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CareMobile is a portable device that allows the care provider to document and view patient information at the point of care.

The CareMobile Device has a keyboard at the bottom, which can be used to navigate the screen and enter information.
The device also has an on screen keyboard that can be used with the provided stylus to navigate and make entries on the screen. The on line keyboard is accessed by selecting the Keyboard icon on the screen.
Selections on the on screen keyboard are made by tapping with the stylus on the screen.
To Log in to CareMobile:
Depending on how your CareMobile has been configured you would Tap on the CareMobile icon on the screen or as on this example you would Tap on the Millennium Mobile option on the screen.
The sign on screen will display.
1.  Scan the barcode on your ID Badge
OR
2.  Enter your User name and Password using the Stylus and screen keyboard.
3.  Then click on OK
The first screen for CareMobile opens.
In the top right corner of the screen there are three icons that can be used to find and access a patient's Task List.
To open a patient’s task list for documentation you a can:
1.  Scan the patient’s wristband.
When scanning a wristband, hold down one of the two scan buttons on the Care Mobile device, aim the scanner on one of the barcodes on the patients ID wristband (about 4 inches away).
2.  Search for a patient using the search icon.
To search for a patient by name or MRN (Medical Registration Number), tab on the Patient Search icon (person and/or binoculars).
Once you have found and selected the correct patient, clicking on the drop down arrow for Due Tasks displays a drop down menu. The drop down menu displays a list of folder names.
At present the Nursing Tasks that are documented via CareMobile are Vital Signs, Ins & Outs and Activities of Daily Living which are found in the ‘PRN Pt Care’ folder.
The next screen will display the three PRN Patient Care tasks:
·  Activities of Daily Living
·  Intake and Output
and
·  Vital Signs
Clicking on the name of the task will open the appropriate PowerForm for documentation.
For this example we have selected Activities of Daily Living Adult
The fields on the PowerForms in CareMobile have the identical sections and content as the PowerForms in PowerChart. However note that comments cannot be added on PowerForms when using CareMobile.
Use the scroll Bars on the screen to move up and down and side to side on the screen
Complete your documentation by only documenting on the fields relevant for your patient.
Check your selections then click on “Sign”.
The Activities of Daily Living and the Intake and Output forms have more than one section. The sections are accessed at the bottom of the screen.
The documented elements will immediately post to the Results Review flowsheet and Form browser sections in PowerChart.
Note that PowerForms documented on in CareMobile do not appear as a Textual Rendition in the Notes section of PowerChart.
Once signed, the documented Powerform will disappear from the Task List
Clicking on the ‘As Of’ line or the next time a user selects this patient, the Task will reappear.
To View Results:
1.  Click on the Results Icon to display Vital Signs, some Laboratory Results, and some Transcribed Radiology Reports
2.  Only results posted within the last 24 hours will appear in CareMobile
3.  Please Note: These results are for bedside Point of Care reference only; for a complete list of results, the clinician should be accessing PowerChart.
To View Demographic and Allergy information :
From the Task List screen, click on the patient’s name.
The demographic screen opens displaying:
·  Allergy info
·  The most recent documented Height and Weight
·  The Patients DOB (Date of Birth)
·  Age
·  Gender
·  MRN (Medical Registration Number)
·  Health Plan info
And
·  Room Number
To view the Allergy entries, click on the blue line that states Click Here For Details.
The Allergy Details displays active and cancelled allergies.
Use PowerChart to add, modify, cancel or view allergy comments.
Note when present, click on the Close button at the bottom of the screen to return to the previous screen.
If you click on the X in the top right hand corner it will exit you out of CareMobile.
Icons and Functions Across the Bottom of the Screen:
Network Connectivity icon - This icon displays when the CareMobile device is connected to the network. If this icon displays with a red circle with a line over it, the device is not connected to the network.
Battery Level Indicator icon - Clicking on this icon will display the battery level of the device.
Keyboard icon - Clicking on this icon will display the on screen Keyboard clicking on it again will hide it.
Logging Out
To exit CareMobile you would click on the Workflow function in the bottom left of the screen then click on Exit. / The Scan Patient icon - Selecting this icon provides an option of scanning your patient's ID wristband to access their Task List for documentation.
The Patient List icon - Not to be used at this time.
The Search icons - Selecting this option lets you find a patient and access their Task List by performing a search using the patient’s name or MRN (Medical Registration Number).

Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Why does my CareMobile Device’s screen go dark if I’m not using it? The Device’s screen will automatically dim after a predetermined time to preserve battery life. Tap the screen to restore the backlight.

2.  Why does the device revert to the sign-in screen requiring me to reenter my password if I’m not using it for awhile? For security purposes, the application will ‘time out’ after a predetermined period of time if the device is not in use. After you have reentered your password, you will be returned to the original screen before the device timed out. You will not lose any unsigned documentation. Please note that if you are in the process of documenting when the device times out and another user logs onto the same device, your pending documentation will be lost!

3.  What is the meaning of “Due” versus “Overdue” Tasks, and what are all the other Task folders for? For the moment, CareMobile is being used to document only “PRN” Patient Care Tasks. Because there are no designated times associated with these tasks, they cannot be identified as coming due within a designated period of time. Similarly, PRN Patient Care Tasks will never become ‘Overdue’ if not completed. In the future, CareMobile will also be used for the bedside documentation of medication administration, and these folders will become relevant.

4.  If my password is changed for PowerChart, will it be changed for CareMobile as well? Yes, your password for CareMobile will always be the same as your PowerChart password.

5.  Does the device need to be ‘docked’ (returned to its cradle) for the documented information to flow to PowerChart? No, the information is transmitted wirelessly in real time; the cradle is only for recharging the battery on the CareMobile device.

6.  Do I have to scan my badge when logging into CareMobile? No, you may manually enter your Username (again, the same Username for PowerChart).

7.  How do I clean the CareMobile Device? The Symbol MC70 (CareMobile) Device should be wiped down when needed with Alcohol Wipes and/or Virox solution. For complete cleaning instructions, refer to documentation on the unit.

8.  How long will the battery last before the device needs recharging? These devices have been equipped with an extended battery which should last at least six hours before needing recharging, depending upon frequency of use. There will be an on-screen warning when the battery level is getting low. Remember to sign all documentation before returning the device to the cradle for recharging!

9.  Why do I keep accidentally exiting from the application when I am just trying to close a screen? On some screens (such as the Patient Demographics screen) there is a “Close” button at the bottom which must be used to exit the screen. Clicking on the ‘X’ in the top right corner will cause you to exit the CareMobile application entirely.

9.  What do I do in the event that the device freezes? There should be enough devices on the unit such that there will always be a device available upon which to document. Put a note on the device to caution others that the device is not functioning properly and call the Help Desk (6074) during business hours. If necessary, you can reboot the device by pressing the On/Off button with the stylus and holding it down for 3 to 4 seconds. When the main screen appears, click on ‘Start’ (top left of the screen) and select ‘Millennium Mobile” from the drop down menu. This will bring up the sign-in screen. Please note that any unsigned form will be lost and you will need to repeat the documentation on that form!

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2009-02-24