Information Technology - January 2015
Clinicians' use of mobile devices increasing
Twenty-eight percent of all U.S. hospitals reported using smartphones in 2014 compared with 26 percent in 2013
1/29/2015
Survey shows acceptance of video doctor visits growing
Sixty-four percent of patients recently surveyed saying they are would consider a video chat with their doctor instead of an in-person visit
1/28/2015
Case Study: Using Wi-Fi to keep up with changing patient needs
Through access to the Wi-Fi network, patients are able to gain an insight into their own treatment
1/21/2015
New Kaiser hospital features updated technology
New California seismic standards spurred many hospitals to decide whether to replace or retrofit facilities
1/14/2015
The 'Internet of things' can offer solutions or new problems
Healthcare facility professionals will have to keep up with increasing rates of technological change
1/14/2015
Acronyms facility managers should know
Computer-aided design (CAD) is full of acronyms that facility managers should know
1/13/2015
Mobile options for emergency communication
Many healthcare facilities don't take advantage of mobile solutions for emergency management
1/9/2015
Supply chain technology can save time, money
New software and devices can help to keep track of hospital supplies
1/8/2015
New technologies aid hospital design and construction
Tablet, cloud computing boost communication, efficiency
1/5/2015
Technology boosting building efficiency
BIM, other technologies improving building performance
1/2/2015