Mobile Computing Case Studies & White Papers

  1. 4 Reasons Why The Time Isn’t Right — Yet — For Voice Recognition Software On Smartphones In Hospitals 6/25/2015

    Siri, Apple’s personal assistant application, popularized the concept of voice recognition software on smartphones. Voice recognition refers to the capability of a smartphone to understand - and perform - your speech commands.

  2. 5 Best Smartphone Advances For Doctors In The Past 5 Years 6/25/2015

    The iPhone is only seven years old, but it’s tough to remember life without it. In the years since the iPhone’s 2007 release, the smartphone has become ubiquitous. Today, 58 percent of Americans own a smartphone.

  3. The Value Of Communication Coordination Among The Care Team 6/25/2015

    Though patient satisfaction and safety – and, sometimes, lives – depend on it, communication among a medical care team isn’t always coordinated.

  4. Top 8 Best Practices For Secure Messaging 5/28/2015

    There’s a reason text messaging is quickly becoming common in the work- place: It’s quick; it’s to the point; it saves time. But for all the considerable benefits, traditional text messaging has severe security limitations – the sender cannot be assured of the privacy and confidentiality of messages. This risk poses an even greater threat in organizations where regular communications contain confidential or industry-regulated information.

  5. Improved Care And Documentation Through Voice Technology 3/6/2015

    Properly documenting resident care at long- term and other healthcare facilities has become increasingly challenging. The level of documentation required by insurers, federal and state regulators, and accreditation organizations has increased the administrative burden on nurses, clinicians, and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Time spent on these administrative tasks reduces the amount of time available for direct resident care, and results in rushed and often inaccurate documentation of activities of daily living (ADLs) and other data.

  6. How The Internet of Things Is Transforming Business Results 2/25/2015

    The Internet of Things is founded on familiar technologies — like sensors, networking, and cloud computing — but its potential for transformation is incredible.

  7. Hospital Disaster Preparedness: The Basics Aren’t Enough 2/4/2015

    If you are in charge of a healthcare facility, imagine this scenario: Your hospital has been severely damaged by a hurricane, tornado, or even a man-made disaster. Your infrastructure is heavily damaged and your communications are down… What do you do?

  8. Hospital Retires Outdated Forms Of Communication With Secure Texting 2/2/2015

    Memorial Hospital of Gulfport (MHG), located in Gulfport, Mississippi is a multispecialty medical complex, supporting a comprehensive range of health and wellness services. It is one of the most comprehensive healthcare systems in the state with 445-beds, and is comprised of an inpatient rehabilitation unit, a behavioral health facility, satellite outpatient diagnostic and rehabilitation centers. Memorial offers several of the region’s most comprehensive clinical programs, such as emergency medicine, women and children services, orthopedic services, medical rehabilitation, cardiovascular services, neurosciences, oncology and more.

  9. Text Solution Supports Web-Based Messaging, Wi-Fi, And Readability Requirements 2/2/2015

    Albany Gastroenterology Consultants PLLC is a thriving internal medicine practice that provides a broad range of services, including digestive disease management and the provision of specialized care. With 14 full-time physicians, six nurse practitioners, and a full staf of around 70, it serves a busy clientele at both its home office and two hospitals in Albany, NY.

  10. HIPAA-Compliant Text Solution Accessible On Any Device 2/2/2015

    How do you stay on top of your patients when you’re not always there? This is a central challenge to any physician in long term adult care—and one that Bountiful Utah’s South Davis Community Hospital (SDCH) has been meeting since 1977. Along with a large nursing staff, its eight doctors look after roughly 100 patients, providing everything from orthopedic rehabilitation to long term acute care. The facility has won numerous awards for its work, including an American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Silver Award for outstanding performance in healthcare.