AV + The Healthcare Industry
Our world is becoming increasingly more connected every day. With a growing number of industries dependent on technology to thrive, it is no surprise that one of the most paramount industries to our society, the healthcare sector, has integrated AV technology almost entirely within their workflow. From doctor-patient video conferencing to education sessions and high-level sound systems, AV solutions connect and aid medical professionals worldwide. In this article, we explore how AV positively impacts the healthcare industry and ultimately improves the patient experience.
Tele-Conferencing
In the medical profession, the answer to daily challenges with a patient’s health is not always clear. It requires problem-solving and collaboration between healthcare providers to determine the best path forward. Using integrated AV technology, such as PTZ cameras and screen-share software, doctors no longer have to be in the same room to conference with their peers and share information. Instead, they can use video conferencing to discuss an issue and review relevant scans remotely - and in real-time.
Additionally, Tele-Conferencing has become increasingly more common in regards to patient interaction. With a growing number of restrictions placed on many hospitals, businesses, and clinics, patients require an alternative way to contact their healthcare provider. When using the right technology, video conferencing solutions allow for precise, efficient communication between healthcare professionals and their patients.
Education + Training Conferencing
The medical industry is constantly evolving and relies on learning to maintain growth. Doctors, nurses, and all other healthcare professionals involved in patient care must regularly attend seminars, lectures, and conferences to keep up with the latest research, developments, and theories. Many medical facilities require large, onsite presentation spaces equipped with the necessary tools to support training and technology. Solutions such as large format displays, podium sound systems, wireless ClickShare and projection technology enable this to happen.
Digital Signage
Digital signage is, without a doubt, becoming the method of choice for many industries to communicate a message. The medical sector is no exception to this trend, and everywhere you look, displays are used to enhance the healthcare experience. When integrated within hospital waiting rooms, digital signage can help ease the anxiety associated with wait times by keeping patients and visitors informed about their queue status. When functioning as a facility directory, visitors can identify their destination quickly and view essential updates as they are released.
Conferencing Voice Lift
A voice lift system amplifies voices in one area of a room just enough so others in the same space can hear them. A solution like this is especially valuable in large training rooms as it allows participants to speak up and ask/answer questions without audio distortion. It supports only the farthest talker and listener’s frequency distance in a room, making it unique from conventional sound reinforcement systems. With the help of ceiling microphones, voice lift delivers clear communication regardless of whether the material is presented through an integrated audio system or via a video conferencing platform.
At Evolution AV, our slogan is, Technology for Functional Spaces, and when considering environments that must always function seamlessly, medical facilities top the list. From the doctor/patient relationship to the tools required to keep up with education, AV plays a vital role in advancing and maintaining the healthcare experience.