IMS MAXIMS has launched a range of browser-based clinical software packages that have a ‘zero footprint’ on a hospital’s PCs and devices. MAXIMS requires no software installation on the desktop PC. It works through Internet Explorer 6 or 7 or on a Windows Mobile device. The system allows clinical staff to electronically manage a complete patient journey, streamlining patient data across the following areas: full clinical, order communications, scheduling, bed management, 18 week RTT management, nursing documentation, clinical noting clinical outcomes, discharge summaries and 31 specialist departmental modules.

Fujitsu Siemens Computers announces the launch of ESPRIMO MA, a sophisticated mobile tablet PC developed for the healthcare sector. The robust tablet PC is an ideal companion for visiting wards. The ESPRIMO MA features a fully sealed housing and can be completely sterilised for use in healthcare environments. Functions such as integrated high-speed 3G/UMTS (3G is optional) and WLAN enable digitally-archived patient data to be accessed anywhere, at anytime bringing a “paperless” hospital one step closer. Instead of noting patient data on paper and later transferring that data to a PC, nursing staff can archive information digitally on-site.

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has launched its Pandemic Influenza Planning Toolkit: the ‘flu’ kit to support clinicians and nurses in order to educate staff. The kit is a part of the organization’s plan to deal with a situation like influenza epidemic. Primary care staff is crucial to the assessment of the disease and controlling its spread. The kit comprises of 5 practice posters and a CD with the education modules giving simple measures such as washing hands and mask wearing that can prevent the spread of respiratory infections.