Wireless Networks Enable Safer, More Efficient Healthcare

Motorola's enterprise mobility products are liberating doctors and nurses from desks, paper and PCs, and giving them fast, secure, mobile access to life-saving information – where and when it's needed. With the help of our leading clinical IT partners, Motorola offers end-to-end solutions that let healthcare professionals review patients' medical histories, update patient information, check for drug interactions, and look at lab results and x-rays – all from the point of activity: the bedside, the exam room, the front office, in surgery or on the go. The result is increased productivity and a reduction in errors.

All Motorola Enterprise Mobility products are optimized for mobility, and wireless networks from Motorola are no exception. A Motorola wireless network prioritizes data to provide high quality of service (QoS) and it can support a whole range of both wired and wireless devices. Devices within the wireless infrastructure enable specific applications so valuable to the healthcare environment, such as VoIP and locationing. Layer 3 roaming allows a user to remain connected anywhere on the networked campus. Integrated power optimization features of the Motorola WLAN help extend the battery life of mobile units, and battery life is maximized when used in conjunction with appropriate Motorola mobile units. Mesh-enabled access points allow personnel to access mission-critical information even outside the building, such as in an ambulance bay. Self-configuring and self-healing, they can also be used to set up a temporary network in a makeshift triage situation, if necessary.

Mobility is critical in a healthcare environment, but not at the cost of security. That's why all Motorola wireless networking products provide security per HIPAA standards – data isn't transmitted in the clear. The Motorola wireless intrusion protection system alerts system administrators to security breaches such as attempts to hack into the network, and risks such as rogue networks, as well as providing reports to support HIPAA compliance.