EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The breakthrough of wireless technology has introduced new possibilities for healthcare. These wireless networks allow connection and control between computers, handheld devices, printers, scanners, and other peripherals without the hassle of cords and cables. They provide crucial mobility that is necessary in the modern hospital. In areas of constant activity, such as the ER, the ICU, and the surgical recovery room, immediate information such as a patients test results would be beneficial to nurses and other healthcare providers. One could login to a secure network to retrieve patient records, view x-rays and lab tests, look up information on the internet, order treatments, and consult with specialists from just about anywhere. However, in hospitals with a hard wired network this information is not readily available throughout the hospital and cables can get in the way. With a growing technology, deciding which type of wireless network to implement can be difficult. Therefore, it is my role to evaluate different wireless networking devices and select the best device for the hospital.
Out of the many choices of wireless networks Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) were the two networks evaluated, chosen because of increasing popularity and availability. Within the classification of Wi-Fi networks three IEEE standards were compared, the 802.11b, the 802.11g, and the 802.11a. Each option was compared on the criteria of speed, security, range, cost, and application. I recommend the use of the IEEE 802.11g standard for wireless connectivity. The 802.11g standard provides backward compatibility, it is compatible with earlier versions such as the popular 802.11b devices, it runs twice as fast as the 802.11b,...
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...e summarizes the wireless networking solutions considered for the use in a hospital. Evaluating the networks based on the listed criteria, the best solution for the hospital is the IEEE 802.11g Wi-Fi ready standard. Bluetooth enabled devices are not suitable choices for trying to create a network throughout a hospital. However, these devices could be used beneficially in areas such as in small home care facilities, or a sensor reading being sent to a processing unit. This 802.11g standard is the most practical and beneficial choice. It is relatively inexpensive and compatible with other IEEE standards. The speed of the 802.11g will be useful in daily activities such as retrieving patient records when needed from anywhere in the hospital from a secure network. And finally, its long range will cut down on the need for access points, which will in turn cut down on costs.
To guarantee that its members receive appropriate, high level quality care in a cost-effective manner, each managed care organization (MCO) tailors its networks according to the characteristics of the providers, consumers, and competitors in a specific market. Other considerations for creating the network are the managed care organization's own goals for quality, accessibility, cost savings, and member satisfaction. Strategic planning for networks is a continuing process. In addition to an initial evaluation of its markets and goals, the managed care organization must periodically reevaluate its target markets and objectives. After reviewing the markets, then the organization must modify its network strategies accordingly to remain competitive in the rapidly changing healthcare industry. Coventry Health Care, Inc and its affiliated companies recognize the importance of developing and managing an adequate network of qualified providers to serve the need of customers and enrolled members (Coventry Health Care Intranet, Creasy and Spath, http://cvtynet/ ). "A central goal of managed care is containing the costs of delivering care, but the wide variety of organizations typically lumped together under the umbrella of managed care pursue this goal using combination of numerous strategies that vary from market to market and from organization to organization" (Baker , 2000, p.2).
The personal digital assistant (PDA) is a handheld device originally designed as personal organizers but over the years have advanced becoming the newest tool in the academic toolbox. It had broad capabilities is a powerful reference source as well as a computer and communicator that can be stored in a pocket.
The internet is connecting health care organizations, physicians, and patients through an array of elaborate networks. Regardless of the size and type of healthcare organization, stakeholders see the need to share patient information and to make the information readily available for clinical and non-clinical staff. Streamlining the sharing of patient information through electronic health care records increases the quality of care, thus allowing the physician to focus on diagnosing the patient. To facilitate the communication and sharing of health care information the industry is developing community health information networks (CHIN) incorporating a telecommunication and networking capabilities linking health care communities and stakeholders (Tan & Payton, 2010). As a result, health care networks are consolidating a fragmented system and standardizing the flow of medical information.
Nurses are fundamental to the process of implementation of certain systems used in the workplace. Nurses should be allowed to have input and suggestions regarding what works and what doesn’t when it comes to those systems, whether it is the EMR, healthcare organization systems, or even the use of point of care systems (Mitchell, 2011). This allows for open collaboration between the nurses and information technology to come up with solutions and user friendly applications when needed. The technology world is ever changing and with that comes new ways to monitor and take care of our patients.
For instance, hospital information systems, which consist of two types (administrative information systems and clinical information system), play a major role in the operations of such organizations. In the case of clinical information systems, they have allowed hospitals the automatization of their clinical data management, while increasing the quality of care, and at the same time, enhancing and reducing cost and expenses. Two examples of patient care technologies that have improved patient care in the clinical setting are the electronic health record system and robotic
The next problem related to telemedicine relates to security and private breaches. In order for telemedicine to work properly it requires that sensitive patient information be transferred from location to location that may be quite a dista...
