Modern communications technology: An essential tool for optimizing hospital operations and improving outcomes
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1Chief Medical Information Officer, Vocera, San Jose, CA, USA.
Abstract:
An ability to rapidly convert data from multiple different sources into actionable information is embodied in a concept called Real-time Health Systems (RTHS). The foundational component of RTHS is a modern Clinical Communication and Collaboration (CC&C) Platform, which translates organizational knowledge into action. Effective communication is the key. A CC&C Platform that can receive data from multiple hospital systems, analyze the data, arbitrate any resulting actions and determine the relative priorities to distribute work to the right person or teams-can lead to improved operational efficiencies and better patient outcomes.
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