HCI
PATIENT ENGAGEMENT & CLINICAL COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM
DTB Systems is proud to deliver the full HCI ONE™ platform — a unified, hardware-agnostic patient engagement and clinical communication solution built specifically for hospitals, long-term care, behavioral health, and specialty units.
1: Interactive Patient Whiteboards
A digital replacement for the dry-erase board in every patient room.
What it does
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Shows patient name, photo, allergies, diet, fall risk, care plan, daily schedule, assigned care team, expected discharge date, and more.
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Updates automatically from the EMR, nurse call, bed, or rounding systems.
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Supports staff notes and custom fields when data isn’t in the EMR yet (paper-chart environments included).
Why it matters
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Reduces call light traffic (“Who’s my nurse?” “When’s my test?”).
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Improves HCAHPS / patient satisfaction.
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Eliminates the “board is out of date” problem.
Available formats
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Wall-mounted interactive displays (32", 43", 55"+)
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Desktop/countertop formats for ED bays, PACU, etc.
2: Interactive Patient TV
Entertainment & Education
A Roku-style bedside experience for patients on Day 1 — not a science project.
What it does
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Live TV, streaming apps, movies, games, music, relaxation content.
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Patient education videos and discharge instructions.
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Meal ordering, service requests, surveys, and patient portal access.
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Built-in virtual nursing / 2-way video support.
Why it matters
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Calmer, more informed patients.
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Fewer low-value staff interruptions (“Can I get a blanket?” becomes a request in the TV).
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Creates a consistent patient experience across every room and facility.
Key differentiator
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Hardware-flexible: runs on HCI tablets or leading smart healthcare TVs (Samsung, LG, PDI). Touchscreen or pillow speaker control.
3: Digital Patient Door Signs
A smart, always-current sign at the patient room door. No magnets. No tape. No guesswork.
What it does
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Displays precautions, isolation status, fall risk, diet restrictions, language needs, and safety alerts.
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Shows assigned nurse / tech / provider.
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LED alert ring for critical states (Code Blue, bed exit alarm, sitter needed, etc.).
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Can show “Do Not Disturb,” “Interpreter Requested,” “Sitter In Room,” etc.
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Optional built-in camera for 2-way video or remote visual check-ins.
Why it matters
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Instant situational awareness before you even walk in the room.
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Reduces errors and near misses.
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Eliminates handwritten / outdated signage.
Bonus
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Updates can come from EMR, nurse call, RTLS, bed alarms — or can be entered manually from any workstation, tablet, or phone if you’re not fully integrated yet.
4: Interactive Unit Status Boards
A live operational dashboard for the nurse station, ED, PACU, ICU, or command center.
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​What it does
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Shows current patient census, bed status, sitter needs, sitter coverage, fall-risk watchlist, discharge readiness, and rounding status.
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Tracks clinical workload and staffing assignments in real time.
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Includes 1-click virtual nurse call, messaging, and escalation paths.
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Fully interactive — not just a passive TV loop.
Why it matters
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Charge nurses see the entire floor at a glance.
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Helps identify bottlenecks that delay throughput and discharge.
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Improves team communication without shouting down the hallway.
5: Virtual Nursing &
Virtual Sitter
HCI’s built-in virtual care layer extends the care team without adding physical bodies to every room.
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Virtual Nursing
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Remote RNs can assist with admission intake, education, discharge teaching, hourly rounding check-ins, and routine documentation.
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Launches right from the in-room TV/whiteboard or at the door sign.
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Frees bedside nurses to stay focused on direct, hands-on care.
Virtual Sitter / Safety Monitoring
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Supports 1-to-many observation for falls risk, elopement risk, or behavioral patients.
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Reduces sitter cost without reducing visibility.
Why it matters
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Lowers labor cost.
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Helps with staffing shortages.
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Improves patient response time, especially off-hours and overnight.
6: Mobile Apps for Staff and Patients
Not every workflow happens at the bedside. HCI extends to phones and tablets.
What it does
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Secure rounding checklists.
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EVS / environmental services task tracking and clean/dirty room status.
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Real-time service requests (towels, dietary, transport, etc.).
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Video check-ins, virtual translation access, and patient education delivery.
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Patient-facing companion app option for education and discharge follow-up.
Why it matters
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Gives leadership visibility into who did what, when.
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Closes loops faster without extra paperwork.
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Creates traceability and accountability.
7: Workflow Integrations
HCI is an open platform. We connect to the systems you already use.
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Common integrations include:
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EMR / EHR (ADT, diet, allergies, rounds, care team, orders, patient education, discharge instructions)
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Nurse call (staff assignment, code alerts, bed exit alarms)
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Smart beds / falls management
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RTLS / staff presence
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Meal ordering / food service
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Language services / translation
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Patient portals and surveys
No EMR? Still on paper charts? We can still run.
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HCI screens can be manually updated from simple web forms, Excel sheets, or internal databases.
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You can start “light” on day one and phase in automation later.
8: Hardware, Software or Both
You choose the model:
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Full turnkey: HCI hardware + HCI software + integrations.
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Software-only: Use your existing smart TVs, tablets, or displays — we deploy the HCI interface on top.
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A la carte: Start with just one element (whiteboards, door signs, TV, virtual nursing) and expand over time.
All components are modular, so you don’t have to “rip and replace” the whole hospital to get started.
9: Why Hospitals Choose HCI and DTB Systems
Fast ROI
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Fewer sitter hours
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Fewer falls
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Fewer missed discharges
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Fewer non-clinical call lights
Staff relief
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Automates repetitive communication (“Who’s my nurse?” “When is transport coming?” “What can I eat?”).
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Brings a second set of hands through Virtual Nursing.
Patient experience
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Modern, consumer-grade experience patients actually like.
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Real-time transparency builds trust with families.
Scalability
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Start with one unit. Grow system-wide.
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Add features over time without re-buying hardware.
Future-proof
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Built for continuous updates, not one-off custom code.
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Fully upgradeable as your workflows evolve.