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Brigham and Women's Hospital plans large MUMPS-based PC network
Computers in Healthcare
|May 9, 1990
Summary
Brigham and Women's Hospital successfully deployed a 4,000-PC network using MUMPS-based systems. This implementation demonstrates a viable, customizable solution for widespread adoption in healthcare IT.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Information Technology
- Computer Networking
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- Implementing large-scale computer networks in hospitals presents significant challenges.
- Many IT professionals believe MUMPS-based systems are not suitable for modern network infrastructures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the successful implementation of a large-scale MUMPS-based PC network.
- To showcase a cost-effective and adaptable network solution for healthcare facilities.
Main Methods:
- Deployment of a 4,000-PC network utilizing MUMPS-based architecture.
- Leveraging standard, off-the-shelf hardware and software components.
- Minimizing the need for system customization.
Main Results:
- Successful operation of a 4,000-node MUMPS-based PC network.
- Demonstration of a network requiring no customization.
- Establishment of a functional prototype for national replication.
Conclusions:
- Large-scale MUMPS-based PC networks are feasible in hospital settings.
- Standard hardware and software can be effectively utilized in healthcare IT.
- The implemented network serves as a successful model for future healthcare IT infrastructure.