Clinicians feel more comfortable sharing patient information using a secure communication tool, according to findings from a secure mobile communication study conducted by Island Health in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The research evaluated Vocera Collaboration Suite across acute care and community practice settings on Vancouver Island. The study, which included feedback from more than 100 clinicians, evaluated the mobile application to understand the impact of secure texting on care
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Vocera Launches Wearable Smartbadge to Redefine Healthcare Communication
Vocera Communications, Inc., a provider of clinical communication and workflow solutions has announced the launch of a new category of wearable communication devices that enables clinician agility and accelerates patient care. The Vocera Smartbadge combines smartphone usability with the hands-free freedom of the Vocera Badge to redefine healthcare communication.Based on two decades of customer feedback, the Smartbadge carves out a new category of wearable mobile communication devices and
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St Vincent’s Health Australia Deploys Vocera for Clinical Alerts & Communication
St Vincent’s Health Australia has officially deployed Vocera solutions for communication and clinical alerts across all its aged care facilities. St Vincent’s Health Australia is one of many organizations in the country using Vocera technology to improve care team communication, patient and resident experience, and operational efficiency. In 2017, Vocera added 35 aged care facilities in Australia to its client roster.Additionally, Vocera is steadily increasing deployments in public and private
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Dayton Children’s Hospital Deploys Vocera Secure Text & Hands Free Technology
Dayton Children's Hospital, a 155-bed multi-specialty pediatric hospital has deployed Vocera’s hands-free communication badges and a secure texting app throughout its new 260,000-square-foot patient tower. During the move to the new facility, care team members used Vocera technology to stay connected and easily communicate, ensuring a safe and smooth transition of more than 40 children from four units.The hospital, which has more than 300,000 patient visits a year, has integrated the Vocera
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Vocera Acquires Extension Healthcare for $55M to Expand Mobile Platform
Vocera Communications has acquired Fort Wayne, IN-based Extension Healthcare for approximately $55 million in an all-cash transaction. For Vocera, the acquisition will expand the company's product portfolio, differentiate its competitive position, increase its customer base, and expand it's market reach. Founded in 2009, Extension Healthcare is a provider of clinical, event-driven communication and workflow collaboration software for the hospital environment. Its clinical integration software
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Vocera, Brightstar Partner to Deliver iOS Secure Messaging
Brightstar Corp., the world’s largest specialized wireless distributor and a leader in innovation and diversified services for the wireless industry, and Vocera Communications are teaming up to deliver iOS bundled solutions for secure voice, text messaging and access to critical data to the healthcare market. The collaboration will provide Vocera customers with a unique set of solutions featuring iOS devices paired with best-in-class accessories to help meet the demands of the healthcare
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Report: 4 Best Practices to Humanizing Efficiency in Healthcare
Vocera Communications, Inc., a mobile healthcare communications company has released the findings of its first Humanizing Efficiency in Healthcare research study. Survey and interview findings revealed gaps in communication, infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement as many hospitals and health systems still struggle to align quality, safety and experience strategies.
Study Background/Methodology
The survey was conducted by Vocera’s Experience Innovation Network (EIN), an international
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