According to Alcatel-Lucent, the new network, to be installed by its business partner Khipu Networks, will be used in association with printed patient wristbands to ensure patient safety by automating blood donation tracking and ultimately streamlining the process of dispensing drugs.
The new network also claims to improve bedside care by improving knowledge sharing among the clinical staff with secure access to patient records and hospital resources.
Bob Down, IT manager at Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said: With the new network, our clinical staff can instantly confirm that the right patient is receiving the right blood and the right medication, and these checks can be undertaken anywhere in the hospital – at the bedside, in theatre or on the wards.
We can cut down on the paperwork while improving the safety of the services we offer. This is great for both our staff and our patients.
