Globally, hospital employees work continuously to provide the best care, but they don’t have to do it alone. Operational technology providers assist clinical staff in modernizing hospital workflows. Technology is the future of patient care, and modern innovations can help facilities keep up with constant pressures.
Regulatory
In Norway, blood products are required to reach wards within 15 minutes. Time-based policies allow hospitals to surpass regulatory expectations so staff can focus solely on patients.
Physical
The combination of high workloads, the perception of unfair wages, and limited time for appropriate care contributes to staff burnout. To mitigate these effects, hospitals should implement infrastructure to directly assist nurses.
IT Security
In 2024, 67% of surveyed worldwide healthcare organizations were affected by ransomware. More specifically, in Europe, 42% of all ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector targeted hospitals. Updated on-premises cybersecurity infrastructure will protect facilities.
Financial
According to a 2024 study, “hospitals in many European countries are continually facing financial deficits and/or insolvency problems.” By budgeting for superior, efficiency-boosting technology, hospitals can keep pace.
Virtual
High-touch hospital surfaces harbor 60 different kinds of bacteria and 18 human pathogens. By installing touchless technology like the pneumatic tube system, hospitals can transport materials quickly and without the risk of spreading bacteria.
Source: Swisslog