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
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
Code blue workflow: Introduction In critical healthcare scenarios, swift response is the linchpin to saving lives. Enter code blue workflows – a set of protocols that guide healthcare teams in high-stress scenarios. When a patient’s life is at stake due to cardiac arrest, respiratory failures, or other life-threatening conditions, these workflows ensure a rapid, … Continued
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
The pandemic has exacerbated the staff shortage in healthcare, placing a disproportionate burden on the industry, and underscoring the significance of effective resource scheduling. While resource scheduling encompasses the allocation of healthcare staff and physical resources and assets, in this blog, our primary focus will be on healthcare staff. Resource scheduling plays a vital role … Continued
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
The Rising Threat of Cybercrime in Healthcare Of growing concern to both patients and the professionals who facilitate their care is the growing trend of healthcare organizations being preyed upon by cybercriminals. In the United States, recent political dialogue has brought special attention to patients’ privacy rights under HIPAA and the ongoing security of their … Continued
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
Effective communication in nursing is central to providing top-quality patient care. Nurses communicate with patients to understand their health issues, and they provide them with the care and compassion needed for recovery. Accomplishing effective communication with patients directly impacts patient health outcomes, and it has far-fetched implications when carried out ineffectively. As such, effective communication … Continued
The HIMSS 2022 conference, hosted in Orlando, was an enjoyable, insightful experience with sessions that covered many healthcare topics, such as business operations, data and information, care delivery, policy and technology. Education sessions were led by renowned thought leaders who examined challenges and trends in modern healthcare. Here are five takeaways from our HIMSS 2022 … Continued