1- we use a Fujitsu Scanner - nontwain. Works well and is fast. Used for several years and thousands of scans.
2- my staff brings up chart and adds vitals. I can do a note in the office with pt looking over shoulder and done in about 2 minutes (type fast) - really should use a template and populate from old note - most changes are really fast. Use scrip writer for scrips, this autofills the plan, use order sheet for all orders, this also goes in plan. A quick revisit should take 5 minutes or less with exam.