Enhanced Patient Experience with In-Room Internet
Reported by Healthcare IT News
The Washington Hospital, a 265-bed hospital in western Pennsylvania, plans to install wireless public Internet service to enhance the patient and guest experience. The not-for-profit, community hospital has signed an agreement with Irving, Texas-based Wayport, Inc., for the technology services.
“We are truly excited about offering our patients and their guests this new service,” said Telford W. Thomas, president and CEO of The Washington Hospital. “Patients and their guests coming to our hospital want to stay connected to family, friends and work at all times. We are delighted that we can help them do so.”
Thomas said hospitals providing guest Internet service must ensure the connection process is fast and simple, yet highly secure. The Washington Hospital will run private side wireless applications and devices and provide guest access on the same Wi-Fi network, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and internal network security.
Wayport will provide 24-hour phone support for anyone who needs assistance connecting to the wireless network while at the hospital, said Kevin McKeand, Wayport‘s vice president and general manager for healthcare.
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