Managing Shared Devices

To reduce the total cost of hardware, Vocera devices are often shared between multiple users rather than being assigned to a single user. In a shared device model, it's important to track inventory frequently and to make sure the equipment is functioning properly.

If you use a shared device model, follow these guidelines:

• Make sure the Shared Device? box is checked when you add each device into the Vocera system.

• Make sure the label on a shared device indicates the owning group or unit instead of an individual user.

• To track shared devices and make sure they have not been lost, use the Device Last User Access or Device Last Network Access reports.