bring ends of the clamps toward and away from one another. - View Dependent Claims (207, 208, 209)
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