Geisinger uses biometric facial recognition to check in patients, improve workflow
Geisinger uses biometric facial recognition to check in patients, improve workflow
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Geisinger Health is using a biometric technology to check in patients with just a photo of their face.
Matt Henry, associate director on the health information technology team and program owner of the biometrics project, said the pilot program is intended to reduce misidentification and contact with staff for safety in cases of infectious disease. It also allows the patient to say less private information out loud in a public area. With the reduction in misidentified patients in emergency departments in the future, you end up having better outcomes because of accurate charts, Henry said.
Mar 13, 2021
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The new Geisinger Medical Clinic Lock Haven, located on Spring St., is nearing completion and is set to open on March 22.
LOCK HAVEN Construction is entering the final stretch at Clinton’s County’s newest medical facility. Geisinger Medical Clinic Lock Haven is set to open March 22, making it easier for local residents to get care closer to home.
Located at 68 Spring St. in Lock Haven, the two-story facility will house primary and specialty care services, a walk-in care clinic and a pharmacy. The medical services at the Geisinger Lock Haven and Geisinger Tiadaghton Health Center facilities will relocate to this new location.