Clinical smartphones integrate multiple technologies that are relevant to patient care and provide a new way to deliver improved quality of care more efficiently, safely and cost-effectively. Because device integration standardizes and streamlines workflows, it allows for real-time communication,...

1 in 4 nurses report being physically assaulted on the job. However, the actual number is likely far greater, as many incidents go unreported. In a survey of 8,780 nurses from over 200 hospitals, 70% of nurses indicated that they did not report a violent incident they had faced.

Over the past decade, U.S. healthcare organizations have invested over $30 billion in technology to meet HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act) and other key government mandates. More recently, healthcare leaders have faced a new era of challenges stemming from...

The strain on healthcare workers and systems has forced hospitals to quickly adapt and expand their capabilities. With the increase in patient loads and some hospitals nearing capacity, healthcare facilities need to find effective ways to move patients from admission to testing to isolation...

Studies show that 50% of the workforce (or 1.7 billion workers) depend on mobile technology to do their jobs. Enterprise mobility can contribute in big ways to your organization’s success, from enhancing customer care to fueling productivity. However, getting the most value from your solution...

With a focus on patient-centered care, healthcare providers are searching for solutions that can improve patient outcomes, especially now as hospitals navigate increasing demands and strain. Clinical mobility solutions–including purpose-built smartphones–help improve communication among care team...

With disinfection and proper sanitation being at the forefront of most healthcare facilities’ minds, SMG3 is taking the time to assist caregivers on how to prevent germ spread through their mobile devices. In the healthcare sector, mobile devices are used to call nurses, access patient health...

Infection and pathogens aren’t the only safety concerns healthcare teams face today. Instances of patient violence, verbal abuse, accidents, and injuries also pose a threat to caregivers, and as hospitals operate with more straining demands, stress levels are only set to increase. According to a...