Deploying Wi-Fi enabled Medical Devices in the Enterprise
May 4, 2010
Written by Jon Linton and Ali Youssef, Siemens Enterprise Communications
Wireless medical devices have become ubiquitous within the healthcare industry. The need for electronic medical records almost necessitates that any device connected to a patient must also be connected to a network. Having nearly a decade pass since the ratification of the IEEE 802.11b standard, wireless network connectivity of medical devices has become a lucrative and popular option. ABI research predicts that Wi-Fi in healthcare will total $4.19 billion in 2014, an increase of 70 percent from today’s figure. This is in part due to a projected $20 billion in government stimulus funds. Read more
Securing Health Data
May 4, 2010
The infusion of information technology into the healthcare milieu has brought along with it the challenge of ensuring the privacy and security of vital patient data, which forms the lifeblood of an organization in delivering safe and quality care, manage efficient workflow, and improve financial outcomes. In the healthcare industry, with privacy and ethical issues considered as important as cost and efficiency, adequate measures to protect medical and administrative data are of paramount importance across this sector. Read more
LAN2LAN Bags Multi-year deal with Public Sector Market in Wales
February 27, 2010
Surrey-based LAN2LAN, systems integrator providing networks for enterprises, has been chosen by the Aneurin Bevan Health Board to develop, deploy and maintain a wireless infrastructure for subsequent 3-5 years. The vendor, a Gold Partner of Trapeze Networks, holding Master Reseller status, will support the wireless infrastructure with its Trapeze 802.11n WiFi platform for Aneurin Bevan’s Clinical Futures program. Read more
Launch of First End-to-End Continua Standards-based Connected Health Solution
January 6, 2010
Continua Health Alliance has released the first Continua architecture-based end-to-end connected health application. This achievement of the more than 220-organization alliance, is said to be a noteworthy milestone in its goal to create an environment of interoperable connected personal health systems. Read more
NextGen Healthcare Adds Mobile Capabilities to EHR Solution
April 12, 2009
Horsham, PA-based NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc. has reported the development of NextGen EHR Mobile, to allow mobile device users, such as Apple iPhone, to wirelessly manage and recover patient data from the NextGen EHR (electronic health record). The solution will be showcased at the 2009 annual Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) meeting to be held at Chicago, and is expected to be available in the forthcoming months. Read more
GE Healthcare and Sprint Nextel Collaborate to Equip Methodist Healthcare with Wireless Infrastructure
April 7, 2009
Sprint Nextel and GE Healthcare have joined forces to deliver a comprehensive, wireless infrastructure, software and services for San Antonio, Texas-based Methodist Healthcare, through a substantial, multi-million dollar contract. Read more
IntelliDOT Deploys Bedside Medication Administration Solution at Hiawatha Community Hospital
February 7, 2009
IntelliDOT Corporation, a provider of point-of-care handheld barcode solutions, has implemented its IntelliDOT® Bedside Medication Administration™ (IntelliDOT BMA™) at Kansas-based Hiawatha Community Hospital (HCH). Read more
Montreal Jewish General Hospital Enhances Connectivity with Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Solutions
January 22, 2009
The Montreal Jewish General Hospital (JGH), a 680-bed facility, has implemented the enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) solution offered by Motorola, Inc., a global communications leader, to support various current and prospective mobility initiatives. The hospital has also deployed the wireless active radio-frequency identification (RFID) asset management solution from AeroScout®, a leading provider of Unified Asset Visibility (UAV), to track and manage vital medical equipments across the facility. Read more
Texas Hospital Bids to Improve Care Outcomes with Thomson Reuters’ Clinical Xpert Suite of Solutions
January 19, 2009
New York-based Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of intelligent information for business and professionals, has been selected by Tomball Regional Medical Center (TRMC), to improve clinical performance and patient safety. Tomball will be deploying the clinical workflow solutions from the Thomson Clinical Xpert suite (previously called MercuryMD MData). Read more
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