Pocket VMACS

Introduction

What is is?
Pocket VMACS is the PDA version of VMACS. It was designed to allow students, faculty, and staff to access patient records via their Pocket PC from anywhere in the hospital (with wireless coverage).

How does it work?
Server software takes the pages that you would normally see if you were using a desktop and 'clips' out the information that is most clinically useful and reformats it for the PDA screen. Wireless access points have been placed in key areas around the hospital (more will be added in the future) which allow users with wirelessly-enabled PDA to access the system.

What do I need to use it?
You need two things.
1. You need a Pocket PC or Tungsten|C
2. For devices without built-in wireless, you need a wireless access card which will fit in your device. Several manufacturers (Symbol, Socket, Netgear, Linksys, and D-Link) make cards that will fit in the CF (CompactFlash) slot which most Pocket PCs have. There are some new SD wireless cards which will work in SOME PDAs. Check to make sure your device supports it before buying...