The OnPage team is thrilled to announce that we will be attending HIMSS24! As we prepare for the conference, we find ourselves getting more and more excited to go…and no, not just because we get to escape the cold up here in Boston for a few days. But because we get to connect with a … Continued
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The Pager Predicament Recently, I stumbled upon an eye-opening NPR podcast that delved into the lingering use of pagers in healthcare—a seemingly outdated technology that continues to drive communication in hospitals. As I listened through the debate around its persistence, discussing challenges and unexpected benefits, it prompted reflections on facilitating a seamless shift to secure … Continued
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Introduction In the healthcare realm, the need for communication platforms that meet HIPAA standards is undeniable. Enter Slack, a popular collaboration platform armed with robust security features. However, the real game-changer emerges through the integration with OnPage. This isn’t just an upgrade in collaboration; it’s a transformative shift in critical communication within healthcare—a field where … Continued
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Automation as the foundation for optimizing care delivery In a world where efficiency and precision are the cornerstones of progress, automation has become the unsung hero across diverse industries. From manufacturing floors to customer service, its transformative power has reshaped the way we work and deliver services. Within the healthcare sector, automation has left no … Continued
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What is HCAHPS? In the realm of hospitals and healthcare organizations, the term “HCAHPS survey” is a recurrent presence: Hospital Administrator A: “The latest HCAHPS survey results just came out, and patients seem satisfied with…” Hospital Administrator B: “Some of our past patients participated in the HCAHPS survey, but they expressed disappointment with…” You might … Continued
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Best Practices for Hospital Discharge Processes Establishing an effective hospital discharge process is a crucial part of a patient’s stay and can significantly impact the success of their recovery. Patients, families, and subsequent care providers require a detailed education on continued treatment, aftercare processes, and required medications, to avoid any complications that may surface during … Continued
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For patients and family members of patients waiting for organ transplantation, time is of the essence. Lives hang in the balance, waiting for that life-changing call announcing a matched donor organ. For organ transplant recipients, the waiting game is often a test of patience and resilience. However, with the advent of modern technology, a solution … Continued
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Advancements in Real-Time Health System Technologies, 2023 The OnPage team is pleased to inform you that we’ve been acknowledged in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Real-Time Health System Technologies, 2023 report, as a Sample Vendor in the Clinical Communication and Collaboration category. As per the Gartner report, “This Hype Cycle includes technologies pivotal to the … Continued
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Do you remember the classic board game where you have to go back and forth with your opponent deducing which characters on the board you’ve each selected? It’s still played by children today, and unfortunately by healthcare teams as well. Every day, healthcare teams are forced to play a game of “Guess Who?” is on-call … Continued
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The adoption of electronic health record (EHR) systems has seen tremendous growth across geographies, especially in the US. According to American Hospital Association data shared by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, over 93% of American hospitals are enabled by some form of EHR in their organization. Implementing an EHR system … Continued
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