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Bedford Hospital Gets Remote Access Network

Posted on: Tuesday, 15 August 2006, 15:01 CDT

Scalable Networks is providing up to 1,500 staff at the UK's Bedford Hospital National Health Service trust with remote access network services. The system has been rolled out to trust employees and third-party contractors, including pharmacists and radiologists.

Scalable says that standardizing the communications process and enabling the transfer of critical patient files such as x-rays and scans across hospital departments, will improve patient care and ensure a more efficient service.

The service could be particularly useful for radiologists, who are often contracted out to several hospitals. In order to maximize their time, they need to be able to work around the clock and have immediate access to patient information.

The Netilla remote access service has also made it easier for IT staff to carry out essential maintenance. The speed at which these upgrades or repairs can be carried out is vital to the running of the hospital, particularly for those working in accident & emergency.

The firm says the system is fully scalable and will be able to accommodate an increasing number of users that need access to the hospital's network. Since the deployment of remote connectivity, Bedford is striving for greater inclusion levels across the PCT in order to further strengthen the flow of communication and ensure patients receive 'best fit' treatment, whether from their local GP, or specialist consultant.

Simon Brown, director of Scalable Networks, commented, "remote access has provided Bedford with the immediacy needed to ensure operations run smoothly and the best possible treatment given to patients. Furthermore, the Netilla solution meets all the security requirements NHS bodies must adhere to and therefore continues to ensure maximum patient confidentiality."

Source: Datamonitor

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