For a modern health care system, fast and seamless network connectivity is crucial for providing the very best care for patients. Large hospital systems with multiple buildings often have trouble maintaining a consistently strong Wi-Fi signal throughout the property, but wireless mesh networks provide a way to expand network coverage and connection. Here are a few reasons to switch to a mesh network.

Why Health Systems Should Use Wireless Mesh Networks

1. Improve Coverage and Support

A wireless mesh network functions by splitting the network connection into multiple nodes that cooperate and “communicate” with one another to deliver a broader range of coverage. Just how far could the Wi-Fi signal reach? Wireless mesh networks have been used to connect campus grounds, business parks, and even entire cities. 

Adding wireless mesh nodes to areas with poor connections to improve the signal is also a clear benefit for a health care system, where the need for Wi-Fi extends from the top floor to the parking lot. Wireless mesh networks support the high demand and reliable coverage necessary for an efficient health care facility. 

2. Provide Real-Time Data

Hospitals are fast-paced environments where data is collected quickly and documentation must be accurate. When nurses, clinicians, doctors, and other providers need to view and record information for individual patients, a wireless mesh network allows them to access it immediately, no matter where they are on the property. This is especially valuable if patients need tests or procedures done on a different floor or are transferred to another department. 

Remote wireless monitoring also allows for the continuous and accurate recording of patients’ vital signs. This data is delivered to the hospital’s medical records in real time.

3. Cut Costs

Having a wireless mesh network eliminates the need for complex fiber optics and wire installations between buildings and underground, so the upfront costs are lower. It will also be much easier to use handheld devices like tablets and laptops, which save time when providers must take notes or record important information. Desktop computers and carts are generally more expensive to purchase and maintain.

When your hospital is ready to take advantage of wireless mesh network technology, turn to Provision Networks. For over 20 years, this team has provided hospitals across North America with custom Wi-Fi solutions tailored to meet their needs. Their expert engineers will help you design a reliable wireless network for optimal connectivity and efficiency in your health care system. To learn more about their wireless services, call (602) 682-4820 or visit their website.