Automated Check-Ins to Care Assistant? The Use of Kiosks in the School Health Room

From airlines and hotels to fast food restaurants, kiosks play a role in many businesses, replacing what was once a human helping to make a reservation, check in, or place an order. Therefore, it is no surprise that kiosks are also being used in healthcare settings. Kiosks in the school health office, with the appropriate school population, can be a valuable school nurse tool. Kiosks can be used for student check-in and tracking as well as a means for data collection and report generation. However, there are potential drawbacks and areas where this technology could be improved and further evaluated for increased effectiveness to streamline school nursing practice while still delivering quality care.