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Surprising truth about hand hygiene during COVID-19

by October 13, 2020 Comments (0)

Proper hand hygiene has never been discussed more than it is today. Hospitals are working harder than ever to keep patients safe, even while their providers jeopardize their own health. One might expect that raised awareness due to the pandemic would lead to improvements in hand hygiene. In this guest post, Chris Hermann, MD, PhD, […] [MORE]

Using Internet of Things data to reduce fall risk

by January 21, 2020 Comments (0)

While falls are common in hospitals, they don’t have to be and they shouldn’t be. Reason: They’re preventable. In this guest post, Chris Herman, MD, PhD, MS, BS, founder and CEO of Clean Hands-Safe Hands, explains why patients fall and what the Internet of Things (IoT) can do to help prevent falls.

Embracing IoT and cloud: It’s all about visibility and planning

by September 26, 2017 Comments (0)

Healthcare is one of society’s most vital industries, yet many healthcare organizations are struggling to keep up with technological innovations, namely the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing. In this guest post, Ofer Amitai, CEO and co-founder of a company that delivers network access control, visibility, management and policy compliance to ensure networks run […] [MORE]

How to get the most out of IoT in your hospital

by June 27, 2017 Comments (0)

Over the next decade, hospitals will continue increasing their adoption of IoT devices, and see more coming through the doors. It’ll be crucial for IT leaders to identify technology solutions that enable scalable technology infrastructure, risk mitigation and management, and effective ways to draw insights from collected data. In this guest post, Soumya Das, CMO […] [MORE]

How IoT technology will impact hospitals down the line

by October 28, 2016 Comments (0)

Hospitals are uniquely positioned to take advantage of new developments brought on by the Internet of Things (IoT). As medical devices become more sophisticated, with the ability to transmit information to each other, the IoT will become an important aspect of delivering high-quality patient care. 

FBI gives 5 ways to protect IoT devices from hackers

by September 16, 2015 Comments (0)

Before using Internet-connected devices on a regular basis, hospital leaders need to ask themselves if the benefits are worth the risk to patients’ data. 

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