The Power of PDi Arm-mounted Patient TVs for the Healthcare Experience

In today's healthcare landscape, patient experience is paramount. Hospitals and medical clinics are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to enhance patient care and satisfaction. One such technology that is gaining significant traction is the arm-mounted patient TV. These versatile devices, manufactured in Ohio by PDi Communication Systems, offer a multitude of benefits for patient safety, entertainment, and education.

Patient Safety: A Top Priority

Patient safety is the cornerstone of any healthcare facility. Arm-mounted, low-voltage patient TVs from PDi Communication Systems, Inc. play a crucial role in ensuring a safe environment. By providing a secure and accessible platform for communication and entertainment, these TVs can help to reduce the risk of falls and other accidents.

• Infection Control: Arm-mounted TVs can be easily cleaned and disinfected, minimizing the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This is particularly important in healthcare settings where cleanliness and hygiene are paramount.
• Ergonomic Design: The adjustable arm-mounted design of these TVs allows for easy positioning, ensuring that patients can view content comfortably without straining their necks or eyes. This reduces the likelihood of falls that can occur when patients try to get out of bed to control a wall TV. Read this blog on the nine ways to mount PDi TVs.
  
  
• Low-voltage Power: For patients having an IV break in the skin, PDi TVs offer 5x less shock potential versus consumer TVs. PDi builds sets and power supplies with 24V DC output vs 110 Volt. PDi TVs are also available powered over ethernet or POE. These sets are also designed and built to be powered on for 18 hrs per day, versus consumer TVs whose electronic components can only withstand heat for 6 hrs a day.
• Emergency Communication: medTAB smart touchscreen TVs by PDi can work with nurse call/pillow speaker controls or include apps that allow patients to access emergency call buttons that connect directly to hospital staff. This provides patients with a quick and easy way to summon help if needed.

Enhancing Patient Entertainment

In addition to their safety benefits, arm-mounted patient TVs offer a wide range of entertainment options that can help to improve the patient experience.

• Broadcasting Channels: PDi is a total solutions provider of Pro:Idiom® TVs and offers consultative services to ensure the right TV signal sources work for your healthcare facility. With Pro:Idiom technology, patients can enjoy more HD channels. Patients can enjoy live TV, movies, and shows from a variety of channels, providing them with a much-needed distraction from their illness or treatment.
• On-Demand Content: Access to on-demand streaming services on medTAB touchscreen displays creates a patient experience that feels like home. Patients can log in to their streaming services and enjoy their vast library of movies, TV shows, and other content, tailoring their entertainment experience to their preferences.
• Games and Relaxation Apps: PDi Communication Systems' smart TVs, medTAB, offer built-in games and relaxation apps, no internet required, for added benefits and a fun and engaging way to pass the time.
  
  

Promoting Patient Education

Arm-mounted patient PDi TVs can also be used to display patient education and improve health outcomes. The GENiO Interactive platform by PDi allows complete cloud-based customization. 

• Health Information: Hospitals and clinics can use PDi smart TVs to display educational content related to patient care, such as information about medications, procedures, and recovery.
• Interactive Content: Interactive apps and games can help patients learn about their conditions and treatment options in a more engaging and effective way.
• Personalized Content: By tailoring educational content to individual patients' needs, healthcare providers can ensure that they are receiving the information they need to make informed decisions about their care.

In conclusion, arm-mounted patient TVs from PDi Communication Systems, Inc. offer a valuable solution for healthcare facilities seeking to improve patient safety, entertainment, and education. By combining advanced technology with a focus on patient needs, these TVs can help to create a more comfortable and supportive environment for patients.