The smartphone could come in handy in case of a family emergency. Having a phone at work is very useful when a family emergency occurs, it could be your child's school calling to tell you that your child is sick or it could be something more serious like letting you know that your spouse has been in an accident . Another benefit of using smartphones at work is this new optional software. Voalte “combines secure voice calling, alarm, and text message and alert integration for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad” (Carr, 2014). Voalte allows hospitals to access and exchange information securely. Voalte provides hospitals with a good communication system. They are looking to improve communication at the point of care, improving patient safety and satisfaction. Another advantage of the smartphone is when nurses need to consult medical terminology. This is another time the phone becomes useful for healthcare workers. These are the times when smartphones can arrive