The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has affected all of us. Given the difficulties the world is currently facing at this time of uncertainty, Hytera has developed a new solution to help those healthcare workers who are on the frontline of battling the disease. The solution aims to combat the spread of COVID-19 by using fast deployable, non-contact body temperature detection and communication technology.

Ensures hospitals run effectively and safely 
In the healthcare environment, hospitals need non-contact detection methods to process people entering the hospital to reduce the risk of cross-infection of staff, who must be protected so they can look after their patients. Non-contact detection equipment is needed at the entrances of hospitals to try and identify people with abnormally high temperatures before they progress any further into the building. 

The solution involves setting up a Hytera temperature measuring device equipped with accurate facial recognition and remote temperature measurement technology at gates, reception areas, offices or anywhere that is suitable. Once again, if someone is detected with an abnormal temperature reading, then an alert is sent via the mobile radio app to the Hytera PNC550 PoC device. 

The technology is able to recognize faces even if the person is wearing a mask. This makes it easy to distinguish between employees and visitors. The solution automatically generates entry records detailing the person, their temperature reading, what time they entered or exited the building and so on, making it easy to trace people.

To reduce the risk of infection, doctors can use their Hytera PoC radios to make remote diagnoses and to discuss each patient’s case with colleagues using group video call or one-button instant audio call. This avoids close touch situations and helps to keep hospital staff safe. In addition, the PNC550 PoC radio’s 5-inch touchscreen supports full operation using gloves, which further helps to protect staff from infection. 

PDC550 PoC radio can provide live video communication under public network and audio communication in private network. Double functions guarantee uninterrupted communication even where is no 3G/4G/WLAN signals, which ensures continuous medical work.

Body worn camera VM780 can record video footage of medical inspections and treatments in the hospital. The videos can not only be used as evidence during medical disputes, but can also be shared as training materials to enhance the quality of future medical services.

Ambulance paramedics can use Hytera VM780 body worn camera to stream live video over 4G/WLAN networks from the ambulance back to the hospital to provide doctors with real time monitoring of the patient’s situation. The hospital has an early warning of the state of the patient and can set up the appropriate response ready for when they arrive.

Doctors can make remote diagnoses and provide advice to the paramedics, potentially enabling vital medical interventions to be made on the way to the hospital. Again, the video can be used as evidence in the event of any later medical disputes. 

The availability of reliable communication services means professionals can better safeguard healthcare workers both in times of crisis and in normal day-to-day operations. Hytera’s solution is helping the global hospitals fight the COVID-19 pandemic to help create a safer society.