Introduction: The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference serves as a beacon for the healthcare industry, showcasing the latest innovations and trends that shape the future of healthcare. In 2024, HIMSS once again brought together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of technology in healthcare. In this blog, … Continued
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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I stumbled upon an eye-opening NPR podcast that delved into the lingering use of pagers in healthcare—a seemingly outdated technology that continues to drive communication in hospitals.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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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 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
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