Episode 13: The Vocera Difference: Beyond a Panic Button

Podcast Episode Summary

In this episode of CarePoints, Kenny Schiff chats with Stryker's Peter Kraslawsky and Lone Star Communication's Jonathon Murphy, where they discuss the integration of Stryker's Vocera wearable communications platform with Rauland's educational platform, Telecenter U—an integration that aims to enhance communication and life safety in educational institutions. Their discussion covers the features, benefits, and use cases of the integration, as well as the future of the Vocera solution in schools.

This Episode's Guests

Peter Kraslawsky
Manager - Strategic Partnerships, Stryker
Peter is a seasoned professional at Stryker, where he leverages his extensive expertise in healthcare and educational technology and solutions to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes and school safety. With a strong background in product development and strategic management, Peter has successfully led numerous projects that enhance operational efficiency and support healthcare and educational professionals. His dedication to excellence and passion for advancing medical technology make him a valuable asset to Stryker, the healthcare and education industries.

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Jonathon Murphy
Technology Innovation Specialist, Lone Star Communications
Jonathon began working for Lone Star in 2000 and has worked in almost every department—starting in installation, then as a service technician, and eventually in IT. As a service technician and system programmer, he gained valuable experience in building direct customer relationships, which led to a position as an education sales representative and his current role as a technology innovation specialist.

Key Takeaways

• Lone Star's integration of Vocera with Rauland's Telecenter U provides a comprehensive solution for communication, emergency response, and security in educational settings, addressing the limitations of traditional communication and life safety platforms.
• The Vocera solution offers voice-enabled communication and mobility, allowing teachers and staff to initiate lockdowns and emergency protocols from anywhere within the school.
• The future of Vocera solutions in education involves streamlining workflows, integrating various communication modalities, and enhancing security measures to create a comprehensive fabric of protection for teachers and students.
• The partnership between Stryker and Lone Star Communications offers a cost-effective and flexible solution that covers multiple communication needs in educational institutions, providing a one-size-fits-all approach to communication and emergency response. 

Chapters

[00:23] Introduction to the Stryker-Lone Star partnership

[02:15] Exploring the Vocera solution for education

[03:20] Vocera vs. traditional communication and life safety platforms

[05:52] Integration of Vocera and Telecenter U for emergency communication

[08:27] Examples of voice-enabled mobility and lockdown initiation

[12:58] Capabilities and advantages of Vocera over walkie-talkies

[14:04] Comprehensive communication solutions for educational institutions

[15:56] The four pillars of security and the future of Vocera

[18:27] Built-in voice command scenarios

[21:00] How to find out more about Stryker and Vocera

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