Advances in information technology within the healthcare industry have made significant contributions to improving medical research, patient diagnosis and surgical procedures.
Through the integration of wireless networks with remote patient monitoring (RPM), electronic medical records (EMR) and telehealth services, we are helping to connect patients with physicians and define the benefits of IT in medicine.
Operating Throughout the Medical Sector
Hospitals
Clinics
Private Surgeries
Cardiac Units
Nursing Homes
Hospitals
Category
New InstallationLocation
NHS Project, ShropshireTimescale
9 MonthsServices
Installation of NHS Wide Area Microwave Network
WG&R were contracted to install, commission and maintain a high-speed private network that supported the use of advanced medical applications, including telemedicine and remote surgery.
Our responsibilities included:-
- Feasibility study
- Obtain planning permission for the deployment of antenna on hospital premises and third party masts
- Apply for Oftel permission to transmit via the UK radio licensing authority
- Installation of ground equipment at transmission sites and IT equipment rooms.
Hospitals
Category
New InstallationLocation
NHS Hospital, Northern IrelandTimescale
8 WeeksServices
Our experience of delivering projects in clinical surroundings allowed us to install the wireless local area network (WLAN), telecom components and electrical supplies required to facilitate the use of remote patient monitoring (RPM) within this challenging healthcare environment.
RPM systems use secure wireless transmission protocols, making it possible to transmit real-time patient data from wearable sensors in various internal locations such as cardiology and ICU units to centralised nurse stations.
With limited access to occupied areas, daily planning meetings were a prerequisite to maintaining the availability of life critical services and preserving the highest standards of hygiene with minimal disruption to the hospitals vulnerable patients, visitors and medical teams.