Vocera Edge Communications, a cloud-based solution for smartphones, enhances care team mobility and simplifies the work at the point of care through effective, reliable clinical workflows and communication. With Vocera Edge, clinicians can document to the EHR while receiving filtered, prioritized alarm and task notifications. Physicians can easily locate and communicate with the nurse and team members supporting their patients, saving time with each connection.
The following devices have been certified to be compatible with Vocera Edge Server 4.11.12 and Vocera Edge Communications for Android 4.12.4:
All these devices can be used for BYOD. However, Vocera recommends devices newer than the Samsung Galaxy S8. Devices made after this model tend to have improved wireless connectivity, such as 802.11 a/b/g/n + ax 2x2 MIMO. These newer devices are also more water and dust resistant with IP Ratings of IP67/IP67 or better.
Certain older or lower hardware capability phones may have connectivity issues in hospital environments. If a caregiver experiences these types of issues, have them try a newer or more hardware capable device.
The following Android operating systems are certified:
The following devices are being evaluated for shared device use:
This section summarizes the new features in this release.
Allow Cellular Calling Extensions for 10-digit Internal Extensions
Description: Edge Mobile for Android now supports the dialing of 10-digit numbers for Cellular Extension Dialing. Users can now dial 10-digit internal extensions from off-premises and BYOD devices.
Configuration and Maintenance: Configuration is completed in the Vocera Edge Enterprise Manager. See the Vocera Edge Enterprise Manager 4.11.12 Release Notes for more information.
The following list contains fixes and improvements made to Vocera Edge Communications - Android.
There are no fixed issues in this release.
There are no known issues in Vocera Edge Communications - Android.