iPad Creates Challenges for Healthcare IT Executives
BizTechReports, an independent research and reporting agency, found 74% of HIT decision makers feel that consumer-grade tablets present challenges for entering data into healthcare applications.
Posts Tagged ‘Healthcare’
Variety Care Community Health Center Improves Clinical Workflow with the Toughbook T8
Variety Care had previously been using commercial grade tablets that were not specifically designed for the demands of a healthcare environment; these tablets experienced breaks and failures which resulted in clinician downtime. Manager of Information Systems, Carl Flippin wanted to enhance the facility’s workflow with mobile devices that were durable, portable, lightweight, reliable and had wireless capabilities.
Flippin met with DataSource Mobility, a value added IT reseller with an expertise is mobile technology, to discuss the criteria for Variety Care’s next mobile computing solution. After research and evaluation, the Panasonic Toughbook T8 computers proved to be the ultimate solution.
Easily Sanitized Toughbook H1 Health Ideal for Tokai Municipal Hospital
A unique requirement for mobile devices in healthcare environments is their ability to withstand repeated sanitization – for infection control purposes – without damage. If a device isn’t designed with this in mind, the harsh chemicals can adversely impact cases and screens. In 2009, a new virulent form of influenza swept the world, reaching Japan [...]
HITECH Requires a Health Check on Data Protection
We’re pleased to publish this guest blog post written by Steve Hardwick, partner manager, Mobile Armor. Panasonic works with Mobile Armor to provide security solutions for mobile devices. HIPAA legislation has been in place for some time now, however, recent developments from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 are forcing many in [...]
Mobile Durability in the Healthcare Environment
In the healthcare industry durability is as essential as mobility. The customers of Panasonic Toughbook computers at various hospitals and hospices can speak to the significance of implementing a mobile technology solution that is innately sturdy and robust. Shock mounted hard drives, magnesium cases, and spill resistant keyboards are essential to any mobile technology solution [...]
Resellers going above and beyond to equip customers with the right solution
Our many resellers have a laser-sharp focus on vertical markets that require a rugged computing device. Because of this, they often know the right solution a customer needs before the customer does. For example, take DataSource Mobility, a Tennessee-based reseller whose mobility consulting and solution services run across multiple industries such as healthcare, transportation and [...]
Survey Indicates EMRs Are Priority One for Healthcare IT Professionals
You may be surprised to know that eighty-five percent of Healthcare IT professionals are either in the middle of an EHR project or plan to begin execution within the next 18 months. That’s according to a survey by Embarcadero Technologies, a San Francisco-based provider of database tools and developer software. The survey also stated that [...]
Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Reaping the Benefits of Reliable Technology
We are fortunate to hear first-hand stories from our public safety customers outlining how vital reliable technology has become to their jobs. In the case of Castle Rock (CO) Fire and Rescue, a package of reliable hardware and software greatly lessened the burden on its EMTs and paramedics. Check out Castle Rock’s story after the jump, [...]
Toughbook H1 Health Delivers 40 Percent Workflow Improvement
The Hospital Comarcal de Inca employs about 760 medical professionals, and meets the healthcare needs of approximately 114,000 people on the Spanish island of Majorca. In July of 2009, the hospital accessed the ability of mobile healthcare technology to improve clinician workflow and offer access to data at the point-of-care. At the heart of this [...]
Healthcare Tablets: Choosing the Right Solution
The topic of tablet computers in healthcare has received an enormous amount of attention since the introduction of Apple’s iPad and tablets using Windows 7. While demand for mobile devices in the healthcare market is growing, there is still no one perfect solution for healthcare users – and there never will be. Radiologists have different [...]
