Videoconferencing equipment may vary across organisations and from site to site.
| Equipment type | Description |
|---|---|
Standard mobile trolley | Mobile videoconferencing system with high-quality camera and features, such as zooming in/out, voice tracking, etc. Small footprint trolley with the option of either a 32- or 43-inch screen. |
Clinical mobile trolley | This may be an enhanced way of working to include videoconferencing software, high-quality camera and features, such as zooming in/out, voice tracking, etc. It is a small footprint battery-powered trolley with screen. |
Desktop video conference | All-in-one videoconferencing unit with life-size video on a 23-inch touch screen. A second monitor can be attached to enable access to health information systems (e.g. electronic medical record) while a videoconference is in progress. |
Personal computer | Laptops provide mobility with a built-in webcam, remote access to health systems and videoconferencing capability. |
Tablet | Tablets provide mobility with remote access to health systems and videoconferencing capability. Users can use both the forward and rear-facing camera. The mobility allows for use within and outside of health facilities, providing greater accessibility and support to consumers wherever they may be. |
Mobile phones | Mobile smart phones are widely accessible by clinicians, consumers, carers and other providers. These devices (either Android or Apple iOS) can support web-based applications, including videoconferencing, and image capture, videos or clinical information transfer via clinical apps. |
Ceiling-mounted cameras supporting video capability | These are specialised installations with clinical and technical features, including zoom, pan and tilt to provide the best angles and vision of the consumer during an emergency. These cameras have the ability to connect additional medical devices for live vision. These are installed solutions in emergency (resus and paediatric beds), intensive care and neonatal units. Similar devices can also be installed in ambulances and retrieval vehicles. |
Room-based videoconferencing – wall mounted | A videoconferencing system is installed in the room on the NSW Health network. Often these rooms are shared spaces and can be used for consumer/family consultations. They are suitable for a medium to large number of participants (based on the room size at each location). The room-based systems are interoperable with NSW-endorsed platforms. They have the option of single or dual screen setup, with size options from 32 to 70 inches. These systems vary across the health system. |