As the world of healthcare continues to advance its technology and care protocols, the demand for streamlined communication — not only for nursing staff, but also patients, their families and remote care team members — has only intensified. In fact, a 2022 study in...
As nurses navigate the high-pressure healthcare environment, they are often faced with complex challenges related to staffing shortages, inadequate patient-to-nurse ratios, heavy workloads and burnout. These issues not only impact nurses’ well-being and the quality of...
At first glance, it might seem appropriate to implement standard hospital communication solutions in correctional and behavioral healthcare facilities, as both cater to patients’ medical needs. However, the distinct way these...
In today's healthcare landscape, a sophisticated and dynamic nurse call system is no longer a luxury, but rather a necessity. Seamless communication among nursing teams hinges on it, and so do patient health outcomes and satisfaction rates. An outdated system could...
Delivering exceptional healthcare relies on seamless patient flow. Yet, more than 65% of patients experience a delay while waiting for a medical service. While the need to improve patient flow is clear, many leaders are unsure how to tackle such a broad issue with an...
A testament to West-Com's partnership with Mercy Ships — a nonprofit organization that provides life-saving surgeries to vulnerable populations worldwide via hospital ships — CEO & CTO Paul Langstroth recently visited the site of its newest and most advanced ship,...
Rural health and critical access hospitals play a vital role in our communities and providing access to quality care locally is critical. See how rural America is making sure their residents have an option for care within their home town.
West-Com is excited to formally announce our new partnership with the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design. The NIHD is a professional organization dedicated to linking professionals from all disciplines of healthcare–clinicians, design professionals, and industry...
We couldn’t be more thrilled to share how West-Com is making an impact for another critical access hospital, this time in Louisiana. Jackson Parish Hospital in Jonesboro recently completed an installation of West-Com Nurse Call including Patient CareBoards™...
As health care professionals, the nature of our work has become progressively more complex and demanding. Strategies to reduce preventable medical errors continue to be a looming challenge. Industry leaders are in constant pursuit of solutions that assure patient...
