Local network and distributed processing issues in the Johns Hopkins Hospital

|August 1, 1986

Summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital is developing a comprehensive clinical information system using modern networking technology for seamless integration of diverse systems. This paper details the technology selection, concepts, protocols, and reliability considerations.

Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Computer Science
Network Engineering

Background:

The Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH) is implementing advanced technologies for a new clinical information system.
Integrating diverse and functionally distinct information systems is a key challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the selection of networking technology for JHH's clinical information system.
To address issues, problems, networking concepts, protocols, and reliability.

Main Methods:

Selection of networking technology at JHH.
Analysis of networking concepts and protocols.
Evaluation of system reliability.

Main Results:

Details on the chosen networking technology for system integration.
Identification of challenges and solutions in network implementation.
Assessment of protocol effectiveness and system dependability.

Conclusions:

Successful implementation of a robust networking strategy is crucial for comprehensive clinical information systems.
Careful consideration of networking concepts, protocols, and reliability ensures system integration and performance.

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