TOOLS AND APPS

Electronic Charting in iPOC

We initiated our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in April 2015.  Today, all of our patient charts are on the EMR system and accessible from our tablets.  Using the igea point of care system (iPOC) is easy and intuitive.  Every week we make improvements to the system to address care team and patient needs.  If you need help with electronic charting in iPOC, take a look at the guides below or call the office at 415-332-3300.

How to complete your Care Notes in iPOC
How to view the patient chart in iPOC
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Lab Value App for Mobile Devices
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The 3 in 1 Lab Value application is available for both Apple and Andorid devices.  Every nurse should have this application.  The app Includes common causes of low and high critical values and the required vacutainer for the lab specimen.  Lab value categories include:

* Cardiac Labs (12) 
* Renal Labs (6) 
* Urinalysis (14) 
* Electrolytes (19) 
* Acid/Base Balance (8) 
* Iron Studies (9) 
* Pancreatic Disease (5) 
* Liver Disease (13) 
* Tumor Markers (9) 
* Hematology (38) 
* CSF Analysis (11) 
* Lipid Panel (8) 
* Drug Levels (27) 
* Toxicology (7) 
* Endocrine Labs (38) 
* Immunology Labs (23)

Common Lab Panels include: 
* Acute Viral Hepatitis Panel 
* Arterial Blood Gas 
* Basic Metabolic Panel 
* Coagulation Panel 
* Complete Blood Count 
* Complete Metabolic Panel 
* CSF Analysis 
* Iron Studies 
* Lipid Panel 
* Liver Function Tests 
* Thyroid Function Panel 
* Urinalysis
Check Your Schedule!

BrightStar's scheduling system is updated in real-time.  The Care Coordinators update your schedule at the time you agree to accept the shift(s).  If, at any time, you have a question about your schedule, click this link to view your schedule.  A professional best practice is to check your schedule every day.

We fill between 250 to 400 shifts every week.  A single change in a schedule can impact several other patients.  Please be mindful about making any changes to your schedule.  If you need to make changes, please call us at least a week in advance.  It can sometimes take 5 or 6 days to fill an open shift.
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THE BRIGHTSTAR BINDER

Each home in which we provide care has a white binder with important information for caregivers and nursing team members. If the binder does not contain information you need, please contact the BrightStar office immediately: 415-332-3300



  • Patient advanced care directive/ POLST
  • Physician Orders
  • Emergencies in the home
  • Fall Prevention & Reporting 
  • Important contact information
  • Patient's Plan of Care
  • Weekly Care Records
  • List of current medications
  • Medication Safety
  • Home Safety
  • Infection Control
  • Hand hygiene
  • Oxygen safety
  • Bloodborne pathogens & Standard Precautions
  • Material Safety Data Sheets
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Pocket Pharmacist
Drug Interaction Application for Mobile Devices

Download from:
Apple - Apple Store
​Android - Google Play
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* Check indications
* Interactions
* Side effects
* Dose range
* Precautions