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Austco Healthcare

Future-proof healthcare communication solutions.

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Overview

Austco Healthcare specializes in the design and manufacture of nurse call systems and clinical communication technology. Their Tacera platform is an IP-based solution that goes beyond traditional nurse call to include features for clinical workflow automation. Using in-room touchscreen devices, facilities can create custom virtual buttons to streamline tasks like rounding reminders, pain assessments, and data entry to the EMR, aiming to give nurses more time for direct patient care.

✨ Key Features

  • IP-Based Nurse Call System (Tacera)
  • Clinical Workflow Automation
  • In-Room Touchscreen Devices
  • EMR Integration (bi-directional)
  • Real-Time Location System (RTLS) Integration
  • Reporting and Analytics

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Highly customizable workflow buttons on in-room touchscreens
  • IP-based, software-driven platform
  • Bi-directional communication with EMRs for workflow automation

Unique Value: Transforms the nurse call system from a simple communication device into a powerful workflow automation tool that saves nurses time and improves documentation.

🎯 Use Cases (5)

Automating nurse rounding documentation Streamlining communication between nurses and other departments (pharmacy, labs) Canceling calls automatically when a staff member enters a room (with RTLS) Pushing workflow data directly to the patient's EMR Managing patient requests and staff assignments

✅ Best For

  • Accurately monitoring rounding compliance
  • Reducing time spent on manual charting

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • A mobile-only secure messaging app

🏆 Alternatives

Rauland Ascom Hillrom

Offers more advanced and customizable workflow automation features directly on the in-room device compared to traditional nurse call systems.

💻 Platforms

Proprietary Hardware Web-based management portal

🔌 Integrations

EMR Systems (e.g., Epic) RTLS Wireless phones and pagers Building management systems

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ HIPAA ✓ BAA Available ✓ GDPR ✓ SSO ✓ UL 1069

💰 Pricing

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