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FAQs

Does the Sync Badge integrate with nurse call systems?

Yes – the Sync Badge integrates with nurse call systems, and that’s not all. Through integration with Stryker’s Vocera Engage middleware, the Sync Badge can receive information from nurse call systems, EHRs, patient monitors, medical devices, scheduling systems, connected beds and stretchers, and more.

Does the Sync Badge work for hospital communications under PPE?

Yes – the Sync Badge enables clear, secure hands-free communication, even when worn under restrictive personal protective equipment (PPE).

Which departments can benefit most from the Sync Badge?

The Sync Badge is especially suited to fast-moving environments where nurses’ hands and attention are engaged in patient care tasks and there’s a heavy reliance on teamwork. The emergency department, operating room, labor and delivery, and NICU are prime examples, but the Sync Badge can be used in any department.

Which roles in the hospital is the Sync Badge suited for?

The Sync Badge was inspired by nurses and is well-suited to any staff member who needs to keep their hands free for workflow tasks and communicate quickly. Our hands-free, wearable communication devices are also used by physicians in hands-on environments, as well as staff in areas such as environmental services, radiology, pharmacy and facilities management.

What are the size and weight of the Sync Badge?

The Sync Badge is 1.5 × 3.9 × 0.7 in. (38 × 98 × 17.5 mm) without the clip. It weighs 2.6 oz. (75 g) with the clip and battery.

*US: Delivery of secondary alarms requires Engage Medical Device Alarm Notification (EMDAN), FDA 510(k)-cleared middleware, part of Stryker’s Vocera Engage middleware. Capabilities are based on your facility’s protocols and technology configuration. Canada: Delivery of secondary alarms requires Engage Medical Device Alarm Notification (EMDAN), part of Stryker’s Vocera Engage middleware. Capabilities are based on your facility’s protocols and technology configuration.