Touch Screens for Healthcare Applications

Touchscreens for Healthcare Applications

Ideal for healthcare where accuracy is critical, costs are scrutinized, caregiver to patient ratio is high, and space is minimal, touchscreens allow for quick, intuitive and accurate data entry. Touchscreens are also perfect for cafeteria or gift shop POS systems where employees can quickly process orders and efficiently get people through the checkout line.
Planar Systems, PT Family of touchscreens provide a complete line of touch screen LCD monitors for healthcare applications. The all new all-in-one resistive touchcomputer is ideal for crowded nurse stations or patient rooms, and can be easily mounted to a medical cart or wall.
Featured Product

PT1700MX 17" Touch Screen LCD Monitor

Resistive Touch. Dual Serial/USB Interface. Side OSD Placement.

The PT1700MX 17" touch screen monitor is perfect for use in healthcare, retail, point-of-sale and hospitality applications. Easily integrated with a variety of POS, thin client or PC systems, the monitor features a 5-wire resistive touch screen and dual serial/USB touch screen interface. Available in black or white, users may use a finger, gloved hand, credit card, pen or stylus to activate the resistive touch screen. The user can easily adjust the monitor from -5° to 90° based on preference. The OSD buttons are located on the side of the monitor to minimize setting changes. The OSD buttons can also be locked for customer-facing applications.

PT1700MX

Things to consider when choosing a Touchscreen

  • Patient information security
  • Employee shortages
  • Adoption of technology-related solutions
  • Transition from paper to electronic patient records

Key Application Requirements

  • Durable and easy-to-clean surface
  • Sealable enclosure
  • Stable 24/7
  • Fast, accurate touch
  • High endurance
  • Stylus independence
Other Touchscreen choices for healthcare environments

Best for Healthcare - 5-wire Resistive
Activated by a finger, gloved hand, credit card or pen, but membrane overlay may develop wear spots over time
Recommended Planar Resistive Touch Screen LCD Monitors »

Very Good for Healthcare - SAW
Activated by finger, gloved hand or soft stylus and is durable due to glass construction
Recommended Planar SAW Touch Screen LCD Monitors »

Good for Healthcare - Capacitive
Durable glass construction, but must be activated by a human touch
Recommended Planar Capacitive Touch Screen LCD Monitors »

ScriptRx chooses Planar resistive touchscreens

Learn why ScriptRx, a healthcare software company, chose Planar's touchscreen LCD monitor for their electronic patient discharge system used in multiple clinics and ERs around the United States.
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