In-House Broadcast Network
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Emergency preparedness is a common phrase we hear today that we did not hear very much before 9/11 and Katrina. This not only applies to the readiness of your hospital but also how you communicate with staff and patients as well as guests and out-patients. As with all emergency oriented solutions they only work if they are in place before they are needed.
Most hospitals have multiple waiting rooms, lounges, entry ways and even food service areas. Add to that, the number of nurses' stations, staff lounges and office space and you soon realize that communication with that many people could be impossible.
Today it is possible to create your own
In-House Broadcast Network (also known as Digital Signage) that can be used to communicate with everyone in your building or campus in all of the common gathering areas. Providing daily communication and updates in this manner is a great way to make sure staff, patients and guests are informed and it can be used to promote your facility to visitors. Importantly, this network can be totally separated from your existing patient television system but they can share common information and in some cases common software and equipment.
Everyday communication can include updates on meetings, activities, special events, gift shop and food service hours, visiting hours, profiles on hospital staff and information on new services or hospital features and seasonal health advice as well as up-to-date news and weather. For staff members the In-House Network can be directed to "staff only" locations and provide work schedules, meeting updates, employee announcements, education and training schedules, news and weather and other important information. It can also be used to carry "live" announcements and staff meetings.
If an emergency situation should arise the In-House Network can provide emergency information such as weather alerts, information from Homeland Security, Hospital security, evacuation plans and live updates or announcements from hospital management. Emergency messages can be updated quickly by regular staffers. No need for special training or system knowledge. If they can use a web browser they can update the system.
If you are interested in learning how an In-House Broadcast Network can work for your facility
please give us a call at 800-601-6991. We provide several options for In-House Broadcast Networks that can help take the worry out of planning and managing this type of communication.
