Spartanburg EMS is excited to announce the transition from Getac laptops to iPads for patient care documentation. Our department selected a team of HealthEMS users to trial several different configurations of iPads with various cases and keyboard configurations. After our trail period there were several factors that helped make our decision clearer.

1. iPad’s are less expensive than the Getacs. With this reduced cost we can add 2 PCR devices to each truck. No more waiting to complete calls.

2. Mobile Touch is designed to perform best when utilizing a tablet for information collection. Calls are easier and faster to input when using an iPad.

3. Each user can sign into their inbox on their respective machine. No more sharing calls from inbox to inbox.

4. iPad’s don’t require a boot up sequence. Just push the button and it is ready to collect information.

5. iPads don’t require bit locker to allow access. All you have to remember is the universal device login and your personal credentials to login to HealthEMS.

6. With this step forward we will be able to utilize the camera for insurance cards and Driver’s License collection in the future.

7. Each iPad will come with a keyboard case that will allow for fast narrative completion.

8. We will have chargers in the truck and chargers in the station to ensure that your device is always ready.

A special thank you to the iPad trial team and their work during this project. The user interface on the iPad is very intuitive. It is virtually the same look and feel as your laptop provides today, just an easier way to tap through the call requirements. We will be holding several optional training sessions throughout the next month. Please feel free to come by and see the new set up and ask any questions that you may have.

SRHS wants our Healthcare Heroes to be healthy and free of flu! Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and those around you.

Starting Monday, Sept. 21 through October 31, Employee Health is offering free flu vaccinations to all associates and contractors with an SRHS-issued badge.

This year, you can get vaccinated in the comfort of your own automobile. Yes, associates can go to a convenient drive-thru clinic! The location and hours of operation are:

The old Spartanburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership located 1035 N. Church St. Spartanburg (current COVID-19 testing site; an additional lane is being added for associates to receive flu vaccines)

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturdays 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Associates who choose to get vaccinated at the drive-thru clinic will not need to make an appointment. Those who are not able to attend the drive-thru clinic must make an appointment for a flu vaccine at your preferred facility.

You can view the schedule for each location by clicking here.

You can schedule your appointment by clicking here.

The clinic at Spartanburg Medical Center will be located by elevator K near Facilities (heading towards the ER, near the blue block wall). All other clinics will be at the campus Employee Health office.

*Medical Group of the Carolinas associates: please check with your leaders about your vaccinations.

Associates who receive a flu vaccination will be entered into a weekly drawing. There will be prizes awarded weekly and one grand prize of gas for one year! The grand prize will be awarded on Nov. 2. Weekly prizes include:

Apple Watch

Yeti Cooler

iPad

TV

Air Pods

Visa Gift Card