Portage, Michigan–based Stryker designed the device to enhance communication and collaboration in hands-on patient care. Sync Badge enables care team members to use voice commands to seamlessly connect with the care team across units and roles. This drives fast and reliable communication as nursing shortages continue.
Stryker says Sync Badge can help simplify workflows and connect care teams to essential people and information. This latest product launch comes through the orthopedic and surgical device giant’s $3.1 billion acquisition of Vocera Communications in 2022.
The system offers hands-free communication with a “wake word,” activating the device by saying “Okay Vocera.” Users can reach contacts by name, role, group or extension with voice commands. Sync Badge can also urgently broadcast to team members for assistance or to assemble a rapid response group.
Stryker also says the system has a dedicated panic button. This enables security and safety personnel to see the staff member’s name and location, hear what’s happening and communicate directly if the situation allows.
Additionally, Sync Badge has a “Do Not Disturb” mode and urgent call breakthrough options. It can integrate with connected devices and software platforms, too. Through integration with the Vocera Engage middleware, it can receive information from electronic health records (EHR), nurse call, patient monitoring systems, medical devices, scheduling systems, connected beds, stretchers and more.
“We strive to support the safety and wellbeing of care team members by designing intuitive solutions to help make their lives easier,” said Scott Sagehorn, VP and GM of Stryker’s Acute Care business. “The Sync Badge bridges gaps to ensure care team members remain hands-on where they’re needed most – with their patients.”
