TDMM Chapter 19 Flashcards
ACS
Access Control System
Acute Care Hospital
A facility that provides care for a short period of time
Bathroom Station
Wall or ceiling mounted device that a patient uses to alert staff in the bathroom
Bed interface
A device that provides additional bed control and funtionality for the patient room from the bed
Bedside Station
Device at the head of a bed that provides connections for one or two pillow speakers
Code Call Station
A device that has buttons to initiate different code calls to the staff
DAS
Distributed Antenna System
IESS
Integrated Electronic Security System
Off Stage Areas
Spaces reserved for staff, caregivers, physicians etc
On Stage Areas
Public Access areas
PACS
Picture Archiving and Communication System
Stores medical images
Pillow Speaker
A bedside device for nurse contact
RFID
Radio Frequency Identification
Staff Station
Device used by staff to call the main nurse station
Staff Emergency Station
A device initiated by a staff member to request help
TEC
Technology Equipment Center
TDR
Technology Distribution Room
Redundancy
Providing secondary equipment/pathways
What are the key electronic infrastructure elements in health care?
- Health records
- Electronic security
- Clinical and IT convergence
What does a hospitals technology infrastructure support?
- Medical procedures
- Business operations
- Building requirements
How many EFs must a hospital dedicate to the telecom function?
At least one
What are the minimum dimensions required for an EF in a hospital?
12 ft x 14 ft
How many TECs must a hospital dedicate to data storage and networking?
At least one
What is the minimum distance a TEC may be located from any source of electromagnetic intereference?
12 ft
What is the required operating range for temperature in a hospitals TEC?
64 f to 75 f
What is the required operating range for humidity in a hospitals TEC?
30% to 55% relative humidity
How many TDRs are required to be on each floor of a health care facility?
At least one
What are the minimum inside dimensions of a health care facilities TDR?
12 ft x 14 ft
What are the access and location requirements for a hospitals TDR?
- located in an accessible area on each floor
- directly off a corridor
- Controlled by ACS
Is it permissible to install electrical equipment in the TDR if that equipment does not directly support the TDR?
No
What is the required operating range for temperature in a hospitals TDR?
64 f to 75 f
What is the required operating range for humidity in a hospitals TDR?
30% to 55%
What is the primary purpose of a nurse call system?
To provide patients the ability to summon care providers when patients have a need
name personnel who will recieve notifications via the nurse call system
- Doctors
- nurses
- cleaning crew
- nutrition staff
Name three situations where a tone or visual nurse call system may be used
- Patients only need supervision
- Patients are under constant supervision
- Voice comm is not necessary
Name two benefits assocaited with using an AV nurse call system
- Enables taff to supervise patients remotely
- Offsets staff shortages
Name the three categories of nurse call devices
- Initiation devices
- headend equipment
- Notification devices
What type of device connects to a bedside station to provide controls for the patient to contact the nurse call system
Pillow speaker
What is the typical application for a code call station?
To alert staff of a high priority incident
What type of device is used by the staff to make an intercom call tot he staff located at the main nurse station?
Staff station
Name two locations where tamper resistant ceiling microphones are commonly used within a healthcare facility
- Psychiatric wards
- Detention center patient rooms
Where are zone lights installed in nursing units with multiple corridors?
At the intersection of the corridors
What is an important consideration when selecting frequencies to use for the hospitals wireless nurse call system?
That they do not interfere with other hospital systems
What type of cables can a nurse call system use?
- twisted pair
- multiple conductor cable
- combination
Name three examples of interface methods that can be used with a nurse call system
- Pagers
- Wireless comm devices
- Staff stations
What is the most prevalent type of code call system?
Code Blue
What is the primary purpose of the hospitatals acces control system?
To limit, control and monitor access to certain parts of the facility
Name the three key factors to consider when designing an ACS for a hospital
- Prohibiting access to patient information
- Ensuring cleanliness of environments
- Limiting access to crucial infrastructure systems
With whom should you meet to determine the best locations for video surveillance cameras within a healthcare facility?
Security Director
Is a wireless local area network (WLAN) an optional or mandatory system for a health care facility?
Mandatory. Wireless coverage is required throughout the facility
What is wireless telemetry service (WMTS)?
The remote monitoring of a patients health
How many video displays are recommended for a medium sized conference room (10 to 40 people)?
Minimum One
Recommended Two
How many dedicated ethernet connections should be installed wherever one patient monitoring station is required?
Two
What is the dedicated frequency range for transmittal of a patients vital information?
608 to 614 MHz
Name the two primary components of an RFID transponder
- Chip
- Antenna
What type of RFID system required a power source in the RFID tag?
Active based RFID system
What is the typical frequency range of an active based RFID system?
2.4 GHz to 5.8 GHz with a range of 1 to 2 m
How do passive based RFID systems communicate?
By exciting the RFID tag when it interacts with the energy produced by the antenna
What is the typical frequency range of a passive based RFID system?
902 to 928 MHz with a range of 3 to 6 ft
How do hospitals typically use active based RFID systems?
To track patients, staff and equipment
How do hospitals typically use passive based RFID systems?
To manage assets requiring room level identification
Name three applications of RFID technology in a health care setting
- Inventory management
- Patient location
- Operational Efficiency
