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4 ways to build a better Healthcare experience

The UK population is expected to increase dramatically over the next 10 years.

The UK population is expected to increase dramatically over the

next 10 years.

Which means healthcare professionals are faced with

a difficult question.

How can hospitals continue to give the highest quality care with resources spread so thin?

We think the answer is clear.

That means bringing technology we already use

every day, into our hospitals.

It’ll make working in healthcarea whole lot smoother.

And it’ll improve the experience of each patient every day.

Here’s how...

Beds, equipment andthe daily back and forth

1

The traditional IT setup in hospitals isn’t always practical or efficient.

It involves a lot of running back and forth.

And a lot of logging in and out of

different systems.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

With Cisco’s mobile devices and

smart network, doctors and nurses can be contacted

on the move.

They can also access vital information anywhere.

With location services, they can even track and allocate

beds and equipment.

Which means staff spend less time waiting for

the things they need.

And more time caring for patients.

Get home and get better

2

Discharging patients can be a bit of a waiting game.

It means coordinating with different

• consultants

It means coordinating with different

• consultants

• specialist transport providers

It means coordinating with different

• consultants

• specialist transport providers

• social workers

It means coordinating with different

• consultants

• specialist transport providers

• social workers

• therapists

It means coordinating with different

• consultants

• specialist transport providers

• social workers

• therapists

• pharmacies

• consultants

• specialist transport providers

• social workers

• therapists

• pharmacies

• carers...

It means coordinating with different

The list goes on.

While that’s happening, healthy patients spend a lot of time

waiting in bed.

But smart collaboration platforms and security optimised wireless

networks can change that.

They allow everyone involved to share information with the

relevant services.

And they give doctors and nurses access to that information when

they need it.

So they can discharge their patients at the right time.

Beds can be freed up much sooner.

And patients can get back to the comfort of their

own homes much quicker.

Log in for a check up

3

It’s not always easy for a patient to make trips back and

forth from hospital.

Particularly if they’re elderly or

they live in a remote area.

But remote consultations and

video conferencing can help.

If a patient needs to see a specialist they can have their

first consultation online.

So they can get the care they need.

Without leaving the comfort of

their own home.

Video conferencing is

also useful when you need the expertise

of more than 1 specialist.

Or when you need a translator.

It’s a smart way for doctors and nurses to share their skills from

anywhere in the country.

No more waiting around

4

Hospital waiting rooms are getting busier than ever.

That’s irritating if you’re a bored visitor.

But it’s worrying if you’re a patient who

needs to be seen.

That’s where Cisco’s smart network and mobile apps come in.

Patients and visitors can finddirections to departments, wards

and even specific beds.

So they don’t all have to wait in the same

crowded room.

And with mobile analytics, hospitals can measure relevant patient data.

Which can be used to keep them running smoothly

for years to come.

Better experiences

for all

Weaving technology into hospitals will transform the healthcare system.

And it will dramatically improvethe experience for patients.

To find out how Cisco can transform your hospital head to

cisco.co.uk/healthcare

#BetterExperiences