Slideshow: Four hospitals that use iPads or iPhones

April 21, 2011

03:00 PM

iPad and iPhone Use in Hospitals

This slideshow features four hospitals that use either iPads or iPhones for clinical and administrative purposes. Click on the images to enlarge.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

There are approximately 1,600 iPhones and 300 iPads in use at Beth Israel Deaconess. They operate both clinical and administrative applications. Individual physicians and staff purchased the devices and BIDMC provides access to various applications and enforces security policies.

Children’s Hospital Central California

Children’s Hospital Central California is a not-for-profit, 340-bed facility. The hospital plans to implement VMWare View for the iPad to enable physicians to access patient records anywhere in the building. The iPad will also assist with CPOE, and allow physicians to consolidate information.

Kaweah Delta Health Care District

Visalia, Calif.-based Kaweah Delta Health Care District is comprised of four campuses, including the largest acute care hospital in Tulare County. Physicians and staff at Kaweah Health Care District use the iPad for viewing X-ray images, examining patient records and accessing their desktops. The iPad’s extensive battery life and portability are plus points.

UC Davis Medical Center

UC Davis Medical Center is a 645-bed acute care teaching hospital. Some physicians at UC Davis Medical Center like the iPad for its lightweight, portable qualities. Its easy-to-use features enable physicians to integrate the technology in the care of patients.