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Mobility Matters: Achieving Instant Access at the Point of Care


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NE of the most exciting developments in healthcare today is the ability to


provide timely, accurate information when and where physicians, staff, and patients need it. Very few aspects of healthcare IT improve patient care more than instant access to diagnostic information. Being able to see charts, patient records, digital images, test results, and lab work immediately facilitates faster, more precise treatment. In this issue of Connection, we address the challenges of accessing data quickly and securely from a variety of locations— including the point of care—and offer solutions to help you improve patient care and reduce costs. Mobility is a key driver in the


push towards anytime, anywhere access. Smartphones and tablets are becoming more powerful every day, enabling greater communication, patient education, and staff productivity. Many organizations are using mobile devices as an extension of EMR or CPOE systems, significantly improving clinical workflow efficiency. While the benefits of implementing a mobility solution are clear, there are many challenges to address, including increased security concerns and network availability. In order to take full advantage


of mobile solutions, you need a network that can stand up to the high demands of healthcare environments. As more and more sophisticated, computerized medical gear finds its way into hospitals and doctors’ offices, network availability and security take on even greater importance. Both wired and wireless networks need to be designed


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for the high-availability needs of healthcare, but the increasing number of mobile devices on the network places a special emphasis on wireless security. Addressing HIPAA privacy compliance and protecting confidential data are crucial tasks for today’s IT administrators. Virtualization also plays an increasingly important role in many areas of healthcare, from servers and storage to the desktop. It delivers instant flexibility, scalability, and IT agility, reducing costs and increasing performance. Virtualization is an effective tool to ensure secure mobility due to its ability to keep confidential data in the data center. From bedside medication verification to advanced barcoding technologies, the virtual point of care will play a vital role in healthcare’s future. Early adopters of virtualization technology will not only enjoy today’s efficiency benefits, they’ll also be well- positioned to take advantage of tomorrow’s opportunities as well. Read on to learn more about mobility, networking, and virtualization, as well as other products and services that can support your healthcare initiatives. HealthConnection is here to ensure rapid, secure, and reliable access to your data when and where you need it. We can assess your situation and help you create a strategy to take the point of care everywhere. Call us to get started today.


Jennifer Ramstrom, Director of Healthcare


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