Mobile workflow solutions specialist Ascom is set to begin shipping version two of its Myco healthcare-specific mobile device in June, adding new Google app functionality, near-field communication and infra-red location capabilities to the Android device, which also functions as a barcode scanner.

Myco is predominantly aimed at improving nurse workflow and has been designed as an all-in-one communications device, replacing multiple smartphones, pagers and and scanners. It can integrate with a number of hospital information systems, including nurse call, EMRs, real-time location services, patient monitoring systems and infusion pumps.