Every year, hospitals and the departments within aim to improve efficiency and streamline workflow to meet the demands of rising patient census levels. With a real-time location system (RTLS), patients can efficiently get in and out of appointments faster driving higher patient satisfaction because they have shorter visit times. Additionally, an RTLS allows for
According to the CDC, “Although significant progress has been made in preventing some healthcare-associated infection types, there is much more work to be done. On any given day, about one in 31 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection.” There is significant revenue when a facility can reduce hospital acquired infections (HAI) by
Wireless temperature and environmental sensors and monitoring provide healthcare facilities with the ability to leverage technology to ensure compliance standards and to prevent loss with pharmaceuticals, lab samples, blood products, vaccines, etc. The financial impact when a refrigerator goes down can be a significant loss. Thousands of dollars can be lost through temperature spoilage.
Presented by Convergint & Vector Flow As healthcare security professionals face an increase in workplace violence, budget headwinds, the contracting workforce, mergers and acquisitions, and scrutiny over security and safety of patients and staff, solutions that can be implemented today to support future needs and changes are imperative. The traditional security approach is
Healthcare administrators face increasingly difficult challenges—in addition to providing accessible, safe and functional facilities for patients, staff, physicians and visitors, they must optimize patient experiences. The patient experience is at the top of a hospital’s priority list because compensation, reimbursement and quality outcomes are linked to patient feedback. When faced with health issues, many
What RTLS platform exists in your nurse call system? Nurse call manufacturers like Hill-Rom often install a real-time location system (RTLS) within the nurse call system. It is therefore important that you enquire about whether your existing nurse call system includes RTLS and secure any specifics from the manufacturer. If your system does contain
In today’s ever changing work climate, it is extremely important that healthcare facilities ensure the safety of their employees. Since nurses spend so much time with patients, situations where patients are stressed, uncomfortable, or frustrated can lead to unsafe or potentially life-threatening patient-nurse interactions. This safety risk for nurses needs to be taken seriously.
Today’s healthcare climate is becoming increasingly violent, resulting in security and safety concerns across the globe. With these challenges, the healthcare insurance industry faces new obstacles to navigate and manage in efforts of keeping people, facilities, and assets safe. The live panel featured discussion topics including: The importance of proper training and technology
Hospitals, emergency departments, clinics, and operating rooms are focused on delivering high quality patient care. That said, healthcare’s rising patient census and operational requirements demand efficiency, consistency, and documentable evidence of compliance as a complement to streamlined workflows. A properly designed Real-Time Locating System (RTLS) can provide simple yet impactful solutions that match your
Safety and security in healthcare is more important than ever. The last few years the strain on staff and patients has caused an alarming uptick in violent attacks. Patients and staff must feel safe and secure in the hospital which means healthcare should think beyond putting cameras in the parking garage to secure their
