instaRounds 2.10

The instaRounds app serves as an advancement in physician communication, effectively replacing the previous iRounds OB application, which was retired earlier this year. Its development responds to the critical need for efficient patient hand-offs, enhancing overall patient safety in a demanding medical environment.

Key features of the instaRounds app include:

• Patient Sign-out: The app allows real-time communication among group members regarding hospitalized patients. It supports separate lists for OB and GYN patients, ensuring that all team members are informed about patient locations and who should be rounding on each case. Additionally, it accommodates multiple hospitals to align with the diverse needs of medical practice.
• MD to MD Communication: The app offers HIPAA-secure text messaging, enabling physicians to share knowledge and discuss pressing patient issues in real time, fostering collaboration among team members.
• Schedule Management: Through a dedicated web portal, administrative staff can efficiently organize schedules pertaining to upcoming cases and critical practice or hospital meetings.
• On Call Tracking: Physicians can manage their on-call schedules effectively, enabling easy access to information about who is on call each day.
• Cross Coverage: A notable feature of instaRounds is the ability to share patient census data with covering groups in real time. Users can set specific access times, granting control over patient information exchange.
• Website Portal Integration: The app operates alongside a web portal that empowers designated administrative personnel to oversee staff schedules and input patient information. Providers can also enter data through either platform.
• Voice Recognition: Designed for iPhone 4S and 5 users, the voice recognition feature allows physicians to dictate notes without taking valuable time to type.
• HIPAA Compliance: Ensuring the security of electronic protected health information (ePHI), the app requires a specific email and password login for both the portal and application, supplemented by a four-digit security code for additional protection.