The cost of Medical equipment plays a significant role in the delivery of health care. The clinical engineering at Victoria Hospital is an important branch of the hospital team management that are working to strategies ways to improve quality of service and lower cost repairs of equipments. The team members from Biomedical and maintenance engineering’s roles are to ensure utilization of quality equipments such as endoscope and minimize length of repair time. All these issues are a major influence in the hospital’s project cost. For example, Victory hospital, which is located in Canada, is in the process of evaluating different options to decrease cost of its endoscope repair. This equipment is use in the endoscopy department for gastroenterological and surgical procedures. In 1993, 2,500 cases where approximately performed and extensive maintenance of the equipment where needed before and after each of those cases. Despite the appropriate care of the scope, repair requirement where still needed. The total cost of repair that year was $60,000 and the repair services where done by an original equipment manufacturers in Ontario.
More firms and industries are adopting cloud computing because of its flexibility as well as convenience. The health care industry on the other hand has been very slow when it comes to the adoption of this new trend. However, gradually many hospitals as well as clinics have been able to recognize the benefits of cloud computing and most of them have embraced this new technology to revolutionize their procedures. In the 21st century, it is extremely hard and challenging for physicians to keep track of all the data that exists from the patient records to insurance information. The traditional system is often a burden as one has to transfer physical files from one facility to another. This process is tiresome and cumbersome; it also wastes time and money that could have otherwise been put into other productive uses (Spagnoletti 12). The cloud storage systems often allow organizations to place data on each and every centralized electronic system that can be accessed anytime from anywhere and anytime. The healthcare industry often has to deal with large amounts of data, and the cloud services often help them to manage as well as access health records effectively in order to provide patient care in an effective and efficient manner.
ED volumes are not the prime element of overcrowding, ED overcrowding as a condition in which the identified need for emergency services exceeds available resources in the ED, and this situation happens in hospital EDs when there are more patients coming to the Ed than staffed, treatment beds and waiting times outstrip a reasonable period (Barish, Mcgauly & Arnold, 2012). Mobile health (mHealth) is described as the use of mobile and wireless technologies for many health purposes (Ventola, 2014). Researchers and representatives consider mHealth has the ability to enhance health care delivery and outcomes, offer a platform for customized medicine, and support patients in disease management (Ventola,
The Traditional Bluetooth had given us ability and also quickly connect to peripheral devices but Bluetooth Low Energy with the release the type of peripheral devices that connect have spilled over to medical and sports fields in remarkable ways. Then, we are use the smart phone and also tablet devices to connect the internet, stream audio on the car and also even in home entertainment systems. Extend the number of peripheral devices that connect will need for more efficient ways of doing so.
There has been a plethora of advancements in networking technology over the past decade that have greatly impacted the way people live each day. One advancement in particular would be Bluetooth, which was invented by a group of engineers at a Swedish company named Ericsson in 1988. Bluetooth is used to transfer data over short distances using radio transmissions. The main intent for Bluetooth was to communicate between cell phones, computers, and peripherals. It can be utilized as ad hoc networks, data and voice access points, and cable replacement purposes. Due to the low price Bluetooth is a great technology that can be utilized to make everyday operations easier. Some of the advantages of Bluetooth are wireless headset connectivity and media transfers from mobile devices. Disadvantages of Bluetooth include battery power/poor security and slow data.
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The quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare today is greatly influenced by computer technology & information systems. Healthcare has evolved dramatically over the last 50 years and continues to advance in methods of providing patients with the most current treatments to date. As computer technology advances so will the face of healthcare. The future of computer technology that will affect the future of healthcare in the next 20 years will be nothing but amazing.
Introduction: This is a 21th century, technology is the most important and improved thing of the human life. It makes life easier and faster. Development of faster sophisticated technology we have better and fast life. So all we are connect each other by computer network. There are two different way of network: Wired and wireless. Now day we can found network almost everywhere. Home, business, public place, Airport, Planes, hospitals, school, train everywhere we can found networking. Therefore, almost every sector of the economy that has affected by wired and wireless technology. Wired network and wireless protect both has security, But in general wireless network is less secure than wired networks. For proper security AP (access point) and its antenna should be right position. Also add a wireless access point or use a wireless router we can connect to network wirelessly. AS we using more and more of devices (smart phones, tablet and computers) rely on wireless networking, we have to improve our network security too.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been shown to be increasingly important in the education or training and professional practice of healthcare. This paper discusses the impacts of using ICT in Healthcare and its administration. Health Information technology has availed better access to information, improved communication amongst physicians, clinicians, pharmacists and other healthcare workers facilitating continuing professional development for healthcare professionals, patients and the community as a whole. This paper takes a look at the roles, benefits of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in healthcare services and goes on to outline the ICT proceeds/equipment used in the health sector such as the