Wi-fi enabled healthcare /

Focusing on its recent proliferation in hospital systems, Wi-Fi Enabled Healthcare explains how Wi-Fi is transforming clinical work flows and infusing new life into the types of mobile devices being implemented in hospitals. Drawing on first-hand experiences from one of the largest healthcare system...

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Main Authors: Youssef, Ali (Author), McDonald, Douglas, II (Author), Linton, Jon (Author), Zemke, Bob (Author), Earle, Aaron E. (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, [2014]
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Summary:Focusing on its recent proliferation in hospital systems, Wi-Fi Enabled Healthcare explains how Wi-Fi is transforming clinical work flows and infusing new life into the types of mobile devices being implemented in hospitals. Drawing on first-hand experiences from one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States, it covers the key areas associated with wireless network design, security, and support. Reporting on cutting-edge developments and emerging standards in Wi-Fi technologies, the book explores security implications for each device type. It covers real-time location services and emerging trends in cloud-based wireless architecture. It also outlines several options and design consideration for employee wireless coverage, voice over wireless (including smart phones), mobile medical devices, and wireless guest services.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 282 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781466560413
146656041X