Team Pulsara

Team Pulsara is a diverse group of talent with a common purpose: To improve the lives of patients and caregivers through innovative communication.

Team Pulsara

Team Pulsara

Team Pulsara is a diverse group of talent with a common purpose: To improve the lives of patients and caregivers through innovative communication.

Recent posts by Team Pulsara

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Why Pulsara's iOS Developers Have More Fun!

By Team Pulsara on Jul 16, 2015

EDITOR'S NOTE: Special thanks to Jeff Lutzenberger, Ph.D., for writing today's blog post. You can connect with him on LinkedIn. 

At Pulsara, we like to think of ourselves as a mobile-first company. We currently support the two most common mobile platforms: iOS and Android. In this post we’ll show you why Pulsara iOS developers have more fun!

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Happy Independence Day from Team Pulsara!

By Team Pulsara on Jul 02, 2015

 

This weekend, we celebrate our nation’s birthday!

But, not everyone gets to take the day off. For those that selflessly serve our nation, provide care for the sick and injured, and protect our communities, THANK YOU! On behalf of the Pulsara Marketing Team, we wish you a safe and enjoyable Independence Day with your friends and family.

Did you know that the vote for the Declaration of Independence was actually on July 2nd? Want to know more fun facts? Keep reading and check out the infographic below.

~ Kris, Hannah, Michele and Tia

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Technology in Healthcare: Why Doctors are Opposed

By Team Pulsara on Jun 12, 2015

EDITOR'S NOTE: Special thanks to Kris Kaull, B.S., NRP, CCEMT-P, FP-C for writing today's blog post. You can connect with him on LinkedIn.

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It’s not that doctors are technologically averse. Instead, it’s because technology has become another mandatory hurdle in providing quality patient care. More and more physicians are becoming frustrated with the subpar usability of Health IT Tools.

What should be simplifying the process and providing meaningful data is increasingly becoming a headache. Systems aren’t comparable. Technology is evolving at a pace that is costing facilities in unusable “tech debt.” Doctors can’t pull basic reports. And the “IT guy,” whose responsibility centers around printing woes, is now required to screen policies & procedures, configure personal mobile devices, maintain interoperability standards — all while staying HIPAA compliant.

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Pulsara's 4.0 Release Includes HIPAA Compliant Messaging [Press Release]

By Team Pulsara on May 26, 2015

Bozeman, MT - May 26th, 2015 - Pulsara has just released their "Biggest, most robust release yet" and are anticipating an improved user experience and case times that are even faster than before. "We are psyched about the Pulsara 4.0 upgrade. You’ll see the complete overhaul of the look and feel with improved workflow to make your job simpler. AND, we built this all while keeping the stuff that made Pulsara awesome in the first place," said Vice President of Development Erich Hannan.

Topics: Press
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Handling Developer-Specific Constants in iOS

By Team Pulsara on May 14, 2015

Special thanks to Jeff Lutzenberger, Ph.D., for writing today's blog post. You can connect with him on LinkedIn.  
 
 
FROM THE EDITOR:
 
Coders. Developers. Engineers. Programmers. Who are they? What do they do? It’s almost like magic. Kinda like the Wizard behind the curtain. But at Pulsara, it’s different. We are all on the same team with the sole focus of simplifying health care in the moments when time is critical.
 
Healthcare clinicians speak their own language. In the same way, so do developers. This post is written by one of our own developers. Yes, it’s technical. Just like medical acronyms like STEMI and RACE come from a complicated background. But for those coders out there that are interested in making a different in the world, check it out. It’ll provide you an insight into how we look at the mobile healthcare community.
 
 
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The One Thing You Should be Thankful For This Week ...

By Team Pulsara on May 05, 2015

EDITOR'S NOTE: Special thanks to Kris Kaull, B.S., NRP, CCEMT-P, FP-C for writing today's blog post. You can connect with him on LinkedIn.

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The One Thing You Should be Thankful For This Week ...

... Nurses!

“Do you want to speak to the doctor in charge … or the nurse who actually knows what’s going on?”

Starting tomorrow is National Nurses Week and here at Pulsara, we couldn’t be more proud of our team of in-house nursing clinicians. Warning: Click their headshots only if you are prepared to be humbled by the incredible accomplishments this bunch has achieved! 

