Information Technology - February 2016
Integrating nurse call and patient locator systems can cut response times
Real time patient locator systems can trigger a notification for environmental services that the room is now vacant and needs to be cleaned
2/29/2016
Calif. hospital using fax machines, paper after hit by ransomware
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center has transferred patients as it attempts to bring its database back online
2/18/2016
Designing for the telemedicine spaces of the future
Infrastructure considerations include room configurations, interior finishes, data capabilities, lighting and power
2/17/2016
Purchasing software in the healthcare industry
Optimizing procurement and payment policies can save healthcare organizations thousands of dollars each year
2/16/2016
Texas healthcare facility recognized for revamping alarm management system
Texas Children’s Hospital created a dashboard that collects and analyzes data by area, nurse and patient
2/12/2016
Including telehealth in a healthcare facility strategy
Widespread adoption of telehealth could contribute to $300 billion in savings for the U.S. healthcare system
2/11/2016
The Internet of Things could lead to smarter healthcare
Emerging tech holds the potential of revolutionizing healthcare by improving access and lowering costs
2/5/2016
Carrying BIM into facility management requires effective documentation
Second part of FacilityCare series focuses on needed documentation during construction process
2/5/2016
LA hospital spends $70 million on an IT infrastructure
Nearly half of the $158 million Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital budget is devoted to technological advances
2/3/2016
White paper on digital signage for healthcare available
New technology tools designed for patients and staff
2/2/2016