High-performing nurse call systems are the backbone of efficient, patient-centered healthcare, enabling seamless communication between patients and caregivers. With a history that spans centuries, these systems have grown from simple handbells to...
High HCAHPS scores are essential for ensuring quality care, and their impact on reimbursement through the Value-Based Purchasing Program should not be ignored. To stay ahead, healthcare leaders are turning to integrated nurse call technology to strengthen patient...
The conversation around the return on investment (ROI) of Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) in healthcare has traditionally appeared elusive, as pinpointing its value is challenging for a few reasons: Many benefits, like enhanced patient safety and satisfaction, are...
Roughly 60% of U.S. hospitals say data analytics are a key contributor for increasing efficiency, resourcefulness, and all-around satisfaction in their care environments. The other 40% are swiftly falling behind when it comes to informed decision-making that not only...
Delivering exceptional healthcare relies on seamless patient flow. Yet, a 2024 Jotform study reports 62.7% of Americans say that sitting in the waiting room is the most time-consuming part of visiting the doctor — and a third of patients start “losing their cool”...
With all the challenges healthcare workers face daily — from burnout and short-staffing to increased disease and drug exposure risks — their own physical safety shouldn’t be among them. Yet, nursing staff is five times more likely to experience violence than...
Real-time location system (RTLS) technology has been an efficiency game-changer across several industries since its inception more than 40 years ago. The first generation was introduced in the form of barcode scanners and RFID tags in the 1980s, which allowed...
West-Com has officially launched a new partnership with Sonitor, a leading ultrasound technology provider that delivers precise, high-definition location tracking within complex indoor environments — including hospitals leveraging our advanced nurse call systems....
Whether it's a patient's call for assistance, a cardiac arrest or power outage, efficient alert systems are more crucial than ever. Let’s explore the indispensable role of the right alert system in safeguarding patient safety, underscoring the reality that timely...
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...