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Research Shows: System Delays are Increasing Mortality Rates at Your Facility

By Team Pulsara on Apr 30, 2015

EDITOR'S NOTE: Special thanks to Kris Kaull, B.S., NRP, CCEMT-P, FP-C for writing today's blog post. You can connect with him on LinkedIn.

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I hear it all the time … “We already have a great system.” or “Our processes are already streamlined.”

While that’s good and dandy, there is a problem that lies in the statement itself. 

“We already have a great system” … compared to what?

“Our processes are already streamlined” … compared to what?  

Quantifiable data would answer this question. Ironically, these types of statements are more consistently heard from suburban and rural facilities. And, while these facilities are honestly working towards a positive outcome, it’s difficult to track progress. It’s time consuming to gather data, review processes, and report the difficult truth.

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Change, Part II: Why It's So Scary and How to Embrace It

By Team Pulsara on Apr 21, 2015

 

Editor's Note: About a month ago, we published a fantastic piece that offers several tips for how leaders can better prepare their teams to implement change. Complementing that piece is the following article, which sheds light on why all humans resist change and how you as an individual can learn to embrace it rather than fear it. Special thanks to Kathy Walsh for writing today's blog post. You can connect with her on LinkedIn. 

Thomas Alva Edison is considered one of the most innovative and successful inventors. He is credited with inventing the carbon filament light bulb, the platform for modern motion picture technology, an early form of the X-ray machine, the phonograph, and more. Yet he was ultimately forced out of his own company because he was resistant to change.

How is it that some of the most creative and innovative people are THE MOST resistant to change?

Topics: Leadership
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Trauma: 10 Things You Need to Know to Save Lives

By Team Pulsara on Apr 16, 2015

EDITOR'S NOTE: Special thanks to our guest blogger, Bob Sullivan. Bob Sullivan, MS, NRP, is a paramedic instructor at Delaware Technical Community College. He has been in EMS since 1999, and has worked as a paramedic in private, fire-based, volunteer, and municipal EMS services, and is an ally to Pulsara. Contact info for Bob can be found on his blog, The EMS Patient Perspective.
Enjoy!

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Trauma is a leading cause of death for all age groups. EMS plays a pivotal role in trauma systems of care through assessment, treatment, and transport to the most appropriate trauma-care facility. Here are the top 10 things you need to know about multi-system trauma to save lives:

Topics: EMS
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STEMI: 10 Things You Need to Know to Save Lives

By Team Pulsara on Mar 19, 2015

EDITOR'S NOTE: Special thanks to our guest blogger, Bob Sullivan. Bob Sullivan, MS, NRP, is a paramedic instructor at Delaware Technical Community College. He has been in EMS since 1999, and has worked as a paramedic in private, fire-based, volunteer, and municipal EMS services, and is an ally to Pulsara. Contact Bob at his blog, The EMS Patient Perspective.
Enjoy!

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EMTs and paramedics play a crucial role in rapid detection, treatment, and transport of STEMI1 patients to the most appropriate hospital. Here are the top 10 things you need to know about STEMI to save lives:

Topics: STEMI EMS
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Pulsara Version 3.2 Reveals Time Saving Features [Press Release]

By Team Pulsara on Dec 02, 2014

Bozeman, MT - December 2nd, 2014 - Pulsara is preparing to release app version 3.2, which will feature new capabilities for all users. The 3.2 mobile apps will be pushed to the Apple iTunes and Google Play stores on Wednesday morning.

Topics: Press
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North Cypress Medical Center Leads the Trend in Acute Care Coordination [Press Release]

By Team Pulsara on Oct 31, 2014

Topics: Press
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Pulsara's Server 7 Release Includes Enhanced EMS User Funtionality [Press Release]

By Team Pulsara on Oct 09, 2014

Bozeman, MT - October 9th, 2014 - Pulsara's Server 7 has just been released and is full of features that will enhance the user experience and, ultimately, patient care.

Topics: Press
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Pulsara Version 3.1 Allows Faster Patient Info Transmission [Press Release]

By Team Pulsara on Jul 23, 2014

Bozeman, MT - July 23rd, 2014 - Pulsara has released app version 3.1 in efforts to embody its mission to simplify care coordination for patients and providers. 

Topics: Press
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Pulsara Version 3.0 Reveals New Unified App Platform [Press Release]

By Team Pulsara on May 08, 2014

Bozeman, MT - May 8th, 2014 - Pulsara has announced the release of their new unified app platform, which will house both the STOP STEMI and STOP STROKE apps from one single platform. 

Topics: Press