Contact-Us heather image

The Importance of Data Security in Connected Healthcare

Data security in healthcare is a matter that needs to be taken seriously for benefit of all patients and caregivers. When a healthcare provider does not have proper safeguards to protect their data, there will be a high risk that data could be stolen and used for illegal purposes. For instance, hackers could use the information to steal a patient’s…

Continue reading

Medical Equipment

The Pros and Cons of Leasing vs Purchasing Medical Equipment

In the constantly changing world of healthcare, medical equipment plays an important role in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patient care. If you’re a healthcare professional or a buyer that’s interested in leasing medical equipment, you might be facing the dilemma of whether you should purchase the equipment outright, or go ahead with leasing it.  For many organizations, leasing…

Continue reading

Rosie Vitals Monitoring

The Role of Portable Vital Signs Monitors in Disaster Response

The role of portable vital sign monitors in disaster response cannot be overstated. In times of crisis – such as natural disasters or mass casualty incidents – the ability to quickly and accurately monitor a patient’s vital signs could mean the difference between life and death.  In particular, portable vital signs monitors have revolutionized how healthcare providers and disaster response…

Continue reading

How Does Telemedicine Work?

Telemedicine is on the rise, which is why skilled nursing facilities and other providers should seriously consider joining the 76% of hospitals in the U.S. already using it. Knowing how telemedicine works will likely become an ever more important component of healthcare in the future. What Is Telemedicine? Telemedicine is simply any means whereby doctors, nurses, specialists, etc. can provide…

Continue reading

What Are Vital Signs and How Are They Measured?

When it comes to caring for your patients, your nurses and staff rely on a number of vital sign measurements. Data on these vital signs should be accurate and up to date. What Are Vital Signs? Vital signs are measurements of basic bodily functions, such as your pulse or rate of breathing (respiration rate). They are essential to monitoring patients’…

Continue reading