Houston ED to use Patient Care Technologys tracking system

Emergency Health Centre (EHC) in Houston has implemented the Amelior ED patient tracking and charting system from Patient Care Technology Systems (PCTS), a subsidiary of Consulier Engineering of Mission Viejo, Calif.

EHC is a 15,000 square foot, freestanding emergency care facility with 14 private treatment rooms.

PCTS has integrated its ED information system software with ultrasound locating hardware from business partner, Sonitor Technologies.

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