• July 2008 FEATURE ARTICLES •
Telemedicine/Telehealth
Robotic Assistance Remedy: Case History
The Michigan Stroke Network utilizes remote presence robots to bring needed specialists to stroke patients at remote hospitals.
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By E. Victor Brown, Senior Editor
Asset Tracking and Locating
How Do I Find Thee? Let Me Count the Ways
There’s more than one way to locate things in hospitals. The best choice depends on the need.
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By Adrian Jennings
EDIS
Clean Beds, Less-Crowded: Case History
State-of-the-art bed tracking leads to shorter waits and faster turn-arounds.
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New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Patient Safety
The Bermuda Triangle of Healthcare: Case History
An Illinois healthcare system closes the gaps in patient handoff communication.
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By Robert S. White, M.D., and David M. Hall, M.D.
POC/Mobile Computing
COWs and WOWs, Oh My! Case History
Focusing on the needs of nurses can help hospital IT departments make the best technology decisions and improve care giving at the bedside.
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By Deborah Whittemore and Jodi Moll
From the Editor
The Circle of Non-Reality
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By Michael McBride, Editor-in-Chief
The Healthcare CIO
C. Martin Harris, M.D., MBA
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Thought Leaders
The Evolving Role of the Hospital CIO
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By George Fleming