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Connect with patients – and to patient
information – in the same place, with
Flo, the fully integrated wireless mobile
medication workstation. Spend more time
with patients. Deliver better care. Improve
data accuracy and patient safety. From the
pharmacy, to the bedside, and back again,
the Flo 2400 keeps you connected to all
aspects of patient care.
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FDA mandated bar-coding, improving patient safety and reducing
medication administration errors are a few of the driving forces causing
hospitals to invest in new technology. Hospitals are realizing the need
to have technology that supports integrated workflows between various
departments, like pharmacy, clinical, and IT. Flo Healthcare addresses
these demands by providing hospitals with a fully integrated medication
cart with multiple storage options and technology designed to track
medication type, dosage and route as well as keeping
the clinician connected to patient information where it
matters most – at the point of dispensation.
Transforming pharmacy workflows
The Flo 2400 enables a direct link between the pharmacy and
clinician designed to minimize the opportunity for error while
maximizing the efficiency of the medication administration
process. Access to patient information allows for real-time change
management of medication and a more streamlined workflow of
clinical and pharmacological duties. Pharmacy can feel confident
in the security of medication from the point it leaves the pharmacy
until it reaches the patient’s bedside.
Just what clinicians want
The Flo 2400 allows the clinician to do her job more efficiently. Its
practical design enables the clinician to do more where it matters
most - at the point of care. Charting capabilities, access to realtime patient information, medication administration, and bar code
scanners allow the clinician to interact more with patients and
reduces the opportunity for error. No solution is easier to use or
better designed from the clinician’s perspective.
Made with IT in mind
IT departments like the Flo 2400 because it features an open
architecture with easy access to technology equipment, multiple
peripheral interfaces, and is supported by a team of technical
professionals trained to work with IT and clinical staff. The Flo 2400
also comes fully assembled – simply roll it out of the box, charge
the battery, and put it to work.
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Technology you can rely on
Recognizing that integrating technology into a healthcare environment can be daunting,
Flo Healthcare based the Flo 2400 on proven technology that works the first time. Our med carts
are built using components of your choice from leading technology providers such as Dell, HP, IBM
and Wyse and designed with an open architecture that is highly scaleable and easy to upgrade. The
Flo 2400 offers a variety of battery solutions (size, chemistry and monitoring), decreasing downtime
and providing greater reliability than other providers. And all Flo workstations are UL-60601-01
(formerly UL-2601-01) certified, ensuring compliance with biomedical standards. The Flo 2400 is
a value-based solution: premium technology and premium design at a very competitive price.
The Flo 2400 works with all standard wireless networks. Where a network has yet to be installed,
the Flo 2.4 Wireless Network is an ideal choice for enterprise-class wireless network performance,
guaranteed. It supports more wireless configurations, and provides the widest coverage area for
wireless networking.
Articulating arm provides
optimum positioning
of monitor.
Improves accuracy
Aids in regulatory compliance
Reduces loss, errors and overmedication
An integrated solution with appeal
The Flo 2400 is a fully integrated, turnkey solution that includes mobile cart, hardware, display,
and wireless components, in multiple unit configurations. With a clean, high quality design, the Flo
2400 is the most appealing medication cart on the market and built with all the cables and wires
hidden inside the cart body. The Flo 2400 is designed to blend in within the hospital environment
and enhance the hospital’s overall professional image.
Flexible for how you work
Flo Healthcare understands that pharmacists and clinicians have different requirements when it
comes to choosing a mobile medication cart. That’s why the Flo 2400 offers a variety of options
including tilt-out bins, roll-up tambour doors, interchangeable cassettes with drawers and carrying
handles for easy transport, and adjustable shelves. Through partnerships with selected innovative,
quality-focused companies, Flo Healthcare offers a wide range of peripherals that can be fully
integrated into the Flo 2400. These include handheld units, barcode scanners, vitals technology,
and a Life-span rail system.
Ergonomic design is synonymous with ease-of-use
Flo 2400 is designed to provide healthcare practitioners with an easy-to-use solution that offers
the benefits of a true nurses’ workstation, without becoming heavy or cumbersome. An expandable
workspace creates 135 percent more work-top space for charting and convenient access to a
full-size keyboard. The Flo 2400 also features a full-size monitor for better viewing, with height
and tilt adjustments to reduce eyestrain and back fatigue.
Integrated workflows
Optional swing-out side
storage units increase the
Flo 2400’s work surface
by up to 135 percent.
Optional security features
include a touchpadoperated security system
that electronically
controls access to
drawers without keys.
Photos courtesy of
InterMetro Industries.
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Beyond a commitment to service
The Flo Healthcare customer service promise begins when a hospital starts evaluation
of the Flo 2400. Our service team not only helps determine the facility’s operational
needs, but also offers a variety of post-installation service and maintenance options.
Flo Healthcare provides access to technical professionals trained to work with both
clinicians and IT staff to solve problems and reduce downtime. And of course, the
Flo 2400 comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Innovation that sets the standard
Flo Healthcare’s combination of healthcare expertise and innovative solutions have set
the technology standard for mobile medication workstations, making the Flo 2400 the
workstation everyone wants to copy. In fact, Flo Healthcare is the first provider to offer
a fully integrated solution for medication management.
flo™ 2400 Technical Specifications
Base Cart
Typical Dimensions 43”H x 22.7”W x 24.9”D
Construction Polymer body and drawers with
metal base
Casters Four swivel: two locking,
two nonlocking
Storage A number of options are available
Display
Diagonal size 15”/17”
Display type LCD
Viewable size 15”/17”
Option Touch screen available
Power Supply
Input voltage 110 VAC @ 1.7 amps
Output voltage Nominal 12 VDC
Battery options Sealed lead acid (SLA)
Nickel metal hydride (NiMH)
Battery run time Up to 15 hours*
Charging time, full charge 4-6 hours (SLA), 10-12 hours (NiMH)
Charging status indicator LEDs with continuous readout
Power 400 Wh (NiMH) or 480 Wh (SLA)
On-board
Computer
A number of
thin client or PC
options are available, including
select models
from Dell, HP,
IBM and Wyse.
* Actual runtime may
vary depending on several
factors such as technology
configuration, battery age,
usage pattern and power
supply model/battery
option.
Patent #6,493,220 and
#6,721,178
Product Information/Literature (U.S. and Canada Only): 1-800-433-2232
©Flo Healthcare. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Flo™ is a trademark of Flo Healthcare, Norcross, GA. METRO® is a
registered trademark of InterMetro Industries Corporation, Wilkes-Barre, PA. DELL,® HP ,® IBM,® and WYSE,® and all
other trademarks are the trademarks of their respective companies.
Customer Service Network (U.S. Only): 1-800-992-1776
www.metro.com
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