Louisiana healthcare provider uses Apple devices to improve patient careOchsner Heath System in Louisiana has announced a new initiative called "Optimal Hospital," through which the group will leverage a mix of Apple devices and specialized apps to help physicians and nurses better address patient needs. Ochsner specifically highlights three apps that make up Optimal Hospital. Doctors can take advantage of Epic Haiku on the iPhone or Apple Watch to quickly access patient lists and conditions, as well as admissions and discharges, while moving around the hospital. Similarly, doctors can stay up to speed with test results and reports with the Epic Canto app on iPad. Nurses can also use the Epic Rover app for iPhone to scan the barcode on a patient's wristband to quickly verify the patient's identity and monitor their medication dosage. Ochsner says it is even supplying patients with iPads so they can keep track of their lab results, treatment schedules and more through a dedicated MyChart Bedside app. The net effect of the Optimal Hospital initiative, Oc...<br clear='all'/>
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Louisiana healthcare provider uses Apple devices to improve patient care
