Can Smart Farming Solve the Food Crisis?
January 31, 2019
According to the “World Population Prospects” report published by the United Nations, Earth may play host to 9.7 billion people by 2050. With hunger already a problem in both developed and undeveloped nations (though at differing levels), how can food production match food needs over the next 30+…
Medical Asset Tracking: How to Get Started
January 29, 2019
An explosion of new medical inventions is great news in all but one respect: asset management. A wealth of cutting-edge devices helps patients and staff, but it also means keeping track of a flood of new gear. Unfortunately, storage space and logistical systems don’t always get the same level of…
How to Improve Patient Safety in the Operating Room
January 25, 2019
“First do no harm” is a guiding principle for many doctors and clinicians, and its meaning holds extra weight in an operating room. Almost everything in an operating room could be harmful, from the surgical implements to the power running through the heart monitor to the particulates in the very…
Is Blockchain Right for Healthcare?
January 17, 2019
You may have heard that blockchain is “the next big thing.” And while “next big things” seem to rain from the sky in the tech world, there may be some truth in this particular case. Blockchain came on the scene in 2008, the brainchild of a still-anonymous person or team of people called “Satoshi…
How to Streamline Asset Tracking with Industrial Grade Tablets
January 15, 2019
Whether you’ve never fully embraced asset tracking, are looking for a new method, or just want to save on paper, it’s time to look into a digital asset tracking system for the most important equipment in your facility. Asset tracking is different from inventory tracking, though they are commonly…
4 Tips to Manage This Year’s Flu Season
January 11, 2019
As every winter, the annual flu season — and the subsequent flu season panic — is upon us. While the flu can be uncomfortable at best and downright deadly at worst, there is good news: 2018/2019’s outbreak is turning out to be much milder than last year’s devastating season. The other good news…
How Technology Prevents HIPAA Violations
January 9, 2019
HIPAA violations are growing in number and cost, and have affected medical facilities of all sizes. While training and vigilance on the part of administrators and staff is a vital component to HIPAA compliance, the right technology can turn an open book into a bank vault. From secure medical grade…
Are BYOD Policies in Healthcare a Mistake?
January 4, 2019
What an age we live in. The omnipresent nature of smartphones in today’s modern society has led to the idea of “Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)” into the workplace. Simply, since everyone has one, let them use it at work for work purposes. Just look around you. Everyone is walking around with an…
4 Ways Specialized Industrial Computers Increase Safety Levels
January 2, 2019
Safety incidents in factories, manufacturing, and construction have been dropping since the ‘70s, which is fantastic news. However, manufacturing and especially construction still have mortality and injury rates three times higher than the average of all industries put together. This is hardly a…
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