When WiFi fails in the healthcare setting, the quality of patient care can be compromised. Hospitals can avoid wireless network failures if they’re aware of their most common causes.
Every hospital has a multitude of devices trying to access its network at any given point in time, including tablets, medical devices, and patients’ smartphones. All of these devices put stress on a healthcare organization’s WLAN, making it important that hospitals’ WiFi networks are reliable and equipped to handle the demand.
If your hospital’s network is slow or ineffective, it may be time to consider a new network. Consider these three factors when assessing your existing wireless network or looking to implement a new one:
- What is each device on your network doing? Are your patients streaming Netflix in the waiting room? Do your doctors uploading medical records from their tablets? Supplement bandwidth where needed and limit access where possible to optimize your network’s performance.
- Is every device secure? More users and devices accessing your WLAN means increased security concerns. That’s why it’s crucial to ensure that your network is secured against unauthorized users. Making a distinction between the central network and guest network can help limit security risks.
- Does your network need a maintenance upgrade? Old equipment, poor wireless design, or insufficient wireless access points can all be sources of WiFi connectivity issues. If your network is performing poorly, it may be time for an upgrade.
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