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Medical displays and monitors move forward with momentum
Focusing on resolution quality, remote and mobile workstations, and data collection
by Ebony Smith Photo courtesy: Sony Electronics T
he world continues to watch the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s health and lives. Hospi- tals and healthcare facilities channel their efforts and resources around the clock to patient care for COVID-19-related and other medical conditions.
Particular equipment, like medical
grade displays and monitors, have become a necessity in critical care during this crisis. Manufacturers press forward to make advancements and ensure avail- ability of these devices for clinicians and staff to use in hospital, non-acute care, post-acute care, and remote work envi- ronments.
Resourcefulness and fl exibility In the beginning of COVID-19, LG Busines Solutions saw what was com- ing ahead and planned for the safety of its staff and the demand for its medical monitors, shares Tom Impellizeri, Senior Account Manager.
“We focused on pro- Tom Impellizeri
tecting our workers and maintaining business continuity, especially minimizing supply chain disruptions,” Impellizeri explained. “LG leveraged
its global supply chain and prepared in the early stages of the pandemic with dedicated resources to produce enough medical monitors to prepare for the worst to come. LG understood medical monitors are essential to hospitals on the front lines of the pandemic. So, it was vitally important could fulfi ll orders in a timely manner.”
Some hospitals rearranged workspaces
to accommodate care during the pan- demic, observes Anne Bondulich, Market- ing Manager, Sony Electronics. “Over the past few months, the need for critical care rapidly emerged as OR’s were quickly turned into ICUs,” Bondu- lich described.
Other facilities that shut down are poised to reopen, notes Brian Schlueter, Senior Marketing Manager, FSN Medical Technologies.
“At the height of the pandemic, the focus of medical facilities was COVID- 19-related, and other procedures were given less priority,” Schlueter indicated. “As infection rates trend downward, and facilities equip to contain the virus, elec- tive surgery volume will likely increase, including the demand for new capital equipment and upgrades.”
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Going virtual and remote Workforces, technology, and work set- tings modifi ed to support the safest pos- sible care and service. “Going forward, less contact between staff and patients is a strict requirement to help stop the spread of disease,” Bondulich said. “Facilities are focusing on solutions that can quickly help them adapt now and in future crisis situations. One such solution is the Sony NUCLeUS
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