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Advanced Emergency Network Advanced Emergency Network Capabilities & Communications Capabilities & Communications SolutionsSolutions
Advanced Emergency Network Advanced Emergency Network Capabilities & Communications Capabilities & Communications SolutionsSolutions
Presentation to The Joint Advisory Committee on Communications Presentation to The Joint Advisory Committee on Communications Capabilities of Emergency Medical and Public Health Care FacilitiesCapabilities of Emergency Medical and Public Health Care Facilities
James A. Turner, Vice PresidentIT Strategy, Communication, and Business Development
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AgendaAgenda
Challenges facing emergency healthcare today
Vision for the future
Conceptualizing an integrated healthcare network
Practical applications of technology to healthcare
Closing comments
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Current systems and solutions are not sufficient for a well-connected emergency care system
Increased need for real-time information between patients, responders, and care centers
Health IT lags other industries who have leveraged IT to transform themselves
Expand electronic patient information – estimate that 90% of current patient information is paper based
Ensure patients are transported to the right facilities, at the right time, for the right care
Challenges of Today’s Emergency Care SystemChallenges of Today’s Emergency Care System
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Today’s Emergency Care System Provides Opportunities for EvolutionToday’s Emergency Care System Provides Opportunities for Evolution
Current State
Highly fragmented, information not always available when needed
Emergency care givers lack effective inter-operative communication systems
Ineffective communication systems can lead to a non-collaborative culture
Inefficient coordination can result in medical complications and extended hospital stay
Increasing use of Emergency Rooms for primary care
Ill-prepared to handle a major disaster
Future State
Direct communication between first responders, biometry monitoring devices, and medical personnel
“Always on” networks provide faster speed, more capacity, fixed and mobile capability, and seamless access to patient information
Greater access to medical information enhances rural and remote emergency healthcare— Broadband penetration
should reach 70%+ of all US Households by 2011
— Vast majority of population has access to mobile technology
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Why Now?Why Now?
Current convergence of network technologies and device - software - user interface improvements
Culture of information consumption
Consumers demand more from the healthcare sector
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Technology Enablers of the Healthcare NetworkTechnology Enablers of the Healthcare Network
Internet 2.0 is fostering high-bandwidth multimedia data
IPv6 implementation allows wide-scale direct device addressability
Health Information Exchanges bridging systems and solutions
Smart Help – location and event based services
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Architecting the Healthcare NetworkArchitecting the Healthcare Network
Graphical User Interface
Smart Applications
Connected Devices
Network Platform
Innovative convergence for future healthcare
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Every Device on the NetworkEvery Device on the Network
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Practical Application of Every Device on the NetworkPractical Application of Every Device on the Network
Accident occurs Good Samaritan alerts emergency response team
Pre-informed team responds
From ambulance, first responderstransmit patient data to hospital
Specialists assemble
Due to better coordination and quicker response, patient avoids
long-term injuryHospital stay is reduced
Facilitates access to patient information
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Closing CommentsClosing Comments
Healthcare sector can leverage the strengths of the communications industry
Technologies being deployed today can provide emergency care specific solutions and connectivity
Innovations in the emergency healthcare system must be connected to the broader healthcare solution
Next generation networks with ultra high bandwidth access will enable media-rich data exchange
It is about saving lives and improving outcomes
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