How to Implement Patient Infotainment Using Bedside Computers or Tablets
February 18, 2017
The value-based healthcare system becomes more competitive than ever, and hospitals need to focus on the patient experience as one of the main contributing factors to how patients evaluate their stay. As Medicare reimbursement now directly depends on patient satisfaction, hospitals focus on…
Ransomware Prevention & Mitigation in Healthcare
January 20, 2017
Ransomware is one of the most aggressive, damaging, adaptable and agile cyber attacks. It evolves fast; it is also easy to create; it scales well; it is easy money for the hackers. A 2016 survey by SentinelOne says 50% of organizations suffered a ransomware attack last year, and 85% of them on…
10 Ways Hospitals Can Boost Energy Efficiency
December 10, 2016
Energy efficiency presents both a challenge and an opportunity for healthcare facilities. The main challenge is the unique circumstances healthcare facilities face. Regulatory requirements, infection control, the intensity of energy and water use, 24/7 uninterrupted operation set healthcare…
The Importance Of Real-Time Communication Technology In The Event Of A Disaster
November 4, 2016
Healthcare facilities are complex ecosystems with hundreds of clinical and administrative processes. Hospitals also play a central role in disaster response, and technology revolutionizes how first responders organize, automate and streamline the workflow. Natural and manmade disasters of the past…
How Hackers Can Infiltrate Networked Medical Devices
June 29, 2016
Until fairly recently the medical community was not aware of the fact that there are hackers out there who have the ability to infiltrate a hospital’s medical devices and exploit the data contained in them for profit or for other purposes. Even though these devices tend to be protected using a…
Reducing Cybersecurity Threats with Biometric and Smart Card Readers
May 19, 2016
Health organizations have dedicated millions toward implementing security tools to thwart cybersecurity threats. Unfortunately, these efforts have been challenged, as firewalls, prevention systems, intrusion detection and email security have proven that executives and employees are among the…
How Rugged Tablets Are Used In Healthcare
April 16, 2016
The introduction of rugged tablets into the marketplace has helped to improve the services provided by a variety of industries, but these devices have added significant value to the healthcare field. Tablets have eliminated the need for hand entered data, which can be life saving for some patients.…
Mobile Medical Applications of the Industrial Computer: The Case of the Medical Emergency Vehicle
February 15, 2016
The demands of modern mobile healthcare are much more challenging than those of most other industries. This is where lives are at stake, and emergency situations arise at little to no notice. In recent years, sophisticated computing has worked hand-in-hand with infrastructural advancements to…
Touchscreen Computers: Where Are They Headed?
February 11, 2016
Touchscreens are to present day computing what Google has been to the internet as we know it today. On the face of it, a touchscreen may be seen as a cosmetic overlay on a fully functional system, but fact is – no tablet or smartphone is accepted as modern without a touchscreen as its user…
Why OEM Medical Device Manufacturers Are Utilizing Rugged Tablets to Improve Medical Grade Technology
January 14, 2016
Healthcare is a demanding field and relies heavily upon utilizing the best, most up-to-date equipment to help doctors and nurses provide the highest quality medical services. As advances in how procedures are performed continue to push boundaries not thought possible even a decade ago, one thing…
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