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PDA INITIATIVE WORKSHOP

PDA INITIATIVE WORKSHOP Facilitators: Rita Wilson RN, BScN, M Ed., MN Tina Hurlock-Chorostecki RN, BScN, MScN Ice Breaker Workshop Objectives By the end of the workshop, participants will: 1. have increased awareness of the MOH’s goals for the PDA pilot project.

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PDA INITIATIVE WORKSHOP

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  1. PDA INITIATIVE WORKSHOP Facilitators: Rita Wilson RN, BScN, M Ed., MN Tina Hurlock-Chorostecki RN, BScN, MScN

  2. Ice Breaker

  3. Workshop Objectives By the end of the workshop, participants will: 1.have increased awareness of the MOH’s goals for the PDA pilot project. 2. have learned basic Blackberry & Tablet PC functionality. 3. have learned how to use their specific device. 4. have learned how to use the clinical resources provided for the pilot project.

  4. Project Overview

  5. Project Overview Objective: To demonstrate the value and effectiveness of mobile technology in improving access to information resources for nurses across various health care sectors, including correctional institutions.

  6. Project Overview • Intended outcomes: • Support the implementation of evidence-based practice. • Improve nurses’ use of research in practice. • Improve patient outcomes. • Enhance nurses’ quality of work-life

  7. Getting to Know Your Device Blackberry 8800 Blackberry 8830

  8. Getting to Know Your Device Blackberry 7250 Blackberry 8703

  9. What is a Blackberry? • Primarily used for email connectivity for mobile employees • Has push technology • “always on” so emails are transferred instantly • A cell phone with it’s own operating system (not Palm or Windows) • Uses a wheel/trackball to navigate (no touchscreen) • Limited healthcare applications available

  10. Basic Blackberry Functionality Operating Your Device Practice Exercise #1

  11. Basic Blackberry Functionality

  12. Connectivity Volume Time & Date Battery Power Applications Email Messages Home Screen

  13. Roll the Trackball in each direction to move from application to application Navigating the Home Screen

  14. Roll the Trackball • over the Calendar icon; then click. 2.Click Menu button to display features. (Menu button not found on 7250) Calendar

  15. Roll the Trackball • over the Address Book icon; then click. 2.Click Menu button to display features. (Menu button not found on 7250) Contacts

  16. Basic Blackberry Functionality Operating Your Device Practice Exercise #2

  17. Roll the Trackball • over the Task icon; then click. 2.Click Menu button to display features. (Menu button not found on 7250) Tasks

  18. Roll the Trackball • over the Memo Pad icon; then click. 2.Click Menu button to display features. (Menu button not found on 7250) Memos

  19. Categories • Create categories to group your contacts, tasks and memos. • A contact, task or memo may reside in • more than one category. • Use to shorten the information displayed on • the screen.

  20. Basic PDA Functionality Operating Your Device Practice Exercise #3

  21. Nutrition Break

  22. Blackberry Connectivity • Phone via cell network • Email via internet - can set up several accounts • SMS (short messaging system – text only) • MMS (media messaging – sends attachments) • Blackberry messenger – PINNING (an instant chat tool)

  23. Blackberry Phone • Dial from your address book – select the phone number to dial. • Can set up with pauses to dial a pager number and auto insert your call back number. • You can set a key to speed dial a number for you.

  24. Blackberry Email • Discuss with your IT person first. • Email can be received and sent. • Attachments can be large and use up data. Remain on device only while email is there • - Set up to not open attachments • unless you request to do this. • Can link with GroupWise and Outlook

  25. Blackberry PIN Messaging • Not email – a “messaging” system that uses data (not cell minutes). • A method of talking • between Blackberries • Real time conversations • similar to MSN and text • messaging.

  26. 1. To find your PIN: • Click Options on Home Screen • Scroll down & click Status • Put the PIN of other Blackberry users into your Address Book • Create a list of PIN contacts in the Messaging application • Icon appears at top of Home Screen • when message received Blackberry PIN Messaging

  27. Roll the Trackball • over the Browser icon; then click. 2.Click Menu button, then Go To: - Enter google.ca Internet

  28. Protecting Your Device • Carry with you rather than leave it. • Protect the device by using the case. • Put in a pocket or use a belt clip. • Keep away from liquids (think of this when you use the toilet. They have been known to fall in!)

  29. Blackberry Tips & Tricks Website for Tips and Tricks: http://na.blackberry.com/eng/support/blackberry101/tips/

  30. Basic PDA Functionality Operating Your Device Practice Exercise #4

  31. Nutrition Break

  32. PDA INITIATIVE WORKSHOP Facilitators: Rita Wilson RN, BScN, M Ed., MN Tina Hurlock-Chorostecki RN, BScN, MScN

  33. Wireless Connectivity Operating Your Device Practice Exercise #5 (PDA Users) Connect to PDA Resources/Websites

  34. What is a Tablet PC? • Portable computer - similar to a laptop • Digital Pen/stylus instead of a keyboard • Two main types: Toshiba Protégé M700 Motion C5 Convertible Tablet PC Slate Tablet PC

  35. What do the buttons do? • Operating the device Basic Tablet PC Functionality

  36. Operating Your Device Practice Exercise #1 (Tablet Users) Buttons & Functionality Basic Tablet PC Functionality

  37. Caring for the Digitizer Pen • The pen contains sensitive electronics. Always • store in the pen holder when not in use. • Do not store the pen vertically on the tip. Constant • pressure can affect functionality. • Do not immerse pen in liquids. • Tips have 6 - 12 months life • expectancy.

  38. Extending Battery Life • Place your tablet PC in a powered docking • station when not in use. • If power gets to 15-20% you should either • change the battery or charge it • Charge your tablet using AC power cord or • docking station • Hibernation preserves battery life by • saving files & powering down Tablet PC

  39. Infection Control “Items that do not ordinarily touch the patient or touch only intact skin are not involved in disease transmission, and generally do not necessitate disinfection between uses on different patients (CDC, 2002, ¶ 7).” Periodic disinfection of the tablet PC is recommended in accordance with your institutional policies.

  40. Operating Your Device Practice Exercise #2 Preserving Power & Connecting to PDA Resources/Websites Basic Tablet PC Functionality

  41. References CDC. (2002). Sterilization or disinfection of medical devices. Retrieved May 18, 2008, from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/bp_ sterilization_medDevices.html

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