Abstract: A charting system is provided for use in a healthcare facility having a network. The charting system includes a microphone to receive voice inputs from a caregiver. A vital sign monitor obtains a vital sign from a patient and displays it. The system includes a communication device having a voice-to-text module that includes a processor coupled to the microphone. The processor operates a voice-to-text algorithm that converts the vital sign into text in response to the caregiver dictating the vital sign into the microphone. The processor initiates transmission of the vital sign to an EMR computer via the network after conversion of the at least one vital sign to text.

Abstract: A power path control management circuit includes a first power conduit including a first switching component connecting a first power input terminal to an output terminal, a second power conduit including a second switching component connecting a second power input terminal to the output terminal, and at least a power source controller communicatively connected to the first switching component and the second switching component and configured to detect a reverse current condition in the first power conduit and switch off the first switching component, and at least a parameter output component, the at least a parameter output component configured to output at least an electrical parameter from the circuit to an exterior meter, wherein the exterior meter is communicatively coupled to at least one of the first power source and the second power source.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a controller, a sensor capable of detecting vital signs, and a point of care (PoC) device for assessing risk of developing sepsis and for providing local and/or remote indications to caregivers. The controller is coupled to the sensor and the point of care device, and the controller can analyze signals from the sensor and the point of care device to determine data indicative of sepsis.

Abstract: A medical device for assessing a health status of a patient is described. The medical device receives a selection of two or more health scores, and obtains physiological parameter measurements from one or more sensor modules based on the selection of the two or more health scores. The medical device generates the two or more health scores using the physiological parameter measurements received from the one or more sensor modules. The two or more health scores are generated based on a workflow for assessing the patient. The medical device displays the two or more health scores on a display screen.

Abstract: A medical device for assessing a health status of a patient is described. The medical device receives a selection of two or more health scores, and obtains physiological parameter measurements from one or more sensor modules based on the selection of the two or more health scores. The medical device generates the two or more health scores using the physiological parameter measurements received from the one or more sensor modules. The two or more health scores are generated based on a single workflow for assessing the patient. The medical device displays the two or more health scores on a display screen.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a fundus image includes: a processor and a memory; an illumination component including a light source and operatively coupled to the processor; a camera including a lens and operatively coupled to the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the apparatus to: execute an automated script for capture of the fundus image; and allow for manual capture of the fundus image.

Abstract: High-accuracy locating systems and methods are used for determining successful caregiver rounding, monitoring whether housekeepers have properly cleaned patient beds, or determining whether patients have ambulated sufficient distances during recovery. Patient beds having at least two locating tags are used for establishing patient care zones around the patient beds. Locating anchors and equipment tags are moved around a patient room to determine optimum locating anchor placement within the patient room based on signal quality values. A locating tag on a patient bed switches roles to operate as a locating anchor in response to the patient bed becoming stationary. A locating tag has a digital compass which is used to determine a field of good ranging relative to a front of a caregiver wearing the locating tag.

Abstract: High-accuracy locating systems and methods are used for determining successful caregiver rounding, monitoring whether housekeepers have properly cleaned patient beds, or determining whether patients have ambulated sufficient distances during recovery. Patient beds having at least two locating tags are used for establishing patient care zones around the patient beds. Locating anchors and equipment tags are moved around a patient room to determine optimum locating anchor placement within the patient room based on signal quality values. A locating tag on a patient bed switches roles to operate as a locating anchor in response to the patient bed becoming stationary. A locating tag has a digital compass which is used to determine a field of good ranging relative to a front of a caregiver wearing the locating tag.

Abstract: A monitoring device receives an identifier for a caregiver, determines an access level for the monitoring device based upon the identifier of the caregiver, and generates a dynamic interface. The dynamic interface being configured based upon the access level of the caregiver. The monitoring devices accesses historical physiological information based upon the access level and suggests one or more alarm limits based upon the historical physiological information.

Abstract: A charting system is provided for use in a healthcare facility having a network. The charting system includes a microphone to receive voice inputs from a caregiver. A vital sign monitor obtains a vital sign from a patient and displays it. The system includes a communication device having a voice-to-text module that includes a processor coupled to the microphone. The processor operates a voice-to-text algorithm that converts the vital sign into text in response to the caregiver dictating the vital sign into the microphone. The processor initiates transmission of the vital sign to an EMR computer via the network after conversion of the at least one vital sign to text.

Abstract: A charting system is provided for use in a healthcare facility having a network. The charting system includes a microphone to receive voice inputs from a caregiver. A vital sign monitor obtains a vital sign from a patient and displays it. The system includes a communication device having a voice-to-text module that includes a processor coupled to the microphone. The processor operates a voice-to-text algorithm that converts the vital sign into text in response to the caregiver dictating the vital sign into the microphone. The processor initiates transmission of the vital sign to an EMR computer via the network after conversion of the at least one vital sign to text.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a fundus image includes: a processor and a memory; an illumination component including a light source and operatively coupled to the processor; a camera including a lens and operatively coupled to the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the apparatus to capture fundus images and provide controls for re-imaging the fundus.

Abstract: An antenna module is described. The antenna module include a ground plane in a multilayer substrate. The antenna module also includes a mold on the multilayer substrate. The antenna module further includes a conductive wall separating a first portion of the mold from a second portion of the mold. The conductive wall is electrically coupled to the ground plane. A conformal shield may be placed on a surface of the second portion of the mold. The conformal shield is electrically coupled to the ground plane.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a housing having a surface that can engage the face of a patient. A cavity is at least partially defined by the surface. An anterior imaging system includes an optical lens barrel positioned inside the cavity, and the optical lens barrel includes a variable focus lens at one end and an image sensor array at an opposite end. One or more illumination LEDs are positioned around the periphery of the optical lens barrel at opposite sides of the variable focus lens, and are configured to illuminate the cavity to capture images of an anterior of the eye.

Abstract: An antenna module is described. The antenna module include a ground plane in a multilayer substrate. The antenna module also includes a mold on the multilayer substrate. The antenna module further includes a conductive wall separating a first portion of the mold from a second portion of the mold. The conductive wall is electrically coupled to the ground plane. A conformal shield may be placed on a surface of the second portion of the mold. The conformal shield is electrically coupled to the ground plane.

Abstract: An aircraft disinfecting system for use in an aircraft fuselage having a frame, an inner shell, and an outer shell the includes a source of disinfecting solution; plumbing inside of the aircraft fuselage connected to the disinfecting solution source for transferring the disinfecting solution; disinfecting solution dispersers connected to the plumbing located inside of the aircraft for applying disinfectant to surfaces to be disinfected; and a controller for regulating the disinfecting system for applying the disinfectant throughout the aircraft fuselage.

Abstract: In an example, a clamping assembly includes a longitudinal member having a first end and a second end, the second end defining a first clamp, a second clamp configured to attach to the first end of the longitudinal member and connect to a rod assembly, a clamping member including a first end, a second end defining a spherical portion, and a third clamp, where the first clamp of the longitudinal member is configured to receive the second end of the clamping member.

Abstract: A method for displaying information and receiving inputs with a medical device includes displaying a first interface on a display of the medical device, receiving various inputs from a user, displaying a second interface on the display of the medical device, and receiving vital signs data from the patient using the second interface. The first interface includes a login area including one or more prompts for information identifying a user of the medical device and profile selection area including two or more profiles offered by the medical device. The method further involves receiving user identifying information from the user via the login area, confirming the user identifying information, activating the profile selection area in response to confirming the user identifying information, receiving a profile selection from the user via the profile selection area, and receiving patient identification information from the user with the medical device.