Vocera Vina Release Notes
Version 6.0.0 for Android
Updated: July 8, 2024
About Vocera Vina
Vocera Vina is a
communication and collaboration smartphone application designed to empower mobile
workers in any environment in which secure and timely interaction is essential, such as
healthcare.
The Vocera solution instantly connects care teams inside or outside a facility, which
improves staff productivity, patient safety, and the overall care experience. Vocera
offers a choice of end-user devices to ensure the continuous flow of critical
communication. For those clinicians who rely on smart devices, Vocera Vina offers
the convenience of voice technology with the security to text critical data, and the
functionality to integrate with key systems such as clinical alerts, alarms systems, and
patient records.
Documentation
The documentation for Vocera Vina version 6.0.0
for Android is available online:
From this online help location, you can download the PDF version of the Vocera Vina 6.0.0
documentation.
Device Requirements
You must be using a supported device and operating system to be able to run Vocera Vina.
The following devices are supported:
- Zebra MC40-HC (FIPS and non-FIPS versions)
- Zebra TC51-HC (FIPS and non-FIPS versions)
- Spectralink PIVOT 8744 and SC:8744
- Samsung S7 and S8
The following Android operating systems are supported:
The following Android architectures are supported:
If space is not an issue, the following can be included but are not required:
What's New
This section summarizes the new features in this release.
What's New in Vocera Vina
Version 6.0.0 is the initial release of the Vocera Platform, which
unifies the heritage Vocera Voice Server 5.x and Engage Server 5.x product lines
in a single Linux appliance.
This release includes the following features:
-
UC-3472: Vocera Vina supports
device speech to text for messaging.
- UC-1396: Vocera Vina has consistent
language and functionality across messaging and messaging templates.
- UC-1136: Vocera Vina has consistent
phone functionality, such as voice mail, missed calls, and voice support, that users expect
with any smartphone.
- UC-1135: Vocera Vina allows each
user to identify and manage their favorite user.
- UC-1102: A facility can set a custom home screen for a role-based user.
- UC-809: Vocera Vina allows a user
to initiate and have a call with a Genie user.
- UC-808: A facility is able to enforce security policies, such as setting a PIN, or
disabling use of the App Store if using an Enterprise Management System.
- UC-807: Vocera Vina allows the use
of Broadcast Calling from devices and badges simultaneously.
- UC-564: Vocera Vina contains a
link for help and troubleshooting.
- UC-187: All of the current notification behavior for alerts and calls is available
in Vocera Vina.
- UC-167: Vocera Vina contains a
large font setting.
- UC-165: All of the current photo support behavior is available in Vocera Vina.
- UC-158: All of the current Profile settings, such as name, title, avatar, and
presence, are available in Vocera Vina.
- UC-154: All of the data at rest is encrypted. Additionally, PIN or other means of
authentication is available in Vocera Vina.
- UC-148: AirStrip is available in Vocera Vina.
- UC-135: Conversations can include Patient Linked information, such as name, MRN,
room, admitting reason, and status of the patient.
- UC-133: Users will notice a unified look in Vocera Vina regardless of
what device they are using.
What's Fixed
The following list contains fixes and improvements made to the Vocera Platform.
What's Fixed in the Vocera Platform 6.0.0
Release
Vocera Platform 6.0.0 is the
initial product release; the What's Fixed content will become relevant in
the next release.
Known Issues
This release includes the following known issues and limitations for versions of the Vocera Vina running on
Android operating systems.
UC-1895 - App may need to be reinstalled after upgrading TC51 firmware.
If you are using the Zebra TC51-HC device, and you have upgraded your firmware in order
to obtain Google Play Store access, you may need to reinstall your Vocera Vina app before
you can log in.
SIV-2213 - Placing call from deleted user on Android device crashes Vocera Voice Server.
If a user has been deleted from the system, and is still logged into an Android device,
placing a call from this user crashes the Vocera Voice Server. This problem
occurs on Android devices only and will be fixed in the next release of Vocera Vina.
UC-5726 - Alerts more than 10 seconds old do not display a pop-up.
If you receive an alert that is more than 10 seconds old, a pop-up is not displayed.
However, the alert is still displayed on the Home screen. The user interface is not
blocked, and you can still use the app.