Missing and damaged recorders adding cost to the NHS
Released 07/10/2011
ADVERTORIAL: Newly-designed fixed microphones for professional dictation help to ensure devices are not removed or damaged
Dictation is utilised widely across the medical sector for improved efficiency and cost savings. The move from analogue machines to their digital counterparts has further sped up workflow to enable transparency and quick access to secretaries for faster transcription.
With analogue machines and parts becoming obsolete and therefore more expensive, more and more people are moving to digital; whether you opt for the portable or tethered devices, a variety of models and software is available to meet your requirements.
A key area of concern is the reliability of the equipment particularly within the healthcare sector, where dictaphones are used daily for confidential patient data. Often devices are shared among consultants to save money but these can go missing throughout a trust thereby adding to maintenance costs.
One solution to multi-dictation is the tethered microphone. Connected directly into a PC via USB cable, these devices enable direct recording to your network or folders.
By utilising a direct microphone, a dictation station can effectively set up in an area where several members of staff can record notes and letters on one device and computer.
This method ensures that individual devices are not removed from the hospital or practice and maintenance is managed on individual machines within each area.
Olympus has announced four new dictation machines to combat missing and damaged recorders. The new Directrec range is designed for professional users with specific design features to support typical medical requirements.
The DR range incorporates tethered recorders and enables high-quality recordings for improved transcription and clarity. Their ergonomic design also allows both left- and right-handed use, while promoting efficiency even in the most heavy-duty use and treatment.
The DRs are designed for durability with a robust body for everyday use plus a fixed USB cable to avoid units going missing when used in environments with multiple users.
Add full integration with your existing IT infrastructure and complete support via Olympus's dedicated technical service team and ongoing maintenance and replacement unit costs are prevented.
The trackball variants (DR-1200, DR-2200 & DR-2300) allow one thumb operation so that you can also use the DRs as your computer mouse and control everything from one point. Advanced settings, such as track-ball sensitivity, ensure comfort.
Cutting-edge microphone and voice processing technology ensure best results in speech recognition and transcription and you can combine the SC-1 barcode module to the DR-2300 to easily link audio notes and letters with patient files.
These advanced devices have been created to not only work for you, but with you.
Olympus is committed to working with its customers to further improve professional dictation products; to launch the new Directrec range, Olympus is offering readers the chance to test one of the new DR recorders and provide feedback; all completed tests will be eligible to keep the recorder.
To apply, email dictation@olympus.co.uk with your details.
For more information, visit www.olympus.co.uk/voice.